Associations

Grice's Implicature and Literary Interpretation Grice's Implicature and Literary Interpretation- A 1978 essay by Michael Hancher. An introductory essay aimed at a literary audience. Sustainable City Sustainable City- A non-profit organization dedicated to achieving a sustainable future for San Francisco. Urban Design Research Institute Urban Design Research Institute- An independent organization dedicated to the protection of the built environment and improving urban communities through research projects, public… Urban Ecology Urban Ecology- An organization dedicated to building ecologically and socially healthy cities. Sustainable Communities Network Sustainable Communities Network- Connects citizens with resources to implement innovative processes and programs to restore the economic, environmental, and social health and vita… San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR) San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR)- Promotes good planning and government through research, analysis, public education, and advocacy. Project for Public Spaces Project for Public Spaces- Nonprofit technical assistance, research, and educational organization whose mission is to create and sustain public places that build communities. Metropolis Metropolis- An international association of global cities working towards developing solutions to issues affecting large cities such as urban planning and development, the economy… Local Government Commission Local Government Commission- A nonprofit organization working to build livable communities. Covers topics including community design, economic development, sustainable energy sour… International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism (INTBAU) International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism (INTBAU)- Worldwide organization supporting traditional architecture, urbanism, and crafts through educatio… International Making Cities Livable International Making Cities Livable- Promotes the creation and restoration of compact, walkable, safe, mixed-use cities, towns, and neighborhoods through a continuing series of co… Congress for the New Urbanism Congress for the New Urbanism- CNU is a non-profit organization that works with multi-disciplinary professionals to promote walkable, neighborhood-based development as an alternat… CityNet CityNet- An Asia-Pacific regional network of local authorities, with an agenda emphasizing urban development. Citistates Group Citistates Group- Network of journalists, speakers and advisers committed to competitive, equitable, and sustainable 21st century metropolitan regions. California Planning Roundtable California Planning Roundtable- A group of experienced public and private sector planners. Works on publications, presentations, and a scholarship. Urban Design Group Urban Design Group- Provides a forum for architectural, design, and urban planning firms to address urban design issues. Includes information on members and industry news. Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies- Organization fostering planning principles that will enhance the State's quality of life, through a combination of enviro… Michigan Land Use Institute Michigan Land Use Institute- A movement to halt sprawl and improve the economy, environment, and quality of life. Home to the Elm Street Writers Group. Bruner Foundation Bruner Foundation- Provides annual award for urban excellence and forums for the discussion of issues related to urban architecture, planning, and revitalization. GreenCityBlueLake Institute GreenCityBlueLake Institute- A nonprofit organization that promotes ecological design, smart growth, and transportation choices in northeastern Ohio. Urban Land Institute Urban Land Institute- Nonprofit education and research institute with focus on the use of land in order to enhance the total environment. Information on urban planning, growth, an… National League of Cities National League of Cities- Non-profit association of cities and state municipals leagues. Provides municipal association legislative priorities, conference information, program ba… National Association of Regional Councils National Association of Regional Councils- Coordinates the work of councils facilitating inter-government planning in the United States. Links to transportation, environment, publ… Historic Towns Forum Historic Towns Forum- Offers support and guidance on conservation area management, traffic and visitor management, urban regeneration and design, and other planning issues. Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington- Providing city and county profiles and codes, articles on a wide range of subjects affecting municipalities, a database of stat… Ritzer, George Ritzer, George- Features CV, resources, works in progress, links, events and contact information. Located at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD, U.S.A. Xavier Gimeno Torrent Xavier Gimeno Torrent- Features bilingual blog (Catalan and English), lists of papers and books and contact details. Sharon Koppman Sharon Koppman- Features doctoral candidate with information about dissertation, research and teaching. Located at the University of Arizona, USA. Martell, Luke Martell, Luke- Contains research areas, teaching experience, publications list and links and contact information. Located at the University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom. Krapivensky, Anatoly S. Krapivensky, Anatoly S.- Spheres of scientific interest include informational security and the sociology of communications. Includes details of publications.