Other sites of interest for Urban Design.

• Councilnet, the sustainability network for Australian local government.

• RUDI - Resource for Urban Design Information, a UK based service.

• From the Geography Department at the University of Bochum in Germany, you can download a three-dimensional numerical model, ENVI-met, which simulates micro-climates in urban areas. It's a useful planning tool which is easy to use and free.

• The Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory's heat island study group site gives information about heat island development and impacts, plus practical tips aimed at reducing heat island intensity.

• Urban Ecology is a San Fransisco based organisation aimed at "rebuilding our cities in balance with nature".

• PIA, the Planning Institute of Australia.

• Urban Ecology Australia is an Adelaide based organisation with the same aims as the above.

• RAPI, The Royal Australian Planning Institute aims to encourage development in the best interests of the Australian community.

• The City of Port Phillip (covering the inner southern suburbs of Melbourne) has an Eco-Centre page showing the many benefits of establishing rooftop gardens in densely built-up areas.

• The University of Indiana hosts an Urban Climate Email List for scientists and academics.

• RESOURCES FOR ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING has an extensive collection of links on these topics.