This site is an example of an ongoing research project that is being conducted at one specific academic institution. It takes a little digging through the site to find out precisely what sort of research is being done, but their growing database of urban watershed projects and their diagram about "the many components and interdisciplinary nature" of urban ecology are quite helpful.

This is an example of an academic institution affiliated with geographically-specific urban ecology projects. (Watershed and community gardens, in this case.) This website actually links users to two versions of the same information, as the project has been based at both Penn and MIT over the course of its existence. I actually found the older Penn website more helpful in illustrating the different physical projects that make up the overall research project; it also makes the origins and history of the entire endeavor clear whereas the MIT site never entirely addresses its affiliation with the project.

CENTER FOR URBAN AND REGIONAL POLICY

This is an example of an educational site tied to a policy school. The emphasis is on regulations and research tied to Urban Policy as a whole. While there are several overlaps with Urban Ecology, one must dig deeper into the site to find specific information. The list of "Research Links" to various organizations, institutions and journals is a highlight. The site strikes a good balance between a regional and a national focus.

CENTER FOR BROWNFIELDS INITIATIVES