Architecture

The Benefits Of Green Roofs

Vegetated roofs can help reduce energy consumption, reduce ambient air temperature, and purify the air incities.

December 14, 2002 - MetropolisMag.com

Lower Manhattan's $11 Billion Plan Unveiled

New York Mayor loomberg outlined his plan for transforming the World Trade Center site at an estimated cost of $11 billion.

December 13, 2002 - CNN

Not Your Father's Car Dealer

In Tampa, Florida, classy cars take center stage in a traffic-stopping showroom.

December 12, 2002 - ArchNewsNow.com

Celebrating Gaudi

Barcelona celebrates the unusual and daring architecture of Antoni Gaudi.

December 12, 2002 - The New York Times

Marketing The New Urbanism

The Town Paper profiles Peter Katz and his efforts to build and market new urbanist communities.

December 10, 2002 - The Town Paper

Could MIT's Smart House Replace Architects?

Can a prefab smart house developed by MIT transform architecture? Could it replace architects?

December 6, 2002 - MetropolisMag.com

Toronto's Waterfront Revitalization: Communication Failures

It makes for an ugly collision of values and communication failures dominate the debate over Toronto's waterfront revitalization plan.

December 6, 2002 - The Toronto Star

Shaping Harlem's Future

African-American architects, planners, and developers seek a more prominent role in shaping Harlem's future.

December 5, 2002 - MetropolisMag.com

Innovative Architecture For Federal Buildings

An interview with Edward J. Feiner, the chief architect for the General Services Administration. He oversees the design of more real estate than any private company in the nation.

December 5, 2002 - The Washington Post

Manhattan Downtown Rebuilding Needs A Schedule

An ambitious schedule to rebuild at the World Trade Center site is just what is needed to revive downtown Manhattan.

December 4, 2002 - The New York Times

Expert Criticizes Proposed High-density Development

A nationally known planner offers his insights, pro bono, to a community group on a proposed high-density housing development in Akron, Ohio.

December 3, 2002 - Akron Beacon Journal

Has Architecture Become Hollow?

At one time architects believed that they were shaping the cities of tomorrow. That vision is now largely gone. Have architects now given up on work with a social impact?

December 3, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

Downtown Housing Brings Vitality To Pasadena

By encouraging housing in its urban core, Pasadena, CA, is bringing in new residents and vitality.

December 3, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

Where In L.A. Will The New Police Chief Live?

If L.A's trendy Los Feliz neighborhood is safe enough for the police chief...

December 2, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

Office Checkpoints

How have office building design and security measures been affected by the events of 9/11?

December 1, 2002 - Urban Land Magazine

How To Teach Sustainable Design

Are educators prepared to teach students about sustainable design?

December 1, 2002 - MetropolisMag.com

Unsprawl Case Study: Rosemary Beach, Florida

The 107-acre Rosemary Beach's urban design, allows the community to remain lively in color while still an integral part of the town fabric itself.

December 1, 2002 - Terrain

Cesar Pelli Designs Sustainable Tower

Cesar Pelli's design for 20 River Terrace in New York may set a new standard for green architecture.

November 29, 2002 - MetropolisMag.com

Working With GSA In Your Community

An Update on U.S General Services Administration's Urban Development/Good Neighbor Initiatives Nationwide.

November 27, 2002 - U.S. General Services Administration

Keeping The 'Mixed' In Mixed Income

What does it take to keep mixed-income housing truly mixed?

November 26, 2002 - Chicago Sun-Times

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.