Architecture

Toledo: Welcome To The Dark Ages Of Planning

A columnist for the Toleda Blade is dismayed to discover the sorry state of planning in Toledo.

November 6, 2002 - Toldeo Blade

Focus On Quality, Not Height

The threat to communities is not tall buildings, but bad design, argues John King in response to a proposed height-limit measure in Berkeley, CA.

November 1, 2002 - The San Francisco Chronicle

NYC's Public Toilets Plan Criticized

Critics disagree with a plan to coordinate street furniture and install public toilets in New York.

October 31, 2002 - The New York Times

The Three Types Of New Urbanism

Douglas Kelbaugh discusses the three schools of urbanism: New Urbanism, Everyday Urbanism and Post Urbanism.

October 31, 2002 - Fathom

Are Architects To Blame For Society's Ills?

In advance of the UK Urban Summit BBC News looks at key areas that have been identified where good design can contribute to the improvement of society as a whole.

October 31, 2002 - BBC News

Chicago's Soldier Field Now An Abomination

Following a $632 million renovation of Soldier Field, the city's architecture critic says that it must be removed list of the nation's historic landmarks.

October 31, 2002 - The Chicago Tribune

Philadelphia Waterfront Revival

Big plans underway (again) for Philadelphia's Delaware River waterfront.

October 31, 2002 - ArchNewsNow.com

Re-dignifying Parking Garages

Long gone are the grand arched train stations welcoming you to a new city. Today, the universal entrance into our urban cities is a claustrophobic parking garage.

October 28, 2002 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Chicago: No Place To Smell The Roses

Chicago's beautification has lacked the provision of places to sit.

October 27, 2002 - The Chicago Tribune

Safety By Design

Designing safe neighborhoods using "traffic calming" and "eyes on the street" approach.

October 27, 2002 - The Chicago Tribune

Five Ideas For Waterfront Revitalization

Experts critique a water revitalization plan for Toronto and suggest five "fundamental" ideas.

October 25, 2002 - The Globe and Mail

New Designs For 'Peace Bridge'

Could Swiss bridge designer Christian Menn's proposal for a striking two-tower bridge help resolve the Peace Bridge controversy in Buffalo, N.Y.?

October 25, 2002 - The Buffalo News

Architect Susanka's Not-So-Big House Lifestyle

Fast Company names architect Sarah Susanka as a 'Fast 50 Trendsetter' for her 'Not-So-Big House' design.

October 24, 2002 - Fast Company

Say 'No' To Sidewalk Ads

Nike and ABC paste large plastic "street decals" on public sidewalk.

October 24, 2002 - The New York Times

MIT's New Dorm: An Architectural Experiment

Like all experiments, some elements of the architectural vision work, and others don't. But this new MIT dorm clearly makes a statement.

October 22, 2002 - The Boston Globe

Images Of Finalists For Pentagon Memorial

Six finalists have been selected in the competition for a memorial to the 184 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon.

October 22, 2002 - ArchNewsNow.com

Calatrava

Santiago Calatrava's addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum receives rave reviews.

October 18, 2002 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

New Urbanism: A Fake Urban Atmosphere?

A project inspired by New Urbanism comes to life but some say it is not a true urban community.

October 18, 2002 - The Charlotte Observer

Misplaced Generosity Could Disfigure A Gathering Place

After turning down an under-used, deteriorating park for a $5 million makeover, the Salt Lake Olympics Committee (SLOC) has set its sights on making unwelcome changes to Gallivan Center.

October 18, 2002 - The Salt Lake Tribune

'Blinking Eye' Wins Prestigious Award

The Gateshead Millennium Bridge in the U.K. has won the RIBA Stirling Prize.

October 16, 2002 - BBC News

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