North America

A Better World Through Architecture

Architect Wes Jones argues that architecture is "an argument for a better world". But the general public doesn't understand how. Neither do most architects, writes Christopher Hume.

26 January 2009 - 10:00am

The Toronto Star

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What's Next for the Cityburbs?

The line between suburb and city blurs as suburbs struggle with the problems of the cities' past. But there's hope, say this article's authors, who make a case for regionalism and government's active role in reinventing such struggling places.

22 January 2009 - 10:00am

Newsweek

From Utility to Amenity: Greening the Alleys of Los Angeles

Green alley projects are popping up in cities all over the U.S. and Canada in an effort to make the concrete jungle a little better at absorbing rainwater. A new alley program in Los Angeles goes beyond the runoff to actively integrate these unique spaces into the urban fold.

22 January 2009 - 5:00am

Urban "Window Kills" Threaten Bird Populations

Billions of North American birds are killed each year by flying into windows, studies suggest.

20 January 2009 - 5:00am

The Winnipeg Free Press

Economic Stimulus Needs to be More Than "Big Digs"

The image of tens of thousands of people being put to work on massive public works projects may be a thing of the past, some economists argue.

15 January 2009 - 1:00pm

The Globe and Mail

Wind Turbine Bridge Stirs Imaginations

A proposed bridge going over the Columbia River in the Portland-Vancouver area may be able to power itself with wind turbines integrated right onto the design.

15 January 2009 - 10:00am

OregonLive

City/Suburb Relationship Doesn't Have to Be Zero-Sum

The suburbs are stereotyped as homogeneous, boring, cookie-cutter communities. But suburbs are evolving, according to this column from Tom Condon. Their relationship with cities is also changing -- and it can be good for both.

13 January 2009 - 11:00am

The Hartford Courant

Living at the Mall - Not Just a Figure of Speech

What comes next for the doomed, enclosed mall across America? This article highlights a number of solutions, including an adaptive reuse model that incorporates housing units inside the mall itself.

8 January 2009 - 6:00am

HousingWire

Architecture Pays

A building boom and increased competitiveness have contributed to a sixth-year rise in architects' salaries.

22 December 2008 - 7:00am

Architectural Record

What's Good for GM...and the Nation

Michael Moore writes that the only bailout of the Big 3 automakers that makes any sense is a government takeover that re-tools the industry to build sustainable transportation modes including trains, buses, subways and light rail.

6 December 2008 - 1:00pm

michaelmoore.com

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From a Zombie Economy to a New Economy

The stream of Washington bailouts is a doomed attempt to revive a 'zombie economy', argues James Howard Kunstler. He believes we need to start organizing new, local economies built around growing food, making things and transporting them by rail.

29 November 2008 - 7:00am

James Kunstler's Blog

The Continuing Battle Over Native American Lands

Enterprising Native American communities are using their sovereignty to approve large projects that would be difficult to clear on neighboring lands, like landfills and casinos. Industry is happy to oblige, and directly targets the Native market.

27 November 2008 - 1:00pm

Center for Public Integrity

Tolling Roads Could Bring Down Housing Prices

Comprehensive road pricing through tolls and congestion charges could play a major role in reducing housing prices and sprawl, according to a new study.

23 November 2008 - 5:00am

Toll Roads News