Metropolis Magazine

Omaha, Nebraska, may be leading the way for cities around the country to integrate urban design with their master plans. Omaha's far-reaching urban design standards could be law by the year's end.

A look at six programs in the U.S. that are putting environmental principles to practice in education.

An unorthodox project encourages the residents of Portland to participate in the shaping of their city.

A non-profit organization in New York is improving the lives of school children by adding bright colors to hallways.

A planner who quoted Jane Jacobs for years finally discovers what the author really said in her classic book.

Two local citizens suggest twenty ideas for what to do with a devastated city.

Santa Cruz is encouraging infill by offering blueprints for seven prototype accessory dwelling units.