Architecture
Architects Help In Post-Disaster Reconstruction
Architecture for Humanity is a group of volunteer architects helping in the reconstruction of the Gulf Coast communities hit by Hurricane Katrina.
The Anti-Starchitect
Boston architect Peter Kuttner's philosophy is increasingly rare in architecture circles these days. He thinks architecture should serve people.
Houston Creates Its First Ever Historic District
City officials moved to protect 33 acres of the Old Sixth Ward -- a historic mark for the city in its own right.
Backyard On The Roof
Rooftop gardens bloom in New Jersey.
The Arrogance Of Architects
An exploration of the architectural ego, the reasons for its existence, and whether it could be any other way.
Creating A Sense Of Place With Modern Day Main Streets
In Missouri, towns are embracing New Urbanism and reviving main street districts or even creating new downtowns where they didn't exist.
Learning Architecture And Planning In The Land Of Suburbia
Ellen Dunham-Jones, director of the architecture program at Georgia Tech, thinks architects and planners need to understand suburbia better before they can begin the work of retrofitting our sprawling development patterns towards smart growth.
A Turning 'Ponte' for Jo-Burg?
Johannesburg's Ponte City, a once-exclusive whites-only address now at the center of a dangerous, abandoned part of the city, will undergo a major renovation project featuring affordable housing, with the aim of turning the neighborhood around.
Activism Through Architecture
When other activist tactics failed, a couple fighting to keep out a monster garbage dump turned to architects.
A Cheaper Way To Build Density
A new design for mid-rise apartments promises to help make more higher-density projects pencil.
Green Roofs: Functional And Appealing
For a host of environmental and aesthetic reasons, roof-top vegetation and gardens are catching on -- though there are still many questions about how and when to apply the technique.
Travelers Pick World's Most Amazing Cities
New York and San Francisco are the American cities to make the list, compiled by the editors of Travel + Leisure magazine. Florence, Italy tops this year's list.
Are Women Better Planners And Architects?
A survey by a British planning firm shows that most people think women would design and build more livable cities than men.
UnSprawl Case Study: Southside In Greensboro, N.C.
Greensboro's Southside neighborhood, a 10-acre revitalization project, features restored historic homes, live-work units, corner retail, a central transit stop, and a metamorphosis of the once-blighted neighborhood into a vibrant community.
The Equality Of Universal Design
Designers, developers, and homeowners are finding benefits to "universal design" -- a principle that seeks to make homes and buildings accessible to people of all physical abilities.
Book Review: Worthy Of The Nation
The second edition of this seminal historical planning study of Washington, D.C. offers readers an in-depth look at the city's birth and creation.
Handling 'Superdensity'
In the coming age of "superdensity", planners and architects are going to have to rethink the way they plan new developments, according to a recent study.
Friday Funny: Proposed San Diego Tower Has Controversial Design
The developer of a new 40-story building in downtown San Diego is going back to the drawing boards after criticism that the building resembled a phallus.
San Francisco Considers Green Building Mandate
The city could lead the nation in eco-conscious building regulations if officials adopt new proposed standards.
For High-Rises, Balconies Are Going Out Of Style
Floor to ceiling glass walls are replacing balconies and terraces in many new high-rise residential projects.
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.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
