Architecture
Spanish Neighborhood To Mix Housing And Agriculture In 'Sociopolis'
The new development in Valencia, Spain, harkens back to a 1,000-year-old way of life, integrating small agricultural lands with housing, using a modern, high-rising twist.
Who Is To Blame For Ground Zero Redevelopment Delays?
New Yorkers are not quite sure who is reponsible for the delayed redevelopment of Ground Zero.
U.S. Army Tries New Urbanism
New Urbanist design comes to the Villages at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Today, the military hopes more attractive neighborhoods will help recruit and retain soldiers, and create a stronger sense of community to support military families.
'Out of Proportion' Security Measures Damaging Nation's Capital
Plans for a massive new Pentagon-sized Homeland Security complex threaten to ruin one of the finest vistas in Washington, D.C.
India's 'Green Building' Revolution Gathers Momentum
India's "green building" pursue U.S. LEED (Leadership in energy and environmental design) certification.
Housing Demand Booms -- In South African Shantytowns
The rabid market for housing has spread from upper- and middle-class neighborhoods to the shacks of impoverished slum townships, with tens of prospective buyers for every property.
World's Fastest Growing City - A Photo Essay
Dubai is leading the pace as one of the world's fastest growing cities.
Chicago's Millenium Park Sparks High End Housing Development
Modernist park design inspires modernist residential buildings, increasing real estate values in Chicago's East Loop.
Miami Attracts Starchitects
Frank Gehry, Herzog and de Meuron, Cesar Pelli, Richard Meier, and Enrique Norton are all working on projects in Miami.
Loft-Style Living Becoming Popular In Smaller Towns
Even humble burgs like Mount Airy, N.C., inspiration for Mayberry on the "Andy Griffith Show," are experiencing the trend. A local tobacco warehouse there is slated to be redeveloped into 43 market-rate apartments.
Historic Architecture Tours Get Trendy
Architectural and home tours focused on historic or neighborhood preservation or gentrifying urban areas are becoming increasingly popular.
Architect Looks Beyond New Urbanism's 'Fake Facade'
"Cruz’s inspiration...came from a critical approach to the trends in new urbanism, which he says 'only address aesthetics, creating a fake facade of difference without considering the lifestyle of the community.' He says the downtown redevelopment of San Diego is an example of this kind of 'suburban planning,' meaning that he feels it is dressed up in high-end urban aesthetics without addressin
Memphis Brings in Garvin to Get Plans Moving for Park
Memphis's 4500-acre Shelby Farms Park has languished for years. Now, local leaders are bringing in Yale professor Alex Garvin to try to bring the park up to its potential.
New York Times Profiles Andres Duany
The "man architecture critics love to hate", New Urbanism co-founder Duany, has been shaping the debate over how to revitalize the Gulf Coast.
One Urban Planner's Dream Job
Two weeks after graduating from UW-Madison with a Master's degree in urban and regional planning, Ryan Ziegelbauer is competing against 23 other finalists to be a Legoland California model builder. The coveted position is highly competitive.
Gehry Documentary Traces Journey Of 'Vagabond Architect'
A new documentary explores the myth and methods of architect Frank Gehry.
Florida Keys Residents Moving Out
High cost of living and recent hurricanes are driving residents of the Florida Keys to Central America.
Urban Lofts For the Car Enthusiast
Forget dark underground parking -- urban loft residents can now get a garage with a view.
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
