Architecture
Bratton, Kelling Defend 'Broken Windows'
The police chief and criminologist-theorist argue that the crime-prevention theory really works, despite recent criticism.
Dark Side Of A Popular Artist
Former associates reveal a darker side to Thomas Kinkade, a popular artist who has inspired some suburban developments.
Atlantic Station Stirs The Stewpot
The Slatin Report takes a measured look at Atlantic Station, and how it's remaking the map of Atlanta.
Uninspired Architecture For 2010 Winter Games?
Cost-consciousness and a narrow field of design firms may mean that the Vancouver Winter Olympics will produce a weak architectural legacy.
Architecture for Humanity Profiled
To architect Cameron Sinclair, the bigger the problem, the more ways there must be to solve it. His goal is to find low-cost solutions that inspire.
Building A New ASU Campus From Scratch In Downtown Phoenix
Arizona State University's new urban campus will be built -- from scratch -- in downtown Phoenix. The effort is the first of its kind in the nation.
The Growing Cultural War In New Orleans
Urban design efforts in New Orleans run 'headlong into the politics of race, class, and power'. Will the new New Orleans be a smaller, wealthier, and less diverse place?
The McLoft: Urban Lofts Find Their Way To The Suburbs
Gritty lofts of the type that you'd find in downtown Manhattan, Los Angeles or Chicago are making their way to the suburbs. It's like having 'A Manhattan loft in the middle of the woods.'
New Is Old Again At Getty Villa
The Getty's project manager for its Villa restoration and remodel describes the painstaking work to make a faux Roman Villa into both an authentic approximation of an archeological site and a spectacular setting for classical art.
LA Police Department's 'Architectural Armor'
L.A.'s architecture critic tears into the "conflicted" design of the Los Angeles Police Department's new headquarters building in downtown Los Angeles.
New Urbanism And New Orleans
Austin Williams presents a critique of New Urbanism and its influence on rebuilding efforts in New Orleans.
Last Of Los Angeles' Movie Palaces
Even with a downtown revival, Los Angeles cannot attract amenities such as movie theatres.
Historic Theater To Be Reborn As Asian American Center
Downtown Los Angeles's urban development gets a boost with a new theatre, as movies, live performances, cultural events, and even Karaoke are planned for the center, developed in partnership with ImaginAsian Entertainment.
New Urbanism In The City (And Edge City)
Atlanta's Atlantic Station introduces a new community to the 'trendy suburban antidote' of New Urbanism.
Preserving Arizona's Architecture
Arizona is reclaiming its architectural heritage.
'Hot' Hotel Group Goes Public
When Morgans Hotel Group (OTC: MHGC) goes public, will investors find its stock as hot as its hotels?
New Urbanism Arrives At Ozarks
Three new developments in the Ozarks will be based on New Urbanist principles.
30 Years Of The Earned Income Tax Credit
Steve Holt of the Brookings Institution reviews research on the first 30 years of the EITC, documenting how it supports work, reduces poverty, and helps families and communities.
Wall St. As Shopping Mecca?
A developer wants to transform a bank into a shopper's delight. Could this be the development that transforms the area into a 24/7 urban CBD?
Technology, Architecture, And Bodies In Motion
A ISU architecture class encourages students to study how bodies move in relation to architectural forms.
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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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont