Architecture
Saratoga's New 'Anti-Development' Mayor
Valerie Keehn rode a wave of resentment over new development in Saratoga Springs to become the city's new mayor, surprising many, and worrying the development and planning communities.
Downtown Los Angeles' $10 Billion Renaissance
Depsite having the most concentrated population of the homeless in the western US, $10 billion in investment is transforming gritty downtown Los Angeles into a "Manhattan of the West Coast."
A New New Town, 16 Years In The Making
Duany and Plater-Zyberk have designed Haymount, a "neo-traditional" town set to double the population of its county.
Saving Robert Allan Adams 'Flexible Home' From Demolition
Demolition looms for historic home: In the era of the 1962 World's Fair, the dream of a "flexible house" became a reality for commercial architect Robert Allan Adams.
The 12 Best Public Squares in the US & Canada
In order to inspire better urban development, the Project for Public Spaces has honored some of the best public squares in American and Canada.
Global Design and Development Trends
A group of architectural and development professionals and thinkers discuss their views about recent trends across the globe.
The Housing 'Cool Quotient'
Welcome to the latest In LA high-rise style: In Los Angeles, the newest housing status symbol for the young, design-savvy crowd is a condo in the 32-story Modernist block of stucco and glass on Sunset Blvd, and built in 1964.
A Planning Commission Embraces Height And Density
Oakland's Planning Commission is delighted to approve two residential highrises as the city continues enjoying its downtown revival under Mayor Jerry Brown.
Five Tsunami Memorial Designs Selected
The Tsunami Memorial committee selects five designs for the memorial short list.
BusinessWeek's Top Green Companies
BusinessWeek evaluates how major companies are responding to the race against climate change, and are seizing the initiative to reduce greenhouse gases.
The Intriguing Promise Of Treasure Island
San Francisco's proposed Treasure Island development might be the new model for urban growth.
Building Big, Living Small
Doug Rucker builds large, spacious residences, but lives -- and works -- in a modest 710 square foot house.
Pre-Fab New Urbanism For 40% Less?
The manufactured homes are tailored to an appropriate historic or neighborhood look, and will likely play a big part in rebuilding on the Coast.
The American Dream, Loft-Style
The "loft look" is spreading to the suburbs.
Miami's Amazing Spaces
Rumors abound that International architect Zaha Hadid may seek out one of Miami's "amazing spaces" for a new design.
World's Top 10 New Architectural Wonders
These modern architectural wonders are technologically advanced buildings that address today's challenges such as terrorism and energy cost.
How Planning Works In Philadelphia
A neighborhood association hires a design firm to suggest changes to a developer's plans for a condo tower on top of a parking garage.
Events at Ground Zero Still a Mystery
Four years later, there are a host of unanswered questions about the events of 9/11, including the unexplained and unprecedented architectural collapses of three office towers, and the extent of toxicity in the air of Lower Manhattan.
Bold, Thoughtful Design Helps Rebuild Manchester, England
Manchester councilman Richard Leese and Jason Prior of EDAW recount the civic-design partnership that helped revive an old city.
Fortress Homes
The new homes, which have the support of the insurance industry, aim to withstand hurricanes, floods and fires.
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
