Architecture
Mies Resurrected
A modernist masterpiece by architect Mies van der Rohe's reopens after the most radical restoration of its 50 year history. A photo essay on the restoration includes a discussion of its legacy.
Use Katrina To Make The Big Easy Better
The success of urban recovery depends most on how a city was doing before the disaster struck. New Orleans had been declining for years, according to Newsweek's Jonathan Alter.
How Will New Orleans Rebuild?
While disasters bring out the best in people, long-term reconstruction often brings out the worst. How will New Orleans handle its reconstruction?
On the Loss of New Orleans' Architecture
While the French Quarter may have survived, much of the built heritage of New Orleans may be lost.
Fixing Society's Strategy Of Environmental Tragedy
A profile of influential environmental architect William McDonough.
Is Central Florida Developing Too Fast?
More than 15 projects and 70,000 homes are in the works for Central Florida, which has some activists concerned about sprawl.
ULI Program Eases Way For Smart Growth Projects
The Urban Land Institute is going nationwide with a program that should make it easier for smarth growth and new urban projects to win the governmental approvals thay need.
Unversity Of California, Merced To Have Green Campus
Planners are mapping out the new campus with enviromental concerns at the forefront.
Can Beijing Become a 'Livable City' by 2008?
Explosive growth, legacy of poor planning decisions, hamper Beijing's efforts to prepare for the 2008 Olympics.
A New Neighborhood With A Familiar Sense of Place
Whitney Gould reviews a new "traditional" neighborhood in Madison, WI.
Eminent Domain And New Urbanism
Many observers, on both the left and the right — especially the right — are upset by the Supreme Court's Kelo v. New London decision.
New Urbanists Divided On Use Of Eminent Domain
Some link property condemnation with failed renewal projects; others see eminent domain as an essential tool.
Bad Architecture Trial By TV
An editorial lambasts the latest BBC reality show, called "Demolition", as an architectural lynch mob.
Office Park To Become Neighborhood
The Upper Rock District, which has been called the first plan to convert an existing suburban business park into a mixed-use neighborhood, has won approval from the City of Rockville, Maryland, council.
Paris' Version of the 'High Line'
Built in 1989, the Promenade Plantée is a model for the High Line development in New York.
Reshaping A Neighborhood, With The Pedestrian In Mind
A look at Hong Kong's most crowded neighborhood.
Inside Santa Fe's $90 Million Urban Development Project
Plans include a new commuter rail and office building for the Department of Transportation.
Will Kelo V. New London Become Another Roe-vs-Wade?
In the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision on eminient domain, more and more Americans are concerned about their property rights.
Gainseville Park 1; Wal-Mart 0
The Gainesville City Commission rejected a measure that would have let Wal-Mart develop Northside Park.
Plastic Grass A Solution For Muddy Play Fields?
In the Evergreen State, parks and schools are replacing natural grass with artificial turf.
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
