Architecture
Is Urban Sprawl Keeping Cities Cool?
New research indicates that cities in Europe with urban sprawl aren't as susceptible to global warming.
Did Freedom Tower Design Rip Off A Student?
The court rules that a student claiming that the 2003 design for the Freedom Tower copied his 1999 school project can proceed with his lawsuit.
The Art of Socially Responsible Low-Income Housing
In June, the Boston Society of Architects sponsored the first annual John M. Clancy Award for Socially Responsible Housing.
Cities Haunted By Skywalks
The skywalk boom of the 1960s has left many planners at a loss on how to reintegrate pedestrian traffic in downtown areas.
No 'Bubbly' Behavior in the Canadian Housing Market
A new Canadian economics report shows there is little reason to fear a housing bubble there.
Is Sydney Australia's Answer To Los Angeles?
Is Australia's capital on its way to becoming an urban sprawl nightmare comparable to Los Angeles?
The World's Tallest Building
At 154 floors, the $900-million Dubai Tower will eclipse Taiwan's Taipei 101 by more than a third.
The Return Of Civic Art
Community activists in Bath, Maine restore the centerpiece of City Park.
Downtown L.A's High-rise Housing Boom
The latest high-rise building boom to hit downtown Los Angeles is focusing on housing, not office, space.
Study Spotlights Financial Benefits Of Foliage
A study released by Casey Trees Endowment Fund calculates the economic value of foliage
10 Best Public Spaces
From Amsterdam, to Brazil, to St. Louis, the Project for Public Spaces adds 10 urban locations to its list of Great Public Places.
The Spire: Chicago Lite?
Chicago's latest attempt to build a massive trophy condo/hotel tower makes writer Peter Slatin's head spin.
The Age of Residential Skyscrapers
From New York to L.A., skyscrapers are being reinvented as residential areas.
Racine Downtown Plan Sparks Revitalization
As a result of a major planning effort in Racine, WI, its downtown has attracted over $200 million in investments.
Photo Essay: The Next Frank Gehry?
This rising starchitect is a "quintessential urbanist."
Calatrava's Chigago Fordham Spire Design Drawing Concern
Worries over terrorist threats are just one concern about the newly proposed Lake Shore Drive skyscraper.
Old Wal-Mart In New Orleans Gets New Life As Asian Market
The new Hong Kong Plaza used the old Wal-Mart structure as a blueprint for its development.
Modern Towers Continue Race For The Skies
The urge to build the world's tallest tower is pushing modern skyscrapers to new heights.
Tallest U.S. Skyscraper Planned For Chicago
A 115-story spiral designed by architect Santiago Calatrava is planned to be the nation's tallest building.
Envisioning The Future Of Miami's Design District
Dozens of Miami designers and architects including Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk are getting involved in transforming the urban neighborhood.
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 Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
