Architecture
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.
Apple Plans To Tear Down Historic Manhattan Building
After encountering local resistance to renovating the building for a new Apple store, the computer maker is now proposing to tear the building down outright.
'Starchitects' Gaining Clout With Developers
Led by Frank Gehry's firm, so-called 'starchitects' are now considered essential to large-scale development projects.
Washington's Animal Highway Lanes
Washington state is considering building a series of wildlife pathways to allow animals to safely cross a rural stretch of I-90.
Hilton Aims To Become First Certified Energy-Efficient Hotel
Boasting a raft of sustainable design elements, including a heat-reflecting roof, the Hilton Vancouver (WA) is hoping to become the first hotel to receive a LEED certification
An 'Almost Revolutionary' Big Box
A supermarket opens in Wisconsin's first new urbanist development - but not without a fight on size and appearance.
A 'Central Park' For Los Angeles
Martin Kaplan challenges architects to democratize and energize the design process for creating Los Angeles' 'front lawn' in the shadow of structure designed by Frank Gehry.
Dubai 2010: A 'Monstrous Caricature of Futurism'
Mike Davis on Dubai's plans to become the "luxury-consumer paradise of the Middle East and South Asia."
Health Benefits Of Cobblestone Streets
A recent study finds that walking on cobblestone streets offers health benefits.
Urban Garden On Top Of A Parking Garage
Developers and neighborhood gardners plan an urban garden on top of a parking structure.
Seaside, Fla. Weathers Hurricane With Flying Colors
Florida officials say the neotraditional resort is one of the safest places on the Gulf of Mexico.
This isn't Your Parents' City of the Future
Planning for the challenges facing tomorrow's cities will require a "re-think" of the way we build as a species.
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
