Architecture
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.
Gehry Skyscraper For L.A.'s Grand Avenue
Architect Frank Gehry was selected to design a skyscraper for the Grand Avenue residential and retail complex.
Baltimore Organization Calls For An End To Blight
Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development is calling on city leaders to pass a $50 million bond to help raze abandoned buildings, and rebuild on the property.
Seattle's Green City Hall Criticized For Energy Use
The new Seattle City Hall was designed to meet stringent energy-efficiency requirements. Why does the building use more energy than the older buildings it replaced?
Instant Skyline For Brooklyn
Frank Gehry-designed project will add 17 skyscrapers creating a dense urban skyline in Brooklyn, NY.
New Urbanism Is The Only Choice For Orange County
Jack Eidt argues that the best way to combat sprawl in Orange County, California is to embrace New Urbanism.
Lost Parks Of New York City
Critics say New York City Parks Department ignoring certain city parks --most in poor neighborhoods.
New Design For Freedom Tower Surrenders Aesthetics For Safety
The newly proposed design would forego windows or shops at eye-level -- a basic tenant of urban building.
Anti-Terrorist Planning That Works
National landmarks and government buildings can be aesthetically pleasing as well as provide protection from terrorist attacks. So, why are so few utilizing those tools?
Environment-friendly Golf Courses
Golf course owners and industry leaders are leading a growing trend to build environment-friendly golf courses.
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
