Architecture
East Coast Rediscovering Urban Waterfronts
From Pittsburgh to New York to Boston, former summer beach retreats are now being redeveloped as year-round living to satisfy the demands of the housing market.
City Parks: Gone To The Dogs?
There are over 700 dog parks in the nation -- public open spaces where unleashed canines are allowed -- and the trend is growing.
Complete Security From Terrorist Attacks Not Realistic
While plans to rebuild at Ground Zero go through yet another revision of security measures, one commentator asks when is enough too much?
Iowa's New Speedway Breaks Ground
The city of Newton, Iowa is hoping the NASCAR-sponsored track will bring in much-needed revenue.
Environmentally-sensitive Urinals Hit The U.S.
From Chicago to Seattle, government facilities are switching to water-free urinals to conserve water and energy.
Yankees To Get A New Stadium
Plans were unveiled to build a replica of the old Yankees Stadium across the street from its current location.
Alleys Making A Comeback, New Urbanist Style
Several Phoenix citiess are integrating alleys as part of redesigning retail and neighborhood communities.
Queens -- NYC's Fall-Back Borough
Once again, Queens is preparing to bail out its other, more glamorous boroughs, this time by offering itself for a new stadium in time for the 2012 Olympic bid.
Botanical Garden Would Bring Tourists To Louisville
The Louisville Botanica gardening group is betting that if they build a botanical garden, tourists will come.
Developer Capitalizes On Lifestyle-Shopping Center Craze
Retail Construction Magazine ranks RED Development as the second largest retail constructor.
Redevelopment Going Full Speed In South Los Angeles
Since the 1992 riots, development has been slow in the area. But, all of that is changing at a steady pace.
Hernan Diaz Alonso's Critical Architecture
Architect Hernan Diaz Alonso draws his inspiration from science fiction, cartoons, and the darker side of alternate worlds.
Portable Houses Of Steel
Environmentally-friendly, modernist-designed pre-fab housing is growing in popularity.
Monument Mori
Rethinking death and the city.
Charlotte Bidding On NASCAR Museum
City officials are making a strong case for NASCAR to build its Hall of Fame museum in Charlotte, instead of Atlanta or Kansas City.
Dodger Stadium Perfect Blend Of Modernism And History
Forget the retro-fitted stadiums of today -- L.A.'s venerable Dodger Stadium still stands the test of time.
The Ethics Of Brick
Giving priority to social equity can lead to surprising conclusions that subvert some of the widely accepted principles of green design.
Failure To Build NY Stadium Reflects Disturbing Post 9/11 Trend
The vote to axe plans for a West Side stadium only the latest indication that New Yorkers may be facing a 'culture of inertia'.
Street Planning Needs Both Cul-de-Sacs and Grid Street Patterns
A mixture of both is needed for neighborhoods to work, writes Wendell Cox.
No New Stadium For New York
Lower Manhattan's bid for a new stadium suffers a fatal blow.
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
