Architecture

The Overlap Between New Urbanism and Christianity

Eric Jacobsen, author of 'Sidewalks in the Kingdom: New Urbanism and the Christian Faith,' likens New Urbanism values to Christian values.

June 29, 2005 - San Gabriel Valley Tribune

US Report Questions Skyscrapers Safety Standards

A US federal government report has drawn attention to serious deficiencies in current standards for skyscraper safety.

June 28, 2005 - INTBAU

People, Not Cars, Should Be Focus Of Community Planning

The Project For Public Spaces envisions a world where urban areas are pedestrian destinations and neighborhoods are planned with living -- not traffic -- in mind.

June 28, 2005 - Project For Public Spaces

Book Review: The Edifice Complex

Are architects vain and hollow? A review of the book "The Edifice Complex" by Deyan Sudjic.

June 27, 2005 - The Times

Some Churches Embrace New Urbanism

Churches embedded in a neighborhood next to the sidewalks, not isolated by suburban- style parking lots.

June 27, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Maryland's New African-American Heritage Museum

Architects asked, "How can the spirit of the African-American be expressed in the architecture?"

June 26, 2005 - The Baltimore Sun

Requiem For A Radical

One of Israel's most unconventional planning professors looks back on his career as an outsider.

June 26, 2005 - Haaretz

New Urbanism Realized In Atlanta

A multi-millionaire is developing what some call the first true smart growth neighborhood in the city.

June 25, 2005 - Creative Loafing Atlanta

British Prisons To Get Design Advice From Prisoners

Rideout, a British rehabilitation coalition, is sponsoring a series of workshops between architects and prisoners to design new prisons.

June 24, 2005 - The Guardian Unlimited

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.

June 24, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

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.

June 23, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

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?

June 23, 2005 - Slate

Iowa's New Speedway Breaks Ground

The city of Newton, Iowa is hoping the NASCAR-sponsored track will bring in much-needed revenue.

June 23, 2005 - Des Moines Register

Environmentally-sensitive Urinals Hit The U.S.

From Chicago to Seattle, government facilities are switching to water-free urinals to conserve water and energy.

June 19, 2005 - Greener Buildings

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.

June 16, 2005 - The New York Times

Alleys Making A Comeback, New Urbanist Style

Several Phoenix citiess are integrating alleys as part of redesigning retail and neighborhood communities.

June 16, 2005 - The Arizona Republic

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.

June 15, 2005 - The New York Times

Botanical Garden Would Bring Tourists To Louisville

The Louisville Botanica gardening group is betting that if they build a botanical garden, tourists will come.

June 15, 2005 - The Courier-Journal

Developer Capitalizes On Lifestyle-Shopping Center Craze

Retail Construction Magazine ranks RED Development as the second largest retail constructor.

June 15, 2005 - The Kansas City Star

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.

June 15, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.