Architecture
Creating Sustainable Cities, One Neighborhood At A Time
NY Professor to make the case for sustainable cities at an annual conference in Melbourne Australia.
Mexico's New Breed Of Architects
How the challenging realities of Mexico City shape the work of these architects, as well as how this new generation is combining improvisation with traditional building methods.
Homeowners' Wish List
Affordability and flexibility were the two most important factors for U.S. homeowners, according to Better Homes & Gardens annual survey.
Toronto's Subtle Architecture of Exclusion
The Toronto Star wonders if Toronto's urban planners are intentionally driving people away from downtown.
What Would It Take To Make Toronto Beautiful?
Lisa Rochon hosts a roundtable conversation to examine the reasons for the city's architectural mediocrity.
Reshaping Toronto
Outside of the spotlight of celebrity architecture, entire sections of the city are being transformed.
The Kids Are Alright In Green Housing Competition
In the inaugural Cradle-to-Cradle Home Design Competition, students answer the question, "How can you create sustainable, affordable urban housing?"
Keeping A Roof Over Our Heads
Architectural statement or barrier to the snow and rain? A successful roof aspires to do both.
Take Me Out to a Cool Stadium
D.C. searches for the right architect to design the city's new ballpark.
Students Compete In Cool City Contest
Planning schools from around the country take part in a design competition.
The Future Of Urban Malls
Manhattan's malls have been replaced by "vertical retail environments". How will malls evolve in dense urban environments?
Port Redevelopment Offers New Urban Opportunity
Port Royal is just a small town in South Carolina, but from a new urban perspective, it's a town with a golden opportunity and with the right attitude and tools.
Terminated Vistas And The Power Of Urban Retail
Developers and stores increasingly recognize the economic advantages of key locations in town centers.
Cities Search For Ways To Stay Green
Cities recognize the importance of urban trees.
Concerns About Europe's Largest Urban Revitalization Project
Thames Gateway is the largest urban-regeneration project in Europe, set to accommodate up to a million people.
New Urbanists' Vision For A College Town
Andres Duany and his team of developers are raising eyebrows in a college town.
City Living In The Suburbs
East Coast-style "brownstone" townhomes begin to appear in Southern California.
Preventing Avalanches And Landslides
Howitzers, explosives, hydrogen-filled balloons, and other solutions exist to prevent avalanches and landslides.
'Chain' -- A New Film About Sprawl
Jem Cohen's movie "Chain" demonstrates the bland, alienating anonymity of contemporary privatized urban landscapes.
Influential Architect Phillip Johnson Dies
Architect Philip Johnson died at age 98 in his home in New Canaan, Connecticut.
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
