Architecture
Planners, Architects Help WIth Tsunami Reconstruction
Architects, planners, and environmentalists assista a community to recover from the devastating impact of the Asian tsunami.
Why U.S. Builds Good Software But Ugly Cities
Why are Americans so good at making movies and software but so bad at building cars and cities?
New Urbanism Pioneer To Help College/Town Plan Future Growth
Hendrix College invites a pioneer of "New Urbanism" to participate in creating an updated master plan.
The Architectural Version Of 'Extreme Makeover'
What happens when 23 architects are asked to collaborate on a single hotel in Madrid?
Designing A 'Healthy House'
Arhitecture firm faces the challenge of designing a 'healthy house.'
Design Innovations Change Affordable, Homeless Housing
Immigrant's design of a modular bedroom provides homeless with their own space.
Wanted: An Urban Vision
“Pathetic” sums up a critic’s opinion of city planners’ goals for the redevelopment of Manhattan’s Hudson Yards.
Aqua: The Ultimate Designed Community
Miami developer Craig Robins' high-end Aqua community is a milestone forNew Urbanist precepts; for one thing, it's actually (almost) urban.
How To Give Toronto A Makeover
Toronto's mayor shares his ideas on how to make the city a more beautiful place.
Dizzying 'Architecture Of Density'
Photographs of one of the most densely populated metropolitan areas in the world.
The Rise Of 'Modernist' New Urbanism In Miami
A new development in Miami successfully combines Modernist architecture with New Urbanism.
Changing Fortunes Of Skyscrapers
Are skyscrapers back in favor with the public again?
Goodbye Mall, Hello Lifestyle Center
High-end "lifestyle centers" are appearing all over the country.
Post-Tsunami Architecture
Architects are contributing time and skills to help rebuild the thousands of homes that were destroyed by the South Asian tsunami.
This Is A Sign
From muffler men to giant chickens, Indiana's landscape is full of gargantuan signage.
Looking For The Wright Price
Why won't anyone buy a Frank Lloyd Wright house?
Ten City Design Commandments
Jeff Speck offers ten 'City Design Resolutions' for city mayors who want to build better places.
Call For Transit Oriented Development In Baltimore
MaryPIRG releases report connecting denser, mixed-use development to reduction of traffic congestion.
Shutters Offer a Window of Opportunity
Shutters could be more than quaint decorations on American homes in the 21st century.
The Perfect L.A. Car
Organizers of the L.A. Auto Show challenge designers to come up with the "perfect L.A. car."
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
