Architecture

The Architecture Of War

What are the moral and ethical issues at stake for the architects rebuilding Iraq?

December 3, 2004 - Useful & Agreeable

The Architectural Accomplishments Of The New Clinton Library

The newly opened Clinton Presidential Library makes its mark on Little Rock.

December 3, 2004 - The Washington Post

Kunstler: An Apology for Sprawl Needed

James Howard Kunstler says today's young people are owed an apology from the last two generations for how badly they've wrecked the built environment, and in the process committed "the greatest misallocation of resources in the history of the world."

December 2, 2004 - James Howard Kunstler

Planninng For Terror

Neighbors are protesting construction of a New York City building, claiming it would make an especially explosive terrorist target.

December 2, 2004 - The New York Observer

Why Sidewalks Alone Don't Make A Walkable Community

There's a science to making a pedestrian-friendly streetscape.

December 1, 2004 - MetroWest Daily News

The Islamic Design Tradition In The U.S.

Most U.S. cities have many buildings with strong echoes of Islamic architecture and design traditions.

November 30, 2004 - The San Francisco Chronicle

What Is The Value Of Architecture Schools and Their Research?

Cambridge University's school of architecture may be closed because it's research is deemed inadequate.

November 30, 2004 - The Guardian Unlimited

Helping To Revive Dead and Dying Malls

The Congress for New Urbanism shows how mixed-use redevelopment of dead and dying shopping malls can create valuable urban assets.

November 29, 2004 - The Congress for the New Urbanism

Troubled Future For London's Tall Buildings?

The latest tall building completed in London is still only half full - how will other proposals coming forward fare?

November 25, 2004 - BBC News

North America's Top 20 Neighborhoods

Project for Public Spaces selects the best spots to live, work, and hang out.

November 23, 2004 - Project For Public Spaces

Can Tesco's Architects Ever Satisfy The Critics?

The British supermarket giant Tesco has carefully designed some new superstores, but it's branches are still "breeding like shrink-wrapped rabbits."

November 23, 2004 - The Guardian Unlimited

New Mexico Developer Inspires Baltimore Planners

Vision for more compact development used as a model in Baltimore County.

November 22, 2004 - The Baltimore Sun

A Reality Show For Those Who Hate Ugly Architecture

A "reality" series will let viewers nominate ugly buildings and will conclude with the demolition of the ugliest building on live television.

November 22, 2004 - Opinion Journal

Improving The Built Environment In The Muslim World

The National Building Museum honors His Highness The Aga Khan with the 2005 Vincent Scully Prize.

November 21, 2004 - PRNewswire

What If We Built Our Cities Around Places?

PPS examines the changes needed to begin to view urban elements as interrelated components of a single place.

November 20, 2004 - Project For Public Spaces

Combining A Lifestyle Mall With New Urbanism

A makeover of Santa Monica's popular Third Street Promenade would increase mixed use and demolish an enclosed mall to create a new lifestyle center.

November 19, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

The Nation's Most Expensive Building

The new Time Warner Center will cost $1.8 billion and become the most expensive single building ever planted in American soil.

November 18, 2004 - Newsday

Patron Derides Gehry's University Circle Brainstorm

At a dinner held by Cleveland's University Circle, Inc., a potential patron launced an unexpected 15-minute critique.

November 18, 2004 - The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Conceiving A Sustainable Future In The Egyptian Desert

A progressive industrial park on the banks of the Nile aims to restore the balance between economic growth and environmental quality.

November 17, 2004 - Ode Magazine

High-end Mixed Use On The Strip

Three billion dollar project in Vegas emphasizes living spaces and other nongambling features.

November 15, 2004 - Las Vegas Sun

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.