Architecture
Celebrating Disney-Style New Urbanism
In Celebration, FL, myriad rules ensure the vision of New Urbanism by governing the appearance of lawns, homes, and even the color of curtains.
Gehry To Guest-Star On The Simpsons
Adding to his popular culture credentials, architect Frank Gehry will guest-star as himself on the animated TV series The Simpsons.
Freeway Razing Sets Stage For Development
The Milwaukee Common Council approved a plan on June 15 for redeveloping a mile-long corridor on an edge of downtown where the blighting influence of the Park East Freeway has been eliminated.
David A. Wallace: Influential Planner, Distinguished Leader
David Wallace, an influential urban planner associated with one of the great U.S. urban renewal successes died in Philadelphia at age 87.
Chicago's Millennium Park A Resounding Success
Blair Kamin, the Tribune's architecture critic declares the $475 million Millennium Park a 'cultural spectacle'.
Fire Risk: Suburban Homes At Urban Density
A fire in Fairfax County, VA has prompted a re-examination of building codes that govern the minimum spacing between single family homes in urban areas.
A Tale Of Two Ballparks
While the Padres’ Petco Park anchors an emerging neighborhood, the Phillies’ Citizens Bank Park dissipates its energy among parking lots.
Chicago's Bold New Public Space
Photographs and links related to the opening of Chicago's New Millenium Park.
Baby Steps On The Road To Pedestrian-Friendly Streets
Christopher DeWolf on the thorny issue of pedestrianizing city streets.
Futuristic Park Designs Unveiled For High Line
Four teams of architects previewed plans for the abandoned railway corridor running along Manhattan's West Side.
MoMA Exhibits Skyscraper Design
Despite being in Queens, the art museum brings out the 'starchitects' for a new show on tall buildings. Critics note the shift from contextual to signature architecture in the next generation.
Reinventing Public Space
Many urban plazas and parks in U.S. cities, until recently in state of deterioration, are enjoying a resurgence. Yet, the new role of private investment in public spaces that is helping to accomplish this renewal is also raising questions.
New Urbanism In Virginia
Several new development projects look to New Urbanism for inspiration.
Chicago's Millenium Park Finally Opens
An interactive guide to Chicago's Millenium Park -- the city's "boldest outdoor cultural project in more than a century".
The Making Of A Megaproject
A massive petrochemicals complex takes shape in southern China.
South Korea To Move Capital To Rural Utopia
Fed up with the congestion of Seoul, President Roh Moo Hyun has designated a rural area as the site for the future 500,000 person capital.
The 'New Face' Of Chicago: Millennium Park
Over budget and four years late, Chicago's stunning Millennium Park will become 'the new face' of the City.
Cookie-Cutter Suburb Uses Pride to Distinguish Itself From Others
Fifty years later, Lakewood, the Los Angeles Levittown, proudly holds on to its working-class roots.
Monumental Row In Atlanta
Designer fears that World Athletes Monument will be damaged by proposal.
WTC Architect, Developer Fight Over Fees
Daniel Libeskind's suit against Silverstein Properties claims the developer is punishing the architect for protesting changes to the master plan.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
