Architecture

SmartCode: A Replacement For Zoning

"Cadre of experts" mounts an attack on zoning regulations that drive sprawl.

February 24, 2004 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Easy Does It In New Orleans

Sydney Besthoff tells his story in a subdued version of his city's jambalaya idiom, the argot used by affluent New Orleans natives as they recount any event worth comment.

February 24, 2004 - American Society Of Landscape Architects

'Starchitecture' Shines On University Campuses

Big name architectural firms are increasingly developing projects on campuses.

February 23, 2004 - The Boston Globe

Alterations Of Jefferson's Virginia Capitol Stir Debate

A plan by the state of Virginia to renovate the State Capitol building, designed by Thomas Jefferson, is causing disagreement over the design.

February 22, 2004 - Style Weekly

The World's Largest Design Competition

Submissions poured in from 63 countries in what became known as the world's largest design competition. This virtual exhibit showcases all 5201 entries to the WTC Site Memorial design competition.

February 20, 2004 - Lower Manhattan Development Corporation

New Housing New York Competition Winners

Inspiring designs for affordable, sustainable housing on view through March at NYC's Center for Architecture.

February 19, 2004 - ArchNewsNow.com

Height Limits May Improve Urban Fabric

How have D.C.’s height limits influenced its urban design?

February 19, 2004 - Washington Business Journal

Lights, Camera, Design, Action!

A behind the scenes look at a TV makeover program featuring the made-for-TV revitalization of an entire town.

February 18, 2004 - The Architect's Newspaper

Hasidim and Artisten, Coexisting Uneasily in Williamsburg

Gentrification creeps into Satmar territory in Brooklyn, spawning protest and prayer.

February 18, 2004 - The New York Times

Building Up Means Blocking Out Views

Missoula deals with the loss of views and vistas in the face of increased density.

February 17, 2004 - The Missoulian

Low Impact Homes Search For A Home in The Welsh Countryside

A cause celebre of the Welsh sustainable living movement is tired of fighting the planners.

February 17, 2004 - The Guardian Unlimited

How Best To Encourage Good Design?

The Edmonton city council struggles with how to turn design guidelines into attractive buildings.

February 16, 2004 - Edmonton Journal

Policy Options Facing Canadian Cities

Canadian cities are renowned for their livability, but they still face many difficult challenges.

February 15, 2004 - Policy Options

Imagination Required For Successful City Building

Experts suggest that the great cities of the world are those that have room for human imagination.

February 13, 2004 - The Toronto Star

How To Revitalize A Street Corner

Columnist John King offers advice on how to make a street corner come alive.

February 13, 2004 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Solving The Sprawl Problem

Sprawl threatens the long term viability of cities around the world.

February 12, 2004 - Axess Magazine

New York's City-wide Street Light Competition

It's a thrilling time... to be a street-light enthusiast.

February 11, 2004 - The New Yorker

Whetting The Olympic Dream

Andrew Yang explores New York City's bid for hosting the 2012 Olympics.

February 10, 2004 - The Architect's Newspaper

Eyesore Of The Month

James Kunstler's eyesore of the month highlights architectural blunders in his home town in Upstate New York and around the country.

February 8, 2004 - Times Union

Leonardo da Vinci -- The Architect?

What contemporary architectural project represents the only design in the world based explicitly on plans drafted by Leonardo da Vinci?

February 6, 2004 - Tech Republic

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.