Architecture
Land Matters
There's a lot of buzz nowadays about therapeutic gardens.
Ghost Parking Lot Will Rest In Peace
A famous public art installation, endearing to some, an eyesore to others, will be removed after provoking a variety of reactions for 25 years.
National Mall Debate... Continued
The latest in an incessant debate over the symbolic and literal use of space in the National Mall.
Restoring Wetlands In Iraq
Despite the continuing violence in southern Iraq, international efforts are being made to restore what were once the largest wetlands in the 'Middle East.'
Please Fence Me In
Urban planners and academics are raising questions about the long-term social impact of gated neighborhoods.
Ad Space On A New Bridge Might Take Its Toll
The Massport Authority will sell ad spaces on Boston's new Tobin Bridge to deal with the state budget crunch.
New Urbanism For Greenfield Sites
Traditional neighborhood developments have been approved for greenfield sites in exurban Albany, NY.
Designers Targeted For Cost Recovery
A dozen design firms are targeted to recover Big Dig overuns that total up to $102 million.
Building A Beautiful Parking Garage
"No matter how utilitarian it is, a building can have beauty." Even a parking garage.
Following The Red Brick Road
Cities and towns all over the country are paving the way for the return of brick-laden streets.
Antiwar Architecture
Can a design for a vacation house comment seriously on international politics?
Architecture Firms Face Tough Competition
'Fierce' competition amongst architecture firms vying for the North Point development in Cambridge, MA, reflects a slow economy and an interesting site.
Planning Ahead To Age In Place
In anticipation of future needs, Baby Boomers are modifying their homes to fit universal design standards.
New Ideas For An Old Museum
New director of the oldest public art museum in the country dumps design, puts renovations on hold.
The Architecture Of Toshiko Mori
Toshiko Mori, the current chair of the architecture department at Harvard's Graduate School of Design, emerges as an architect and educator.
Dispute Over Surface Artery Design
Planners and design organizations are criticizing "the lack of vision" in the design for the Wharf District section of the Surface Artery in Boston.
Hated Sidewalks, Unwanted Renters
In the nation's suburbs antipathy toward sidewalks is common, renters are "undesirable" and "New Urbanism" is unpopular.
New Chicago Dorm Elevates Student Housing
Residence hall blends modernity, ammenities, site appropriateness at the Illinois Institute of Technology
The Quintessential American Porch
After falling out of fashion in the 50s and 60s, the "American Porch" is making a comeback in New Urbanism communities.
New Urbanism Reaches Tennessee Countryside
New Urbanism is slowly showing up in suburbs and bedroom communities where it has been previously been met with resistance.
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
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
