Architecture
Central Park Reshaped A City's Mindset
After 150 years, Central Park continues to draw visitors and inspire the development of urban parks nationwide.
The Largest 'Green' Building In The World
The new $370 million David L. Lawrence Convention Center on the banks of the Allegheny River is the world's largest green building.
Strip Malls Endure Through Sheer Utility
You may hate them, but you use them. Strip malls are the scourge of planning, but a blessing for commerce. Maybe they're getting better?
Inventor Makes Water Flow Uphill
Inspired by the mind-bending art of MC Escher, inventor James Dyson has created an impossible waterfall that appears to make water flows uphill.
Fostering The Creative City
City planner Michael Gordon had a personal reason for wanting Vancouver's skateboarding rules relaxed this month -- he rides 22 blocks to work each day. But there's a lot more to it than that
An Updated Critical Theory Of Modernism
Michael Mehaffy argues that traditional architects need an improved understanding of Modernism in order to counter its apparent resurgencein recent years.
Is Architecture Destroying The Thames?
London's historic riverscape is disappearing under architectural setpieces.
Benefits of Rain Gardens and Xeriscapes
Rain gardens and xeriscapes help conserve water and cut costs.
Koolhaas' Atlas: '30 Spaces For The 21st Century'
Celebrity architect Rem Koolhaas compiles an "atlas" of our emerging new world.
The Iconographic Transect
A new Iconographic Transect describes coherence in the appearance of buildings. Featured PLANetizen Op-Ed.
Sensuality And Architecture
It might not be a coincidence that a lot of our associations with Chicago's best architecture have to do with sensuality and sex.
The 'Great Shulman' Profiled
At 92, Julius Shulman is the 'matinee idol of architectural photography' and the man who brought modern architecture to the people.
Charleston Reinvents The Gas Station
Charleston architects and developers are finding new uses for old gas station structures and producing innovative designs for a new generation of pedestrian-friendly stations.
A Trash-To-Park Story
A nationally-known trash heap will be transformed into an urban park ten times the size of New York's Central Park.
Gehry Creates New Waves
Architecht Frank Gehry's billowing, silver surface graces Bard College's Fisher Center for Performing Arts.
No Fly Advertising Zones Over Disney
Do Mickey and Goofy own the aerial advertising airspace over Disney?
'Hybrid' New Urbanism Comes Up Short
Two 'hybrid' New Urbanism projects in San Antonio fail to live up to NU goals, charge urban planners.
Awards Recognize Outstanding Achievements In Planning
Two New Westminster, B.C. planning projects recieve recognition at the 2003 Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) Awards for Excellence in Planning.
How To Build A Sustainable Urban Forest
The development of a healthy urban forest is an opportunity on a local, regional, national, and global scale for individuals in land development professions to participate in long-range environmental sustainability for our society.
Standing Ovation For Libeskind At AIA, San Diego
Daniel Libeskind, the winner of the World Trade Center design competition, received a standing ovation at the American Institute of Architects convention in San Diego.
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)
