Architecture
Timetable For Ground Zero Rebuilding Announced
Gov. George E. Pataki plans to have Ground Zero rebuilt by the fifth anniversary of 9-11.
Gindroz Shapes Norfolk Revitalization
If it weren’t for Pittsburgh-based urban design consultant Ray Gindroz, Norfolk’s celebrated revitalization might never have materialized.
Calgary At A Crossroads
Young architects are making Calgary the hotspot for residential design.
Suburban Design Is Bad For Your Health
The design of neighborhoods is to blame for resulting epidemic of obesity in America.
WTC Rebuilding Planner Resigns
The director of planning at the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, Alexander Garvin, has resigned.
From Historic Tower To Housing
A prime example of 1960s office architecture in downtown Los Angeles has been purchased and is likely to become housing.
Choking In A 'Collar Of Concrete'
Security fortifications such as slab barricades and jumbo planters are suffocating our public spaces.
Overhauling A Beloved Public Space
While it's still the place that Cincinnti instinctively gathers for large public events, Fountain Square needs a significant overhaul to reverse a trend of declining use.
Can The Nation's Pre-Eminent Edge City Turn Into A Real Downtown?
Tyson's Corner, the commercial district in suburban Washington, DC featured in Joel Garreau's classic book Edge City: Life on the New Fronter, has plans to become a real downtown.
Businesses, Students Collaborate To Transform A Streetscape
A collaboration between store owners and architecture students aims to transform the streetscape of University Avenue.
A Green Solution To Improve Cities
Big cities like Chicago and Atlanta are discovering the benefits of urban trees.
25 Years Of Forward-thinking Design
Builder Magazine looks back at 25 years of'progress, pundits, projects, products and predictions.'
Why Zoning Doesn't Mean Quality Of Life
The Charlotte Observers offers a summary of how zoning and "matter of right" allows for the building of junk, regardless of city plans or desires for a quality environment.
Europe's Tallest Building?
In England, architects and developers are pushing the boundaries to build mind-numbingly tall buildings.
New Urbanism: A Conspiracy For Small Towns?
Columnist Bill Roberts argues that for small western towns, embracing new urbanism is akin to suicide.
Reinventing McDonald's Architecture
McDonald's asked 30 designers to come up with new plans for restaurants and two designers make the finalist list.
Libeskind's WTC Plan Hits First Trouble Spot
Massive mall operator Westfield America has become disgruntled with the redevelopment process and has raised objections to design elements.
Is Public Opinion The Best Jury For 9/11 Memorial?
A distinguished jury introduced to judge a competition for a 9/11 memorial must not ignore public opinion.
Council For European Urbanism Formed
A group of European and American urban designers met in Bruges to discuss New Urbanism and traditional design in Europe.
Are Height Restrictions Stifling Seattle's Capitol Hill?
Capitol Hill is already Seattle's densest neighborhood. Will Seattle City government allow it to grow any further?
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)
