Architecture
Ground Zero: Less Is More
A private forum debates the issue of whether the WTC memorial might be "overplanned."
Toledo: Welcome To The Dark Ages Of Planning
A columnist for the Toleda Blade is dismayed to discover the sorry state of planning in Toledo.
Focus On Quality, Not Height
The threat to communities is not tall buildings, but bad design, argues John King in response to a proposed height-limit measure in Berkeley, CA.
NYC's Public Toilets Plan Criticized
Critics disagree with a plan to coordinate street furniture and install public toilets in New York.
The Three Types Of New Urbanism
Douglas Kelbaugh discusses the three schools of urbanism: New Urbanism, Everyday Urbanism and Post Urbanism.
Are Architects To Blame For Society's Ills?
In advance of the UK Urban Summit BBC News looks at key areas that have been identified where good design can contribute to the improvement of society as a whole.
Chicago's Soldier Field Now An Abomination
Following a $632 million renovation of Soldier Field, the city's architecture critic says that it must be removed list of the nation's historic landmarks.
Philadelphia Waterfront Revival
Big plans underway (again) for Philadelphia's Delaware River waterfront.
Re-dignifying Parking Garages
Long gone are the grand arched train stations welcoming you to a new city. Today, the universal entrance into our urban cities is a claustrophobic parking garage.
Chicago: No Place To Smell The Roses
Chicago's beautification has lacked the provision of places to sit.
Safety By Design
Designing safe neighborhoods using "traffic calming" and "eyes on the street" approach.
Five Ideas For Waterfront Revitalization
Experts critique a water revitalization plan for Toronto and suggest five "fundamental" ideas.
New Designs For 'Peace Bridge'
Could Swiss bridge designer Christian Menn's proposal for a striking two-tower bridge help resolve the Peace Bridge controversy in Buffalo, N.Y.?
Architect Susanka's Not-So-Big House Lifestyle
Fast Company names architect Sarah Susanka as a 'Fast 50 Trendsetter' for her 'Not-So-Big House' design.
Say 'No' To Sidewalk Ads
Nike and ABC paste large plastic "street decals" on public sidewalk.
MIT's New Dorm: An Architectural Experiment
Like all experiments, some elements of the architectural vision work, and others don't. But this new MIT dorm clearly makes a statement.
Images Of Finalists For Pentagon Memorial
Six finalists have been selected in the competition for a memorial to the 184 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon.
Calatrava
Santiago Calatrava's addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum receives rave reviews.
New Urbanism: A Fake Urban Atmosphere?
A project inspired by New Urbanism comes to life but some say it is not a true urban community.
Misplaced Generosity Could Disfigure A Gathering Place
After turning down an under-used, deteriorating park for a $5 million makeover, the Salt Lake Olympics Committee (SLOC) has set its sights on making unwelcome changes to Gallivan Center.
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.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
