Architecture
A Public Space That Is There, But Isn't There
New York's public spaces are often hidden from public view. Metropolis Magazine profiles one such space at 55 Water Street.
Mounting Opposition To Lower Manhattan Tunnel
Plans to create a tunnel along West Street in Lower Manhattan are facing increased opposition from residents, commuters, advocacy organizations and even elected officials.
Saving Taliesin
Frank Lloyd Wright felt that buildings should be a natural circumstance of the land. But how can his materpieces be saved from nature?
Revival Of Sears Catalog 'Kit' Homes
Sears Catalog "kit homes", sold from 1908 to 1940 for less than $2,000, including delivery, are now experiencing a surprising revival as history meets architecture.
New Urbanism Pioneer To Lead Charrette
Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, founder of the Congress for New Urbanism, will lead a charrette in San Jose, CA.
Who Is Responsible For Making Great Communities?
Architects? Planners? Politicians? Homebuilders? Home buyers? Or all of he above?
How The American Home Has Changed
Homes have changed to fit today's lifestyles.
Glen Murcutt's Environmentally Responsible Architecture
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Glenn Murcutt's designs for environmentally responsible architecture draw on aboriginal building principles.
The Challenges Of Sustainable Design
The Moore Foundation wanted the greenest headquarters possible.
Downtown Los Angeles' Exciting Comeback
with new downtown apartments and striking new public buildings, downtown Los Angeles is buzzing with architectural excitement and urban energy.
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.
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.
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
