Architecture

New York, Observed

Sam Hall Kaplan of KCRW discusses the New York rebuidling process on City Observed.

October 3, 2002 - KCRW

From Jewish Street To Public Square

The evolution of American suburbs into places with a "naked public square" is partly a result of the post-WWII move of Jews from cities to suburbs.

October 3, 2002 - First Things

Terrorism And Infrastructure Planning

Terrorism is a permanent condition that should be factored into the design of the nation's infrastructure.

October 3, 2002 - The Boston Globe

Towns Conserve American Character

Many US towns are now taking steps to restore some of their unique local color.

October 3, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Ugliest Building In New York

The new New York Westin designed by Miami-based firm Arquitectonica goes beyond the bounds of taste.

October 3, 2002 - The New Yorker

Architecture On The Solar Frontier

Innovative ideas at architecture contest prove that using alternate energy does not have to mean altering your lifestyle.

October 2, 2002 - The Washington Post

Something Vs. Nothing

A debate over redevelopment at Ground Zero focuses on memory, mourning, monuments, and the role of architecture.

October 1, 2002 - The New York Times

The Lofty Appeal Of New 'Lofts'

Newly built 'lofts' that were never used for industrial uses are commanding premium prices.

September 30, 2002 - The New York Times

Rebuilding Lower Manhattan: Residents Oppose Tunnel

Residents of Battery Park oppose a West Street tunnel fearing that it will isolate the neighborhood.

September 29, 2002 - The New York Times

South Florida Welcomes New Urbanism

The South Florida development community is betting that the type of New Urbanism that has found success in Phoenix and San Diego will also work in Miami.

September 28, 2002 - National Real Estate Investor

Students Compete In 'Solar Decathlon'

Students compete in a contest run by the Dept. of Energy to design homes that do not use any electricty.

September 27, 2002 - The New York Times

Six Design Teams For WTC Site Selected

The six teams selected to design the redevelopment at the site of the World Trade Center include firms from Berlin, London, Amsterdam and Tokyo. Richard Meier, Peter Eisenman, SOM, Santiago Calatrava, and others are on the list.

September 26, 2002 - Lower Manhattan Development Corporation

Computer Analysis Unlocks Secrets Of 'Perfect Garden'

Researchers say they have found out the secret behind the design of the famous Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.

September 26, 2002 - BBC News

An Innovative Urban Forest Water Management Project

Southern California's TreePeople leads the charge for using trees as water management tools.

September 26, 2002 - The Planning Report

Seven Visionary Plans For Ground Zero

New York Metro presents seven architectural visionaries, and their plans for Ground Zero.

September 25, 2002 - New York Metro

What's Happening To Architecture?

Hugh Pearman write about what should win architecture's Stirling Prize, but probably won't.

September 24, 2002 - Gabion

Many New Skyscrapers Planned

Despite suggestions that 9/11 would see the end of the skyscraper as a building type, many new towers are planned.

September 24, 2002 - MSNBC

Cities And Architects

Lucein Steil mounts a passionate defence of the traditional city in this, thesecond INTBAU Essay.

September 22, 2002 - INTBAU

The Worst And Best Streets In The U.K

The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment searches for the worst and best streets in the U.K.

September 21, 2002 - Commission For Architecture And The Built Environm

Making The Most Of Cities

Minneapolis-based planner and architect Steve Belmont discusses his new book, Cities In Full, on Smart City Radio.

September 21, 2002 - Smart City

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.