Architecture

Seeking A Vision For Downtown Nashville

Public input is sought for "The Plan of Nashville," a plan to create design guidelines for development in downtown Nashville.

September 21, 2002 - Nashville City Paper

How To Make Cell Phone Antennas Disappear

A firm in the U.K. has developed clever disguises to hide the hated mobile network towers and antennas.

September 21, 2002 - BBC News

Architect, Builder To Settle $1 Million Disability Suit

Settlement includes damages to persons who were unable to rent at the high-rise apartment building because it was inaccessible.

September 20, 2002 - The Chicago Tribune

U.N. Building To Be Renovated

The United Nations may temporarily move its office while its signature Secretariat building -- designed by a team of international architects including Le Corbusier -- is renovated.

September 20, 2002 - The New York Times

Arizona's Battle Over Signage

The size and style of commercial signs are creating a battle between business owners and city officials.

September 20, 2002 - The Arizona Republic

California Allows Highway Banners

Reversing a previous decision, the California Department of Transportation will allow all banners to be flown on freeway overpasses.

September 20, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

Ten Projects To Watch

A list of 10 new architecture and planning projects to watch for.

September 19, 2002 - The Chicago Tribune

Why Does The West Have Lawns?

During a severe drought, one commentator looks at Western town development.

September 19, 2002 - The Denver Post

L.A.'s Newest Landmark Reviewed

The New Yorker Reviews Rafael Moneo's new Our Lady of the Angeles Cathedral in Los Angeles.

September 19, 2002 - The New Yorker

Skyscrapers Flourish Despite 9-11

Delegates at the 8th Venice International Architecture Exhibition say the skyscraper is flourishing around the world despite 9-11 and security concerns.

September 18, 2002 - South African Financial Gazette

Panel To Pick From 300 Downtown Rebuilding Concepts

A panel of six will review applications for rebuilding Lower Manhattan received from 300 architecture and planning firms from all continents except Antarctica.

September 18, 2002 - The New York Times

Questions Remain Concerning The Future Of Skyscrapers

Scientific American re-examines the thinking about how skyscrapers can be safer.

September 17, 2002 - Scientific American

London Does Not Need Tall Buildings

A special UK committee concludes that after the 9-11 attacks, London does not need to invest in additional tall buildings.

September 17, 2002 - Building Design & Construction

Have Planners And Architects Overlooked The Moral Lesson?

Nikos Salingaros reflects on the architectural implications of the 9-11 tragedy. Have planners and architects overlooked the moral lesson?

September 16, 2002 - Planetizen

American Enterprise Interviews Andres Duany

The American Enterprise interviews Andres Duany about a wide range of topics at his home in Coral Gables.

September 16, 2002 - The American Enterprise

'Master Builders' Combine Architecture And Construction

A successful architecture firm also develops and contructs its design.

September 15, 2002 - The Rocky Mountain News

Creativity And Place-Making

Can art change a city? Some artists aspire to that. And their thoughtful approaches to place-making through art and creativity make their ideas worth exploring.

September 14, 2002 - Smart City

A City 'Under Siege'

Washington's public spaces, monuments, and institutions are being damaged by security emplacements.

September 13, 2002 - The Washington Post

WTC Redevelopment Efforts Show How Little Has Changed

The proposed plans for the redevelopment of Ground Zero demonstrate how little has changed in the last year, writes Martin Filler.

September 11, 2002 - The New Republic

9-11 Changes Building Practices, Skyscraper Design

Building practice is changing as developers, clients and residents demand safer, shorter structures.

September 11, 2002 - The New York Times

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.