Architecture
Five Unusual Houses
A documentary film "Home Movie" features five unusual houses and their unconventional owners.
Affordable Housing 'Boom' In Illinois
Michael Suhadolnik fills a void by building low-cost, energy effiencient housing with New Urbanism style.
Fear Of Building Skyscapers Won't Last
Despite suggestions that the age of the skyscraper were over following September 11, new skyscrapers are being built.
A Digital Master Builder?
Can new digital tools fundadamentally changed the way architects and planners practice their trade?
Architecture And The Lincoln Center
Herbert Muschamp writes about architectural competitions, the Lincoln Center, and the role of architecture in resolving "the conflict that elitism and modern democracy pose for one another."
The World's Ugliest Buildings
Forbes Magazine compiles a list of the buildings that cost a fortune to build, but still look awful.
Using Design To Address Social Challenges
Fast Company profiles two New York architects successfully using design to address social problems.
Revitalizing Santa Fe's Plaza
It shouldn't be hard to agree about what Santa Fe needs in a welcoming Plaza. That part is easy.
Investigating The Collapse Of The Twin Towers
PBS show "Why The Towers Fell" records the investigation by the American Society of Civil Engineers of the collapse of the World Trade Center towers.
Cesar Pelli On Skyscrapers, NYC Skyline
Cesar Pelli, architect of the world's tallest towers, talks about Ground Zero, the future of skyscrapers and New York's skyline.
New College 'Village' in Chicago
The "University village" development is one of large new projects in Chicago. It includes townhouses, dormitories, shops, and parks. Facades of old buildings are to be preserved.
'Free' Parks Plan Could Affect Downtown's Future
A private foundation is buying up prime downtown real estate Portland, OR, and will donate it to the city for use as parks. But preservationists worry the gift will destroy historic buildings.
An Urban Wal-Mart?
Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, will create the first of its new generation of "urban" stores in Dallas.
Record Houses 2002
The Architectural Record publishes its annual tour of unique new homes around the world.
Suburbs Look For Identity
As the Metroplex sprawls outward, many suburban communities are realizing that it is important to either revitalize their existing Main Streets or create exciting centers of activity for their residents.
L.A.'s Three Newest Open-Air, Pedestrian Malls
Do open-air "pedestrian-shopping experiences" work? An L.A. Times columnist examines the city's three newest open air shopping centers.
Big Changes In Green Markets
Green development is easier than it ever has been, and there are a variety of new incentives.
Bold Vision Is Needed For Succesful Public Spaces
The Boston Globe editorializes on what is needed for successful planning in Boston, using San Francisco as an example.
Anti Terror Policy: Dispersal Takes Hold
Partly as a response to September 11th, businesses have adopted a strategy of geographic disperal.
Reshaping Tokyo's Skyline
New construction technology is changing Tokyo's skyline.
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)
