Architecture

Tampa Takes Art To The Street

The City of Tampa, FL is planning to integrate public art in two new community centers.

December 23, 2000 - The Tampa Tribune

Of Huge Signs, Lamentations And Rezoning

New York City places new restrictions on outdoor signs.

December 21, 2000 - The New York Times

Cleveland's Best-Laid Plans

A new exhibition examines the fate of Cleveland's best-laid plans. Critics suggest that planning hasn't helped the City.

December 20, 2000 - Cleveland Live

Eleven Steps For Transforming Public Spaces

The Project For Public Spaces has identified 11 key steps to creating valued community spaces.

December 19, 2000 - Urban Parks Online

City Cracks Down On Newspaper Racks

Some publishers are upset over the City of Winter Park's strict newspaper rack ordinance.

December 19, 2000 - The Orlando Sentinel

Robert Moses Born This Day In 1888

The NY Times, in its "On This Day" section, provides a link to the obituary for Robert Moses, a major influence on the shape of our cities.

December 18, 2000 - The New York Times

Public Sector Office Of The Future

The U.S. General Services Administration presents it's plans for the future public-sector "integrated workspace."

December 16, 2000 - AECDirect

Tampa Using Fashionable Water Management

The city is undertaking a beautification project for its network of retention ponds.

December 15, 2000 - The Tampa Tribune

Amanda The Architect?

E-Toy's new architect doll comes with all the accessories an architect needs.

December 15, 2000 - E-The Environmental Magazine

The Vanguard Of Design

Ten architecture firms offer a vision of the future of architecture.

December 14, 2000 - Architectural Record

Graves Named 2001 AIA Gold Medalist

Architect Michael Graves is the recipient of the 2001 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal.

December 13, 2000 - Architectural Record

Sleek And Modern Is Back In LA Buildings

There is a demand in LA for futuristic buildings. The sleek lines of modernism are popular with image-conscious firms.

December 10, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

San Francisco's Building Competition

Reviving an old policy, developers in San Francisco must compete to build based on the building's architectural beauty.

December 8, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Why Affordable Housing Needs Good Design

Chicago Sun-Times architecture critic discusses the benefits of good design in low-income neighborhoods.

December 7, 2000 - Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago's Soldier Field Plan May Score

Chicago Sun-Times critic comments on the plan to make-over Chicago's famous sports stadium.

December 5, 2000 - Chicago Sun-Times

The Resort Squeeze On SUVs

SUVs keep getting bigger. What will drivers do when they don't fit in garages?

December 3, 2000 - The Denver Post

Development Project Awards For Excellence

The Urban Land Institute has recognized 11 urban development projects across the US with a prestigious Award for Excellence.

December 2, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

What Drivers See in Signs Examined

Are sign ordinances too strict?

November 30, 2000 - The New York Times

Trailblazing

Municipalities are realizing that canals, though not as beautiful as natural streams, can be "recreational gold mines."

November 30, 2000 - The Arizona Republic

Bash And Build

Bulldozers tear across North Jersey demolishing historic homes and replacing them with "Bigfoot" houses and "McMansions."

November 30, 2000 - Bergen Record

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.