History / Preservation
Paradise Lost In Shangri-La
Officially named in 2001, this small town in China's Yunnan Province is struggling to cope with over 2 million visitors a year. It's becoming a "high altitude hell."
Historic Preservation Should Consider Soundscapes, Not Just Cityscapes
In an interview with Preservation Online, author Anne Matthews explains the growing movement to preserve historic sounds.
Tunnel System Sparks Interest, Rumors
The re-discovery of tunnels beneath Fresno, California's Chinatown have sparked interest -- and elaborate rumors -- amongst historic preservationists and residents alike. But some say the rumors exaggerate the real purpose of the tunnels.
Ohio Residents Buy Properties To Fight 'Flippers'
Community members in Ohio are fighting against real estate prospectors by buying up property before investors can move in to "flip" them for a quick profit.
Where New Orleans Is Today
This article from Metropolis Magazine takes a look at the redevelopment (or not) in New Orleans today.
Private Island To Become a Part of New York City
The last privately held island in the East River has been transferred to the City of New York using a combination of public and private funds.
First Leg Of Second Ave Subway Receives $1.3 Billion In Federal Funds
The first (of four) phases of the infamous Second Ave. subway is ready to begin construction thanks to the approval of $1.3 billion in federal financing, enabling the long-delayed line to be built from 92nd to 63rd streets in Manhattan.
City Of Victoria Wants Lawn Bowling Club Gone From Prime Downtown Location
The scene of white-clad lawn bowlers playing amid highrises, long an icon of downtown Victoria, will soon vanish, as the city plans to turn a long-established club's greens into underground parking and a hard-surfaced urban plaza.
The World Beneath Paris
An extensive tunnel system exists beneath the city of Paris, playing a major infrastructural role, but also serving as an interesting tourist attraction and look at the underbelly of the historic city.
Big Vision For Little Saigon
Orange County, California's Little Saigon is not the tourist and cultural center it should be, according to the Urban Land Institute, which has completed a study of the area and released recommendations for revitalization.
The City on Film
This article from The Guardian looks at how the world's major cities are portrayed in film.
A 'Broader Renaissance' For L.A.'s Broadway
Long neglected, the Broadway theater district of Los Angeles is a far cry from New York's thriving theater district. But renewed interest in L.A.'s old theaters may bring about an arts renaissance.
Small Town Uneasy About Chain Invasion
Plans to bring chain outlets such as Starbucks and Subway to a small California town have locals up in arms over what they see as a threat to their town's historic character.
When the Museum of Tolerance Loses Neighborhood Tolerance
West Los Angeles neighbors of the Museum of Tolerance are opposing a planned addition to the popular Holocaust education center due to increased traffic and noise, and late-night private functions.
Another Historic Las Vegas Casino Blown to Bits
The New Frontier, the first themed casino in Las Vegas, was imploded to make way for a Plaza-branded luxury resort, continuing the trend of landmark-razing, price-pushing new development.
St. Charles Streetcar Line Rolls Again In New Orleans
Two years after service was halted by Hurricane Katrina, the St. Charles Avenue streetcar is rolling once again in New Orleans, acting as a bellwether of recovery for many local residents and business people.
When To Preserve
Deciding when aging and decaying buildings in history-rich Washington D.C. merit preservation raises many questions.
Coney Island Amusement District May Be Preserved As Park
Plans call to remap Coney Island's amusement district as parkland, allowing further amusement and recreational development, but blocking proposed high-rise condo towers.
Historic Hotels Approved To Be Demolished To Create Surface Parking
No treat for preservationists on this Halloween, as the City Council of Stockton, California approves demolition of historic hotels to build surface parking lots.
Use It Or Lose It
Housing activists are pushing city officials to adopt a type of eminent domain to take over neglected buildings and turn them into affordable housing. That idea is easier said than afforded by city coffers.
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