History / Preservation
Preserving San Francisco's Japantown
Recent development in one of the U.S.'s three Japantowns could threaten remnants of the neighborhood's historic past.
Establishing Principles For Conservation
The charity English Heritage proposes seven conservation principles for debate.
Creating An Atlas Of The Ancient World
The editor of the respected and expensive Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World is developing a free printed and online version of the maps so that they can continually reflect new archaeological discoveries.
King County Challenges Shifting, Says Sims
King County, Washington, executive Ron Sims participated in a roundtable discussion at the Brookings Institution last week to address challenges faced by counties with changing needs.
The Chronicler Of Black Atlanta
Herman 'Skip' Mason Jr. is a one man museum, with a personal history collection that preserves both the well-known and oft forgotten details of a proud culture.
Seattle Developers Woo Preservationists
A stream of letters reminds property owners, 'Do you know that your property is worth more than its current use?'
The Two Sides To Historic Preservation
There's a thin line between critical revitalization and excessive gentrification.
Is Targeting Culturally Significant Buildings A War Crime?
In his new book, 'The Destruction of Memory: Architecture at War', Robert Bevan examines why significant architecture is so often targeted in armed conflict.
The Secret Life Of Old New Orleans
In Philadelphia, an exhibition of historic photos of the Big Easy is being viewed in a new light.
Historic Theater To Be Reborn As Asian American Center
Downtown Los Angeles's urban development gets a boost with a new theatre, as movies, live performances, cultural events, and even Karaoke are planned for the center, developed in partnership with ImaginAsian Entertainment.
Designing Diverse Neighborhoods
Students demonstrate how to create community spaces with sensitivity.
The Mystery Of The Anasazi
Advanced archaeological technology is shedding new light on what motivated the prolific builders of early America in southwestern Colorado.
Remembering Second Avenue
An old timer remembers a center of Yiddish theater in New York from the late 1800s to early 1900s.
New Orleans' Preservation Blues
Preservationists are protesting the City of New Orleans' intentions to bulldoze historic homes.
Controversial Getty Villa To Re-Open After 12-Year Hiatus
The palatial urban masterpiece is finally back, but its art collection has been called into question by international critics.
The Future Of Conservation
Tired of stalemate, weekend warriors, conservationists, and ranchers are starting to support compromise solutions in the West's land battles.
Student Ghetto Losing Ground To Family Conversion Trend
Philadelphia's University City neighborhood is seeing existing housing stock moving full circle; having gone from single family to multi-apartment student rentals, it's being reborn as quality family housing.
Historic District Designation Angers Some Homeowners
Where should the landmarks commission draw the line when limiting homeowners' ability to make changes to their historic homes?
A Streetcar Plan For Brooklyn, 25 Years In The Making
The borough hasn't seen a trolley since 1956, but a series of new projects and traffic concerns suggest that a system would be a real possibility.
National Trust Critiques New Orleans Report
National Trust President Richard Moe Urges New Orleans Mayor to reconsider controversial rebuilding proposal suspending issuance of building permits.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
