History / Preservation
Is Any Land Pristine?
What are the long-lasting effects of human habitation and what can be done to make it more sustainable in arid regions in the future.
Mystery City
Why did one of the world's largest metropolitan centers become a ghost town?
Preservation By Disaster
Columnist John King tells the fascinating story of how the 15-second Loma Prieta (CA) earthquake gave many Bay Area historic structures a new lease on life.
Historic Towns Uncovered By Drought
A six year drought uncovers a town from 1865 that has been underwater since it was flooded. Similar finds are occurring across the U.S.
Preservation's Double-Edged Sword
Is UNESCO's World Heritage List a victim of its own success?
Recognition At Last For Transylvanian Heritage
Proposals to list the city of Sibiu/Hermannstadt draw attention to other threats to the heritage of the area
Heads On Parade
Ceramic heads guard the roofline of an historic apartment building off of Kansas City's Country Club Plaza shopping district, but the city's Landmarks Commission now says the heavy heads must come down.
Should L.A.'s Murals Be Preserved?
Should Los Angeles try to preserve its rich heritage of 1,500 murals, which are rapidly fading and patched from graffiti?
Milwaukee's Architecture And Aesthetics
Whitney Gould, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel urban spaces columnist, answers questions from readers.
Historic Preservationists' Secrets
Simple products -- soap, candles, bread -- work wonders in historic restoration.
Preserving San Jose's Heritage
A 1911 hotel's journey from abandonment to rehabilitation shows how imagination, vision, and firm leadership can make it happen.
Where There's a Will, There's a Waterway
Efforts are being made to preserve and protect navigable canals in Bangkok from falling victim to haphazard development and pollution.
Salt Lake City Redevelopment Project Approved
Capitol Hill project is finally given go-aheadby Historic Landmarks Commission to raze run-down structures for new neighborhood multiple use project.
The Historic Teardown Syndrome
Increasingly, people are paying millions for beautiful, historic homes -- and then try to demolish them.
The Bright Side of 'Dark Age Ahead'
The Nation reviews Jane Jacobs' book Dark Age Ahead.
Preservation In The Face of Revitalization
How does a community reinvigorate itself while preserving its rich history?
Economic Development Vs. Historic Preservation
How does a small town encourage the vitality of its downtown while preserving its small-town feel?
Ballpark At Center Of Regional Plan Fight
While Indianapolis wants to become a life-sciences hotspot by 2020 under a new regional plan, historic - and abandoned - Bush Stadium could be the key to development.
Soldier Field in Danger of Losing Landmark Status
The National Park Service has recommended to withdraw the landmark status of Chicago's newly renovated Soldier Field. Some have also recommended removing it from the National Register of Historic Places.
Preservation Districts Aim To Employ The Past to Shape The Future
Infringing on property rights or preserving local architectural styles? More Louisville, KY neighborhoods are establishing historic preservation districts in an effort to protect their distinctive character.
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
