History / Preservation
New Orleans Historic Neighborhood Opposes Wal-Mart Plan
Wal-Mart's plan to build a megastore in a historic neighborhood is facing opposition from historic preservationists.
Urban Explorers Pursue A Dangerous Hobby
Urban adventurers explore abandoned buildings, subway tunnels, and other forbidden places.
Frank Lloyd Wright Gem's Days May Be Numbered
A building designed by celebrated architect Frank Lloyed Wright is deteriorating rapidly and preservationists are worried that it may not survive.
When Affordability And Preservation Collide
Affordable housing and historical preservation -- two things America's cities desperately need. Yet, conflict occasionally arises when developers are repeated sent back to the drawing board to make infill developments fit in with community character.
Holiday Profile Of A Mythical Developer
The Los Angeles Times profiles the mythical California developer Fritz Burns who went from riches to poverty and back to riches.
Where Do Old Streetcars Go?
San Francisco's popular "F Line" users historic streetcars from around the world serve tourists and commuters.
Ancient Landmark Threatened By Encroachment
A plan is proposed to ease the encroachment around Stonehenge, Britain's ancient archaeological treasure.
Saving History
The Christian Science Monitor interviews Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Tennessee's Ten Most Endangered Historic Places
Tennessee Preservation Trust releases a list of most endangered historic places in Tennessee.
Protecting Ranch Land From Development
Environmentalists and ranchers are working to protect and preserve ranch land and buildings.
History Of The Chicago Bungalow
A new exhibition at the Chicago Architecture Foundation traces the fascinating history of Chicago's bungalow.
Southern CA: Historic Bungalows To Condos
Preservationists praise a plan to convert historic but troubled bungalows into into condos.
Labeling Architectural Styles For Historic Preservation
As thousands of postwar buildings are becoming eligible under historic preservation laws, preservations search for labels to classify architectural styles.
National Trust Award For Pioneer Preservationist
Theresa "Terry" Brown was presented with an award by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for her pioneering work.
World's 101 Most Endangered Sites
The World Monuments Fund has released a list of 101 of the world most endangered sites.
Mall Developer Loses One Round
Debate about the placement of a mall next to historic battlefield continues.
Groups Collaborate To Rebuild Lower Manhattan
Five historic preservation groups have teamed up to aid in rebuilding historic structures in Lower Manhattan.
Book Review: Of Urban Destruction And Renewal
A review of "Preserving the World's Great Cities" by Anthony M. Tung. The book looks at the history of cities from a preservation and planning perspective.
Preservationists Seek To Save Hotel From Demolition
Historic preservationists seek to save Ft. Lauderdale, FL, hotel from demolition.
Why New York Will Survive
Research shows that cities in general are resilient and survive disasters. Here is what New York can learn from history.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
KFH Group Inc.
Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
