History / Preservation
Preserving Civil War Battlefields
Recently named one of the Civil War's 25 most endangered battlefields, Newtonia, Mo is facing the development pressures of more housing and wider roads. Local efforts are underway to preserve the area.
The Nation's Distinctive Destinations
For the second year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has selected the Dozen Distinctive Destinations -- a list of the best preserved and unique communities in the U.S.
Architects Should Be Involved In Preservation
Critic Herbert Muschamp encourages architects to be more involved in architectural preservation efforts.
Preservationists Win Victory In California
The State high court ruled that cities cannot lift landmark status from historic homes without environmental review.
L.A.'s Sleeping Beauties In Demand Again
There are some beautiful 1920's era buildings that are being restored in L.A. They are in much demand as residences.
Fussing With The CityScape
Many architects cannot stand him but voters love him. Chicago's Mayor reviews every major project built in the city and is determined to change his father's legacy.
Cleveland Neighborhood Springs Back To Life
Ohio City uses history to drive its future.
Sprawl Attacks Civil War Sites
Gettysburg and other Civil War sites are among the nation's ten most endangered battlefields because of the threat of development and sprawl.
Paying For Sprawl
The American Planning Association launches a special section with facts and mini-essays on the impacts of sprawl.
Tax Plan Raises Hopes For Historic Renovation
Pennsylvania bill will create tax breaks to help residents care for historic properties.
Varied History Of Historic Preservation
Challenges of historic preservation in the Kansas City area.
Chicago's Marina City Is Worth Saving
Chicago's Marina City towers are recognized around the world and should be granted landmark status to protect them says columnist Lee Bey.
Land, Archaeology, And The Free Market
Conflicts that arise between development and archaeology can best besolved by acknowledging that landowners have rights over finds.
Six More National Monuments Created
As one of his final acts as President, Clinton creates 6 additional national monuments. One is in central California.
Exploring Modern Ruins
Urban adventurers are exploring forbidden buildings, abandoned subway tunnels, and other forgotten modern ruins, and using the Internet to chronicle their written and photographic records of historical places about to be lost forever.
Public Comments Invited On D.C. Memorials Plan
The public is invited to comment on the final draft of the plan to guidethefuture creation of memorials in the District of Columbia.
CA Reconsiders Its Approach To Land Conservation
California should reconsider its approach to land conservation and possibly redefine the role of the state conservancies.
Using Landmarks To Control Development
Homeowners in the Queens borough of New York City want the neighborhood to be designated a historic district to control development.
Building Boom Reshaping Chicago Skyline
As new malls and condos replace buildings of historic significance, Chicago struggles with the question: What is more important, property rights and progress or preserving architectural heritage?
America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for its 2001 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.
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.
Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
