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An Updated Critical Theory Of Modernism
Michael Mehaffy argues that traditional architects need an improved understanding of Modernism in order to counter its apparent resurgencein recent years.
Nation's New Brooklyns: Large, Fast-Growing, And Diverse
A wave of immigration is reshaping traditional white suburbs into fast-growing "New Brooklyns."
Is Architecture Destroying The Thames?
London's historic riverscape is disappearing under architectural setpieces.
Benefits of Rain Gardens and Xeriscapes
Rain gardens and xeriscapes help conserve water and cut costs.
Smart Growth Vs. Economic Development
An expansive new research facility pits smart growth against economic development.
Affordable Housing At The Cross Hairs
Exclusionary zoning and its effect on housing affordability
Transit: The Politician's Best Friend?
Wendell Cox reflects on the promises of politicians to solve the problem of traffic congestion in the Toronto area by improving public transit.
Koolhaas' Atlas: '30 Spaces For The 21st Century'
Celebrity architect Rem Koolhaas compiles an "atlas" of our emerging new world.
Suburbs Face Sticker Shock Of Sprawl
Maryland suburbs begin to cope with the same issues as traditional downtowns: Who will pay for growth? What happened to Glendening's smart growth?
A House Bigger Than Monster Homes
A billionaire plans to build a 103,667-square-foot house in Washington which is the home to four of the top five big-house communities in the country.
The Iconographic Transect
A new Iconographic Transect describes coherence in the appearance of buildings. Featured PLANetizen Op-Ed.
Popular Myths About The Gas Tax
A preoccupation with the debate over the gas tax could make us miss transportation breakthroughs.
A New Trend: Mixed Use In Los Angeles
Driven by high housing pricing, mixed use living is coming to Los Angeles. A new L.A. ordinance encourages mixed use on underperforming commerical streets.
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Iconography and the Transect
Urban Aggravation Index
Drawing on the latest statistics, the San Diego Union-Tribune creates an Urban Aggravation Index. [Link updated]
Pricing Cars Off The Roads?
New car fees will drive us nuts -- or to Oregon, writes San Francisco Chronicle columnist Rob Morse.
The Great Green Carpet Of Suburbia
The Los Angeles Times Magazine explores how Southern California's ubiquitous turfgrass lawns are environmental minefields.
Responsible Business
This issue of Shared Spaces focuses on the role that corporations can play -- now and in the future -- in creating a sustainable future.
Congestion Insurance
Bob Poole discusses how a free-flowing and seamless network of High-occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes can provide a reliable "congestion insurance" policy.
Plans For Idaho's Largest Development Abandoned
Developers abandoned their plans to build what would have been Idaho's largest residential development saying the project´s progress has been bled dry by too many government regulations.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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.
