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The Making Of Place
What makes a place and why is it important?
San Francisco Suddenly Without A Planning Commission
Until the showdown between the major and Board of Supervisors is resolved, new projects remain on hold.
Landmark CA Law May Affect All U.S Drivers
New legislation is aimed at reducing amount of greenhouse gases generated by passenger vehicles.
To Save Manhattan, Dump The Building Code
There is only one way to revive and rebuild Downtown Manhattan successfully: New York's building code has got to go.
The Nation's Biggest Urban Design Meeting
The six WTC designs encourage over 5,000 people to debate urban design -- and what makes a design inspiring.
Top 12 Distinctive Destinations For 2002
The National Trust for Historic Preservation publishes it's annual list of the best preserved and unique communities in the United States.
The State Of Black America
The National Urban League has released its annual report on the state of black America.
The Debate Over New Urbanism
John King reviews two new books about New Urbanism: "The Seaside Debates", and "Big Plans." Can you replace suburbanism with New Urbanism?
Thousands Scorn WTC Proposals
New Yorkers, architects, conservatives, and liberals criticize the plans for rebuilding at the site of the World Trade Center.
The Fallacy Of Growth
Relentless growth is destroying Washington. The popular belief that "growth pays for growth" has been proven wrong.
Los Angeles' Worst Projects That Didn't Happen
The Downtown News publishes a list of seven mega-projects for Los Angeles that, thankfully, never got started.
Up In Harlem
The future looks golden for New York City’s famous quarter, but what role will the past play?
Surprising Failure For Portland TOD
One of Portland's best planneddevelopments -- a lifestyle and entertainment center with light rail -- fails. How can this be?
What If: A Downtown Los Angeles Utopia
The Downtown News asks business and community leaders what they would do in Downtown Los Angeles if they could go on an urban planning shopping spree.
City Stories
Every city has a story. It is repeated, embellished, reshaped and told again and again.
Where's The Imagination For Ground Zero?
The six proposed WTC design lack an understanding of the site's importance. A Flash gallery allows comparisons of the designs.
The Hidden Costs Of Sprawl
Suburban neighborhoods are heavily subsidized by the rest of the region. Is this fair?
Readers Respond To WTC Plans
New York Times readers respond to the recently released plans for the World Trade Center site.
In-law Suites A Response To Senior Housing Crisis
Homes with in-law suites are popular with home buyers.
Plans For SF's Treasure Island Released
A plan for developing the man-made island is finally on paper into an eco-friendly residential community.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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.
