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After The Attacks, Rethink Nation's Energy Policy
Editorial argues that in the aftermath of last week's tragic events, the nation should review its energy policy and look at conservation and alternative energy sources.
World Trade Center: To Rebuild Or Not To Rebuild
Should the World Trade Center towers be rebuilt? Architects, politicians, city officials, developers and others are engaged in a fierce debate.
The Future Of Tall Buildings
Are tall buildings easy targets for terrorism? Will the skyscraper survive? Experts express their opinions.
Protecting Skyscrapers From Terrorist Attacks
Is it possible to design "fortress skyscrapers" that can withstand terrorist attacks? Would anyone want to work in such a building? This article discusses techniques for protecting tall buildings.
A Backlash Against Skyscrapers
Are skyscrapers unsuitable for the 21st century or are they the most efficient response to market demand? Architects and planners debate.
Chicago's Architectural Landmarks
A look at Chicago's landmarks and its rich architectural history.
Real Estate Questions Answered
David Roeder presents his view on the future of skyscrapers and real estate.
Are Los Angeles' Transit Policies Discriminatory?
A grass-roots organization say's Los Angeles' Metropolitan Transport Authority transit policies are discriminatory.
Colorado: Sprawl Is Top Issue
Colorado lawmakers are feeling heat on the issue of growth control.
Phoenix Stadium On Hold
Concerns over whether the new Arizona Cardinals football stadium will be a hazard to regional air traffic prompt delays.
Balancing Public And Private Space
Alexandros E. Washburn discusses how public space should be preserved and used to improve the quality of urban life.
A Building Permit Nightmare
A San Francisco family faces a 13-year battle with a community design review board. It's a troubling story of how planning ruined a family's life.
Towers Were A Target And Should Not Be Rebuilt
The author who wrote a history of the World Trade Center says the towers should not be rebuilt.
Artists Design Memorial To Fill Gap In New York's Skyline
Artists Paul Myoda and Julian LaVerdiere have conceived a design for a memorial to fill the void left in New York's skyline.
Transportation Industry In Dire Straits
The transportation industry says that it will take a major hit until consumers regain confidence in air travel.
World's Tallest Man-made Structure Proposed
Proposed "solar chimney" in Australia would be twice as tall as the world's tallest building and provide power to 200,000 homes.
Transit Helps Rural Tourism In Texas
A nonprofit organization is hoping to rebuild a 14-mile train from Teague to Mexia to boost tourism in the area.
Saarinen's TWA Terminal: Airport Of An Innocent Age
The author recalls a tour of the TWA Flight Center on the day before his tour guide, Neil D. Levin, executive director of the Port of New York and New Jersey, attended a breakfast meeting at the World Trade Center.
Companies Look For Office Space Away From Wall St.
After the attack on New York's World Trade Center, some of the nation's largest companies are searching for office space away from downtown Manhattan. Will they come back?
Agritainment: From Farm To Entertainment
Faced with difficult economic times, farmers are finding entertainment uses for their farmland.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
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.
