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The Future Of Urban Design: Reconstructivism
Last month's World Trade Center reconstruction proposals reveal that the architecture profession is hopelessly mired in a failed past.
U.S. Environmental Laws Being Eroded
The Bush administration is quietly eroding environmental protection laws in favor of landowners and corporations.
The Professional Achievement Award That Never Was
Professional Builder Magazine gives, then withdraws, award to APA for its Growing Smart Project.
Boston's Unique Approach To Architecture
Is Boston's preoccupation with history resulting in timid, dull, and ugly architecture?
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Deconstructing The Decons: The World Trade Center Project Spotlights The Empire's Newest Clothes
Last month's World Trade Center reconstruction proposals reveal that the architecture profession's avant-garde is hopelessly mired in a failed past.
California's Smart Growth Law
A new California law prioritizes smart growth principles a priority as the state distributes billions in infrastructure spending.
Architecture's Sustainable Future
A provocative exhibition explores the future of architecture, urban planning, abd building technologies.
The Perfect Urban Vehicle?
Is the Hummer H2, a civilian version of a military off-road vehicle, the perfect automobile for city driving?
Monster Truck Madness
Blaming SUVs is the new national pastime.
Battery Park Landscaping To Be Reimagined
Centuries after the Dutch created New York's Battery, a Dutchman is asked to give Battery Park a needed makeover.
Reviving Toronto's Waterfront
Toronto's waterfront is an asset.
Urban Infill Doesn't Have To Be Boring
Portland designer Kevin Cavenaugh's projects prove that urban infill doesn't need to be boring or unprofitable.
Tollroads Becoming Popular
Cutting-edge tolling technology creates a new revenue stream for transportation infrastructure and new transportation value for all motorists.
Marine Reserves: A Tool For Management And Conservation
A new report argues that fully protected marine reserves are an effective tool for restoring and maintaining coastal and marine habitats.
The Top Three Ground Zero Designs
Three of the seven designs submitted for the future of Ground Zero are leading in popularity.
Community Meeting Leads Mayor To Rethink Street Closing
The Coalition to Free Chestnut Street met with the Mayor of Philadelphia persuading him to reconsider closing Chestnut Street, a major transit street, in front of Independence Hall as a post-9/11 security measure.
Transit In Los Angeles: It's Entertainment
The problem with rail in Los Angeles is that we treat it as transit. That's all wrong. We should actually look at it as entertainment.
Florida County To Draft Age-restrictive Zoning Code
Hillsborough County, Florida Commissioners voted to begin drafting a zoning code to put age restrictions in place for retirement communities; if approved, this would be the first such zoning code on the East Coast.
Anti-Sprawl Policies: Hazardous To Our Wealth
The California San Joaquin Valley's air pollution is not of its own making --- it is being exported from elsewhere.
Independence Hall Battles Tyranny Of 9/11 Security
Philadelphia's Independence Hall stands as a symbol of liberty and the birthplace of the United States, but since 9/11 the security around it has crippled a section of Philadelphia.
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
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Planning for Universal Design
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