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Understanding The Impact Of 9-11 On Our Cities
This special PLANetizen section presents the most-read news articles about 9-11 from our news archives. Also included are eight thought-provoking PLANetizen Op-Eds.
L.A.-Bakersfield Megalopolis Or Sprawl?
Three new massive developments -- one of which would be the largest housing project in L.A. County's history -- along the windswept Grapevine would link Los Angeles and Bakersfield.
Reimagining Ground Zero: Readers Respond
Readers respond to a plan for Lower Manhanttan developed by a team of accomplished architects. Includes a special interactive multimedia section.
Cambridge Seeks To Double Linkage Fees
Cambridge is seeking to double the linkage fee that developers must pay to create affordable housing.
Report Criticizes Architects, Skyscrapers
A parliamentary committee in the U.K. criticizes architects for designing skyscrapers.
No Growth Near Wells
Fast-growing Washington Township is the first New Jersey town to pass a wellhead-protection measure.
Operation Phoenix: History Of An Architectural Symbol
The renovation team had taken on the difficult task to repair the Pentagon and added to it an impossible deadline.
Beyond Convention On Land Conservation
Michigan gubernatorial candidates urged to consider promising home-grown ideas.
Rebuilding Lower Manhattan: Architects 'Think Big'
Who are the high-profile architects involved in the project to create an alternate vision for Lower Manhattan?
Review Of Books About Ground Zero
The World Trade Centers will be more revered in death, than in life. Urban design writer John King reviews three books about these icons.
The 'Epic Story' Of The Twin Towers
A fascinating biography of the ambitious Twin Towers and how the innovations that made the towers possible played a role in their fall. (All 7 chapters available online.)
South Boston's Gentrification
A series of new luxury projects could transform gritty South Boston to an upscape neighborhood. Is this the market at work or gentrification?
Team Of All-Star Architects Reimagines New York
Richard Meier, Steven Holl, Peter Eisenman, Charles Gwathmey, Guy Nordenson, Maya Lin, and others, dissatisfied with the official planning process to rebuild the site of the World Trade Center, form a design team to reimagine Lower Manhattan. [Includes in
Los Angeles Breakup Now Seems Unlikely
With just two months to the election, the secession movement hasn't been able to develop a credible revolutionary zeal.
Pentagon Renovation: A Promise Kept
A few weeks after 9-11, the renovation team promised to repair the Pentagon by Sept 11, 2002. They kept the promise. Here is the amazing story behind the achievement that many considered impossible.
Ask Umbra: Environmental Advice
Grist Magazine features Umbra -- the world's funniest environmental advice column.
The Call For Trains Is Widening
Andy Rooney argues that trains have important advantages that the nation had better consider.
TNDs With A Twist?
Builder Delcor Homes is targeting Generation X buyers who want a sense of neighborhood.
Affordable Housing Vs. NIMBYism
Albuquerque's successful affordable housing program is failing thanks to NIMBYism and policies that drive down the value of apartments.
A Timeline Of The TwinTowers
A timeline traces the history of the World Trade Center.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
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.
