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Giuliani Pans Second Set Of WTC Designs
Former New York Mayor Rudi Giuliani pans the second set of designs for the World Trade Center.
Where People Choose To Live
New survey results released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that more people care about their proximity to work.
Michigan To Halt Sprawl With Smart Growth Plans
Developers warn that new measures will increase housing costs.
Calming Traffic With Chokers And Skinny Streets
Can the latest techniques of traffic engineering for slowing down traffic in order to create more pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods calm traffic and slow down sprawl?
Grapes Vs. Redwoods On California's North Coast
New chair of California Coastal Commission and Coastal Sonoma County Supervisor proposes limits to vinyard growth.
Creative Housing Solutions
As housing prices reach hit "crisis" levels, many cities are launching innovative initiatives to provide affordable housing.
Michigan Looks For Ideas To Curb Runaway Growth
In its final installment of the series "Grappling with Growth," The Detroit News weighs the costs and benefits of land reforms adopted in Baltimore and Lacaster County.
Town Fights Growth To Preserve '50s Character
Unlike many Florida towns where growth is welcome, residents of Cocoa Beach have voted to limit growth not once, but four times.
Elevated Rail LineTo Be Converted Into Park
Instead of tearing down a piece of industrial history, one group convinced the city to turn an elevated rail line into a neighborhood amenity that will serve as a catalyst for economic redevelopment.
Another County Abolishes Planning Commission
In what is starting to seem like a national trend, another municipal government terminates it planning commission and land-use plan.
Kuntsler Critiques New WTC Reconstruction Proposals
The latest round of World Trade Center reconstruction designs heighten fear and anxiety.
WTC: One Plan Is Superior
Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin argues that Libeskind's plan for the former World Trade Center is superior to the others.
Wilting Greens
The World Summit on Sustainable Development disappointed environmentalists -- and heartened the poor.
An Ancient Language For A Ground Zero Memorial
Great architecture throughout the ages has connected with the universe. Architecture in the modern era has forgotten this connection.
Don't Separate Planning From Architecture
A separate competition to design a memorial at Ground Zero is not required, argues architecture critic Herbert Muschamp. We've got 'memorial fatigue' he says, and it's all Maya Lin's fault.
New Customized Electronic Billboards
Like a page from a science fiction novel, new billboards are coming to Northern California that personalize freeway ads based on the wealth of the drivers.
FEATURE
Saintly or Sanctimonious? A Candid Critique Of WTC Reconstruction Proposals
The latest round of World Trade Center reconstruction designs heighten fear and anxiety.
New Trends In Mega Churches
A new trend in church construction is to design buildings in hopes of attracting people who may not think of entering a traditional buildings with a high steeples.
WTC: Iconic - Bold - Inspiring
The Christian Science Monitor's coverage of the new WTC designs is decidely positive.
Twin Cities Approves Blueprint 2030
The Metropolitan Council has adopted a new 30-year plan for metro-area growth, despite objections from the Governor-elect. [Link corrected.]
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
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)
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