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Dwindling Federal Support May Hamper LRT Development
After four years of planning and millions spent, Metro Phoenix may have to derail its $1 billion LRT.
Transit Terminal Connects National And Regional Buses
Detroit is preparing to develop a $20 million downtown bus station that allows Greyhound customers to connect to regional transit lines.
WTC Redevelopment Efforts Show How Little Has Changed
The proposed plans for the redevelopment of Ground Zero demonstrate how little has changed in the last year, writes Martin Filler.
The Aesthetics Of Security
Slate presents a slide show demonstrating various aesthetics of security, from Wurster Hall at U.C. Berkeley to U.S. embassies abroad.
A Sonic Memorial
NPR presents oral histories of the World Trade Center and its neighborhood.
Likely Potential Terrorist Targets
Urban design writer Anthony Flint catalogs the most likely urban targets for terrorism.
9-11 Changes Building Practices, Skyscraper Design
Building practice is changing as developers, clients and residents demand safer, shorter structures.
Greatest Architectural Works Of The 21st Century
The AIA and USA Today teemed up to come up with this list of the greatest architectural works of the 21st century.
Developing L.A.'s Prime Residential Site
Catellus Development faces another uphill batter to build housing on one of Los Angeles' prime residential sites, directly above Playa Vista.
Eight Principles For Rebuilding Lower Manhattan
The whole world is watching the process of rebuilding Ground Zero and downtown Manhattan.
Lower Manhattan Rebuilding Efforts 'Paralyzed'
Aiming to please everyone, the efforts to rebuild Lower Manhattan are 'paralyzed'
Suburbanization Makes Water Problems Worse
Growth makes water problems worse by taking away water from where it is needed most.
The Future Of Ground Zero: PBS Special Airs Tonight
A PBS special on the efforts to decide the future of Ground Zero airs tonight.
Quaint Or Sprawl? Pick One
Would you rather live in a charming place or a convenient one?
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.
City of Clovis
City of Moorpark
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.
