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Four Towers Envisioned For WTC Redevelopment
The operator of the World Trade Center is reportedly interesting in erecting four smaller 50-story buildings.
No More Oil?
Scientific American reviews Hubbert's Peak: The Impendig World Oil Shortage -- the 100-year petroleum era is over.
Is Architecture Irrelevant? Mockbee Speaks Out
Samuel Mockbee, winner of a MacArthur Foundation 'Genius' grant, talks about the relevance of architecture, his influences, and why you shouldn't "trust anyone under 50."
Building A National Park One Acre At A Time
A private resident in Maine is acquiring one acre after another in hopes of assembling a new national park.
HUD Directs Mortgage Relief
HUD will direct all FHA-approved lenders to provide loan relief to families affected by the recent terrorist attacks.
A Mountain Of Debris
Moving a pile of debris the size of Mount Everest in lower Manhattan is a significant planning challenge.
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.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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