The terrorist attacks are changing the way architects and planners are thinking about the new look of the American workplace.
"The September 11 terrorist acts were an attack on America -- and the American workplace. And they have changed the way office managers, architects, and CEOs think about work. Read how the Office of the Future Consortium thinks your workplace will change... Future@Work contains a collection of striking habitats with names like 'Immersion Space' and 'Harbor' that aim to demonstrate such design principles as flexibility, sustainability, and connectivity. The exhibit shows how one room can take on three distinct personalities to meet the diverse and shifting needs of employees throughout a day. It also educates visitors about the use of energy-saving devices, recycled furniture, and other 'green' strategies."
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Maui's Vacation Rental Debate Turns Ugly
Verbal attacks, misinformation campaigns and fistfights plague a high-stakes debate to convert thousands of vacation rentals into long-term housing.

Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.

San Francisco Suspends Traffic Calming Amidst Record Deaths
Citing “a challenging fiscal landscape,” the city will cease the program on the heels of 42 traffic deaths, including 24 pedestrians.

Defunct Pittsburgh Power Plant to Become Residential Tower
A decommissioned steam heat plant will be redeveloped into almost 100 affordable housing units.

Trump Prompts Restructuring of Transportation Research Board in “Unprecedented Overreach”
The TRB has eliminated more than half of its committees including those focused on climate, equity, and cities.

Amtrak Rolls Out New Orleans to Alabama “Mardi Gras” Train
The new service will operate morning and evening departures between Mobile and New Orleans.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont