Vertical Cities

Shanghai Tower, World Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower

Vertical Cities: Can Mega-Skyscrapers Solve Urban Population Overload?

Vertical cities could be much more than monolithic luxury towers, but the idea has its skeptics.

December 2, 2018 - Kayla Matthews

Imagining a Self-Contained, Vertical City

A new book makes the case for vertical cities, following a 32-point manifesto about the needs of future cities.

December 28, 2014 - Fast Co.Exist

Imagining a Future Vertical City

Not everyone is sold on the idea of vertical cities, populated with futuristic skyscrapers beyond the proportions of earlier eras. But for as long cities bear the brunt of the world’s population growth, explorations of verticality will continue.

March 5, 2014 - Sourceable

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.

Home and Land Services Coordinator

Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners

Associate/Senior Planner

Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development

Senior Planner

Heyer Gruel & Associates PA

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The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.