The Slatin Report

Is It Easier Being Green?

Green roof technology is taking root in commercial and civic projects across the country.

March 5, 2004 - The Slatin Report

New York's Governor's Island Lives

Ending years of wrangling, a development advisor is selected to figure out what to do with the abandoned island. [Includes images.]

January 12, 2004 - The Slatin Report

Grand Plan, Small Step

Five teams make a short list for Los Angeles' high-profile and ambitious Grand Avenue makeover.

January 9, 2004 - The Slatin Report

Remastering The Master Plan

The real estate waffle iron is burning holes in a longstanding and important pledge to reopen the long-lost Manhattan street grid at Ground Zero. Not smart.

December 19, 2003 - The Slatin Report

Silverstein's WTC Insurance Strategy

Peter Slatin previews Larry Silverstein's fiery strategy to secure a $6.5 billion insurance payoff for the WTC site.

November 26, 2003 - The Slatin Report

The Flowering Of Manhattan's Bowery

From first-hand experience, Peter Slatin chronicles the flowering of The Bowery, one of Manhattan's true historic thoroughfares.

November 21, 2003 - The Slatin Report

City-Making In Downtown Los Angeles

Will Frank Gehry's masterwork, Walt Disney Concert Hall, serve as a catalyst for large-scale city-making in downtown Los Angeles?

November 13, 2003 - The Slatin Report

Milwaukee's 'Freeway To Nowhere'

Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist leads the effort to remove the city's 'freeway to nowhere' and reconnect a divided downtown.

September 8, 2003 - The Slatin Report

Let Him Entertain You

Entertainment center maestro David Cordish explains how it's done.

August 23, 2003 - The Slatin Report

City Beautiful: In Memphis, Take Me To The River

A design competition brings an international flair to the cradle of the blues and rock 'n roll.

August 22, 2003 - The Slatin Report

Will L.A. Walk To Work?

A renovated subway terminal asks this question to pedestrian-challenged downtown Los Angeles.

July 18, 2003 - The Slatin Report

Cold Stone To Hard Rock

Hard Rock stakes its first urban claim in the home city of the blues.

July 3, 2003 - The Slatin Report

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

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.