The Financial Times
Urban Areas, Redefined
Around the world, urban areas have new names -- micropolis, aerotropolis and city-region. But are they cities?
When TV Meets A Real Place, Prices Can Soar
The primetime Fox television show "The OC" and MTV's "Laguna Beach" may have helped increased real estate prices in Orange County, California.
U.K. Warns Of Worldwide Economic, Environmental 'Catastrophe'
Britain calls for urgent action on climate change after the publication of an alarming report by World Bank's chief economist on the impact of global warming.
U.N. Warns Of World's Failure To Curb Slum Growth
A report by the United Nations concludes that three decades of efforts to address urban poverty have failed.
Comparing Growth In China And India
The Financial Times presents an interesting comparative analysis of growth policies and past trends in China and India and comments on their future impacts.
Architectural Paradise
In Switzerland, high standards of urban design have created a paradise for architects.
US Metropolis Rises Out Of Desert Wasteland
The Henderson and North Las Vegas suburbs were the No. 2 and No. 3 most rapidly expanding cities nationwide in 2004.
Sports Stadiums Enjoying Rennaissance
All across Europe and America, architects are redefining the look of stadiums.
Architects As Developers In Mexico City
A young group of architects in Mexico City are becoming their own developers.
The Hydrogen Economy is a Nuclear Economy
Thousands of new nuclear reactors would be needed to produce the hydrogen required to meet America's energy needs.
Traders To The Cause
The E.U. launches a mandatory greenhouse emissions market.
The Past And Future Of Gentrification
Exploring the origins of both the term and the concept, Prof. Chris Hamnett explores how the equally loved and hated trend has "remade the social structure of the post-industrial city."
The Perils Of Designing For Geniuses
Frank Gehry faced a different set of challenges in designing for MIT's famously reclusive professors.
Pritzker Winner Zaha Hadid Profiled
The Financial Times profiles Zaha Hadid, who was awarded the Pritzker prize, architecture's most prestigious award.
The Koolhaas Effect
The Financial Times offers an intriguing look at what drives architect Rem Koolhaas.
Do Skyscrapers Have A Future?
A FEMA report concludes that the Twin Towers were remarkably well-built, raising the question: How tall is safe?
FCC: Broadband Rollout Benefits Urban Elite
High-speed internet links are penetrating wealthy, urban neighborhoods at a faster rate than poor and rural areas.
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