Illinois
The Only Way To Travel
Robert Cross talks about his favorite mode of transportation.
Chicago Population Increases
Census 2000 numbers show population increases in many large, older cities like Chicago.
Fussing With The CityScape
Many architects cannot stand him but voters love him. Chicago's Mayor reviews every major project built in the city and is determined to change his father's legacy.
Traffic, Housing Pose Economic Threat
A study by the Chicago Metropolis 2020 finds that the Chicago area economy may suffer due to traffic congestion, poor education, and inadequate affordable housing
Local Codes Prohibit New Urbanism
While smart growth is a hot topic, cities don't have any regulations that allow compact development.
South Michigan's Landmark District
Michigan is reviving an eight-year-old plan to create a landmark district as a form of revitalization.
Lawmakers Get Feedback On Growth
Legislative advisory panels suggest recommendations to Illinois legislature on how Chicago and other Illinois cities could grow without sprawl.
What Price Airport Gridlock?
What effect can a clogged-up airport have on the region around it? A billiondollar impact, according to Crain's Chicago Business.
Chicago's Marina City Is Worth Saving
Chicago's Marina City towers are recognized around the world and should be granted landmark status to protect them says columnist Lee Bey.
Chicago To Streamline Downtown Traffic
Chicago city officials announced a proposal to improve traffic in the city's downtown area.
Block 37: Chicago's Blind Spot
Chicago city officials' new design scheme for Block 37 includes a 66-story residential tower and a 12-story Marriott hotel.
A Puddle Or Navigable Water?
The Supreme Court rules that an abandoned gravel pit isn't navigable water.
Illinois Agency Wins Over Waste Dumping
The Supreme Court rules that the Clean Water Act does authorize the government to regulate dumping of solid waste into isolated ponds and wetlands.
Chicago's Hot Downtown Office Market
Companies are rushing to downtown Chicago and driving down vacancy rates to lowest in 20 years.
Building Boom Reshaping Chicago Skyline
As new malls and condos replace buildings of historic significance, Chicago struggles with the question: What is more important, property rights and progress or preserving architectural heritage?
A Damning Look At Historic Preservation
Chicago's Maxwell Street is the birthplace of blues. It's now lost -- a victim to America's historic preservation movement.
Rooftop Gardens
Chicago has tapped into the US EPA's Urban Heat Island Pilot Project. But greening isn't cheap.
Why Affordable Housing Needs Good Design
Chicago Sun-Times architecture critic discusses the benefits of good design in low-income neighborhoods.
Park Asset Management
Chicago communities demonstrate real-life examples of assets-based management at work for community revitalization.
Chicago's Soldier Field Plan May Score
Chicago Sun-Times critic comments on the plan to make-over Chicago's famous sports stadium.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
