New York
Gentrification and Resistance in New York City
Three recent studies imply that gentrification does not cause displacement. Not so, argues an article in Shelterforce Magazine and outlines what it takes to help people stay when the community improves.
NY MTA's New $200 Million Security System
The system, to be built by Lockheed, would include motion detectors, closed-circuit camera and new intelligent video software.
Parking Lots: An Oasis For Youth
A look at the role of parking lots in suburban youth culture.
New York City Tries To Keep Wal-Mart Out
The New York City Council passes a bill aimed at grocers making it harder for Wal-Mart to open a store in the city.
Graycliff Stone Mural Saved From Demolition
Frank Lloyd Wright's mural will become the focus of a cultural tour. (Includes photos.)
Did Freedom Tower Design Rip Off A Student?
The court rules that a student claiming that the 2003 design for the Freedom Tower copied his 1999 school project can proceed with his lawsuit.
Why Is New York America's Largest City?
New York has been remarkably successful relative to any other large city outside of the sunbelt and it remains the nation's premier metropolis. What accounts for New York’s rise and continuing success?
A Green Roof Grows In Queens
Landscapers have begun work on New York City's largest green roof, a project they say will help reduce the urban heat island effect and clean the air.
Experts Debate Desirability Of Density
Staten Island has been seized with a passion for 'downzoning,' or limiting housing density.
New York's $100 Million Mystery Tunnel Grant
The Port Authorities of New York and New Jersey $100 million to build a new tunnel under New York Harbor. Only problem -- they've never heard of the project.
10 Best Public Spaces
From Amsterdam, to Brazil, to St. Louis, the Project for Public Spaces adds 10 urban locations to its list of Great Public Places.
Are Zoning Laws Causing Real Estate Bubble?
Maybe zoning laws are causing the real-estate bubble.
Oh Brooklyn, My Brooklyn
It's not so easy being a cheerleader for future-forward architecture when the future is right outside your window.
New York City Agency Approves Hybrids For Taxis
Six hybrid models have been approved for use as taxis in New York City.
Apple Plans To Tear Down Historic Manhattan Building
After encountering local resistance to renovating the building for a new Apple store, the computer maker is now proposing to tear the building down outright.
Cornell Students Protest Parking Lot Plan
After sitting in at the construction site, a majority of protestors accepted an agreement to promote alternative transporation.
Penn Update
A powerhouse team will turn the country's biggest post office into itsbusiest train station.
Destiny USA: A Real Green Mega-Mall
The ambitious renewable energy goals of the $20 billion mega-mall are real, says Joel Makower.
Brooklyn Rail Yard Fight
Peter Slatin interviews a reclusive developer who's competing towin a major Brooklyn development site.
A Mall To 'Change The World'
Part Las Vegas, part Disney World, it is planned to be the world's largest man-made structure -- and also the most environmentally friendly. [Link Corrected]
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
