New York
Using The Law To Preserve History
A law firm renovates the interior of an historic Louis Sullivan building in Buffalo.
Landlords Get Tough In New York's Condo Conversions
Weakened rent stabilization laws help landlords evict market-rate tenants. In Manhattan, more than 7,000 apartments are slated for conversion.
Homeless Find Good Design For $7 A Night
How one non-profit design competition led to the creation of temporary housing for the homeless using a simple formula: asking future residents what they wanted.
Empire State Building Turns 75
Once the world's tallest building, a New York City landmark will celebrate its 75th birthday.
The Evolving -- And Possibly Permanent -- Face Of Graffiti
Acid and shoe polish have proved an indelible combination for New York's lone generation of relatively clean subway cars.
Ground Zero Intolerance?
The government's plans to move Ground Zero forward are a big step back in time, writes Peter Slatin.
Building Green Affordable Housing In NYC
South Bronx affordable housing goes big and goes green.
New York City Faces Immense Growth
How can the city learn from other major metropolises like Chicago and Los Angeles to develop a viable growth strategy for the 21st century?
The 'Great Chelsea Nightclub Massacre'
Why did police raid six nightclubs in Manhattan on the night of March 31?
Using Historic Preservation To Block Suburban Renovations
Is the movement a valid attempt to stop 'Home Depot moderne' from infiltrating historic older suburbs, or simply another mechanism to control property rights?
New York City Far From Wireless
Out of touch politicians relying too much on large internet providers have left the city lagging behind Philadelphia’s efforts.
Immigrants Keep New York City Alive
While other cities have struggled with loss of population and cultural attractions, the steady influx of immigrants to the Big Apple keeps the city prospering, according to this editorial.
Historic Preservation Vs. Transit Hub In NYC
Lisa Chamberlain examines NYC's historic Corbin Building at 11 John Street that's being taken by eminent domain to make way for the new Fulton Street Transit Center.
Friday Funny: Number One Goes Green
Replacing water with slipperiness in an unexpected place can save energy.
New York City: Shaped By The 'Loathsome'
The New York Press lists the 50 most loathsome New Yorkers, and a couple of developers top the list.
New York Relieved To Be Oil-Independent
In the face of a ballooning national debt and possibly impending oil shocks, the city can rest assured that its public transit network provides residents with a little breathing room.
Discounts On Thruway Tolls For Fuel Efficient Cars
The New York Thruway Authority will be offering a new "Green Pass" discount plan for motorists who use E-ZPass and drive fuel efficient vehicles, starting this spring.
New York Subways Not Accessible
Only 11% of the system can be used by the disabled, and significant improvements to the situation may be impossible.
Friday Funny: The Joys Of Public Transportation
Would you be able to hear conversations like this in your personal car? Of course not.
Luxury Condos Move 'Forward' In Lower East Side
The former home of a prominent Jewish-American newspaper now represents the hottest conversion in the fast-changing New York neighborhood.
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
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
