New York
How Luxury Real Estate Benefits Affordable Housing
The impact of market-driven inclusionary zoning programs is expected to increase.
An Interview with Daniel Libeskind
An interview with architect Daniel Libeskind, master-plan designer for the new World Trade Center site.
Isle of Wait
Manhattan's West Side stadium is dead, Ground Zero is in shambles. It must be time to take on Governors Island.
Buffalo Celebrates 50 Years of The Skyway...Or Maybe Not
The mile-long elevated highway, once hailed as a remarkable achievment is now seen by some as a barrier to development of Buffalo's waterfornt.
Is Zoning Replacing Planning?
A new piece of legislation going before voters in New York would limit the amount of development in many low-density neighborhoods, and encourage planning over upzoning to encourage development.
Why is New York America's Largest City?
New York has been remarkably successful and it remains the nation's premier metropolis. Edward L. Glaeser evaluates what accounts for New York's rise and continuing success in this academic discussion paper.
Alabany's Historic Preservation Challenges
Albany struggles with the challenges of historic preservation. Despite progress, some are worried about failure to capitalize on heritage tourism.
Density And The 'Downzoning Uprising'
Density means vitality and energy for a city...as long as it is not too close to home.
The Downzoning Uprising... In NYC
The neighborhood preservation movement has arrived in New York City, and residents are pushing back against ever-increasing density.
NY Subway Identified As Possible Terror Target -- System On Alert
New York City increases subway security after a "specific" threat to the city's subway is announced.
Little Village Keeps Out Big Boxes
East Aurora, a suburb of Buffalo, says no to big box attempts to change the small town feel it guards.
International Freedom Center 'Evicted' from Ground Zero
The ideologically-loaded debate over what kind of history can be permitted at the former World Trade Center site has put an end to the proposed International Freedom Center.
At Ground Zero Celebrate Life, Not Memorialize Fear
The prescription for future development at Ground Zero should draw on the proven lessons of what has evolved over time in the lower Manhattan neighborhoods that border the site.
Public Park Or Glorified Front Lawn?
Planned Brooklyn waterfront park draws criticism from neighborhood groups.
Reconstructing Lost Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings
Three long-lost buildings from Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House are being rebuilt brick by brick.
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.)
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
