New York
Did The EPA Mislead The Public About Air Quality After 9/11?
A class-action lawsuit accuses the EPA of 'prematurely announcing that it was safe to return' to buildings around the WTC site.
Planet's Most Famous Piece of Real Estate Turning 100
Times Square used to exhibit a special kind of urbanity: food, theatre, and sexiness. Does it still?
Asthma Linked To Ground Zero Pollution
A study finds that the condition of children with asthma living near the World Trade Center was worsened by the 9/11 attack.
Prosecutors Designate 2-Block Section A 'No Plea' Zone
In the designated no-plea zone, the rules are new and tougher, and they are sending out a strong message: Commit a crime and you'll do the time.
EPA Malfeasance In Downtown Manhattan?
Residents and workers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn sued the Environmental Protection Agency for misleading the public about air quality after the 9/11 attacks
Convention Center and Sports Stadium Debate
Recent plans to expand the Javits Convention Center in NYC raises questions over whether stadiums are practical expansions of convention centers.
New Design Guidelines Leave Room for Innovation
Drafters of the World Trade Center redevelopment design guidelines hope to entice creative architectural projects.
A House In The Hamptons For $300 A Month
When the summer people move out, college students move in to upscale rentals.
WTC Environmental Impact Statement Draws Fire
The draft environmental impact study is criticized for ignoring the cumulative impact on local residents.
What To Do With New York's Iron Triangle?
New York's 'Iron Triangle' is an eyesore, but perhaps also a thriving business community. Should it be condemned?
Automobile Apartheid Is Killing New Yorkers
Traffic and automobile supremacy is getting more attention in the Big Apple.
RFQ For New York's High Line Master Plan
Efforts to reclaim the High Line, the unused 1.5-mile-long elevated rail structure on Manhattan’s West side, have taken a major step towards becoming a reality.
Sidewalks vs. Streets
New York City officials debate plans for the World Trade Center redevelopment.
Empire Zones Program Returns 'Pathetic'
One of New York State's most popular economic-development program doesn't meet expectations.
The World's Largest Design Competition
Submissions poured in from 63 countries in what became known as the world's largest design competition. This virtual exhibit showcases all 5201 entries to the WTC Site Memorial design competition.
New Housing New York Competition Winners
Inspiring designs for affordable, sustainable housing on view through March at NYC's Center for Architecture.
Is Ambitious City-County Merger Plan Feasible?
Is it possible to merge Buffalo and Erie County?
Proposal Of 'Greater Buffalo' Through City-County Merger
Facing falling population and continuing economic decline Erie County Executive proposes merging the government of the City of Buffalo with the County's, to create a new regional government.
New York's City-wide Street Light Competition
It's a thrilling time... to be a street-light enthusiast.
Whetting The Olympic Dream
Andrew Yang explores New York City's bid for hosting the 2012 Olympics.
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
