New York

Architecture And The Lincoln Center

Herbert Muschamp writes about architectural competitions, the Lincoln Center, and the role of architecture in resolving "the conflict that elitism and modern democracy pose for one another."

May 6, 2002 - The New York Times

Using Design To Address Social Challenges

Fast Company profiles two New York architects successfully using design to address social problems.

May 5, 2002 - Fast Company

Sports Complex Proposed For NYC's Olympic Bid

New transit line, parks, and offices in Manhattan's West Side, and a $1 billion sports and entertainment complex are some of the new proposed project in New York City.

May 3, 2002 - The New York Times

Cesar Pelli On Skyscrapers, NYC Skyline

Cesar Pelli, architect of the world's tallest towers, talks about Ground Zero, the future of skyscrapers and New York's skyline.

May 2, 2002 - Salon

A Council District For Community Activists?

A community in Buffalo, NY proposes a council district for artists, intellectuals and activists.

April 30, 2002 - The Buffalo News

ENR's Award Of Excellence: Michael Burton

Michael Burton rose from the choking dust of the World Trade Center collapse to lead the site's cleanup effort to an anticipated early finish.

April 28, 2002 - Engineering News Record

Amtrak Hires New Executive

David L. Gunn, former chief of transit systems in New York and Washington, has been hired as the president of Amtrak.

April 27, 2002 - The New York Times

Major Forum Scheduled To Discuss WTC Site

Organizers plan to hold an "electronic town meeting" with up to 5,000 participants in the next installment of the contentious public involvement aspect of the WTC planning process.

April 26, 2002 - The New York Times

Group Struggles For Affordable Rental Housing

Long Islanders begin to rethink historically exclusionary zoning as a growing number of residents and businesses suffer it's consequences.

April 26, 2002 - The New York Times

WTC Planning Agencies Make Amends

Up for re-election in November, Governor Pataki facilitates the resolution of turf rivalries between the Port Authority of NY/NJ and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation in an attempt to speed the planning process.

April 25, 2002 - The New York Times

Saving Silicon Alley: The Key To Lower Manhattan's Future

Pundits may be underestimating both the New York tech community's persistence and its critical importance to the future of the city.

April 24, 2002 - REIS

Lofts In Dowtown Buffalo, NY, Turn Into Apartments

Eight buildings in downtown Buffalo, NY, are being converted into apartments and developers have plans for other similar projects.

April 17, 2002 - The Buffalo News

NYC To Launch Anti-Jaywalking Campaign

Smarter pedestrian planning for NYC, minus the contentious tactics of the former administration.

April 16, 2002 - The New York Times

Buffalo Using Court Action To Try And Correct Past Mistakes

Buffalo, NY, is using a court action to order the clean up of a contaminated steel plant site in South Buffalo neighborhood.

April 12, 2002 - The Buffalo News

Lower Manhattan: Principles For Redelevopment

Memorial park/museum and improved transit connections highlighted as key aspects of rebuilding Lower Manhattan.

April 11, 2002 - The New York Times

Is Neighborhood Planning Missing In Buffalo?

This article demonstrates the grass-roots planning effort taking place in Buffalo, NY.

April 11, 2002 - The Buffalo News

New Penn Station For New York Delayed

The Penn Station project in New York is behind schedule by 4 years.

April 10, 2002 - New York Daily News

Historic Villages Attract Second-Home Buyers

Homeowners looking for a second-home are attracted to small-town America.

April 9, 2002 - The New York Times

Homeowners' Assoc. Sued For Failing To Enforce Covenants

Wealthy Westchester community is tied in knots over one resident's determination to have community covenants enforced to the letter of the law.

April 8, 2002 - The New York Times

9/11 Memorial: Readers Respond

Readers respond to New York Times editorial titled "Rebuilding Downtown."

April 7, 2002 - The New York Times

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.

Senior Manager Operations, Urban Planning

New York City School Construction Authority

Building Inspector

Village of Glen Ellyn

Manager of Model Development

Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.