New York
9/11 Memorial Should Be Symbolic
This editorial argues that the best use of federal funds should be invested in transportation and other infrastructure.
Residents Clash With Ferry Operator Over Harbor's Future
Influential downtown interests compete over a cherished and valuable nook of New York City's waterfront.
Residents Claim Long-Gone Nuclear Plant Causing Sickness
Residents of a Long Island town believe a long-gone nuclear plant is responsible for an exceedingly high rate of cancer in the area.
The New High Tech Retail
The New Yorker pans the latest attempt by architect Rem Koolhaus and Prada to redefine retail space in "epicenters".
Who Decides What Happens At Ground Zero?
As downtown Manhattan is being reconfigured, there seems to be chorus of voices. But who is in charge of planning?
Affordable Housing For Artists
Artists have trouble finding suitable and affordable housing.
Study Recommends Shorter Buildings
A study by the Construction Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers recommends that buildings should be designed for mass evacuations.
Drought Emergency In New York City
Mayor orders restrictions on water use.
Ground Zero: Underground Work Will Take Years
Years of underground rebuilding must be completed at the site of the World Trade Center before anything can be built above ground.
New York's New Mayor Puts Public Transit Above Cars
In contrast to Mayor Giuliani, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is favoring transit as an alternative to private cars.
New York: Transit By Example
New York's Mayor Bloomberg is making the battle against gridlock one of his administration's top priorities.
A 'New Deal' For Lower Manhattan?
Herbert Muschamp writes about the challenges architects, planners, and engineers face in rebuilding Lower Manhattan.
NYC Needs A Simple Plan...Soon
Witold Rybczynski, professor of urbanism at the University of Pennsylvania, presents his views about rebuilding at the site of the World Trade Center in New York City.
Epicenter Challenges Traditional Store Concepts
Prada's new 'epicenter' is a converted New York City building designed by designer Miuccia Prada and architect Rem Koolhaas.
Ferries To Aid NYC Commute
Additonal ferry service to be added to help Hudson River commuters in New York City.
How New York Has Changed
In some ways New York hasn't changed much since September 11. But economic and emotional impacts are still clear.
Plans For Buffalo's Tallest Building
Plans submitted for mixed-use development in Buffalo, NY, include a 50-story residential structure.
Models For Harlem's Revitalization
Harlem has been heralded as the last great fontier of Manhattan real estate.
Car-sharing Picks Up Speed In U.S. Cities
Car-sharing, already successful in the Europe, is slowly gaining acceptance. The service is now being offered in the nation's "largest, densest city" -- New York.
NY Developer Silverstein Profiled
The Wall Street Journal profiles Larry Silverstein, the New York developer who owned the WTC, and is central in the rebuilding effort.
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.
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
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
