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Skyscrapers Flourish Despite 9-11

Delegates at the 8th Venice International Architecture Exhibition say the skyscraper is flourishing around the world despite 9-11 and security concerns.

September 18, 2002 - South African Financial Gazette

'Historic' Means Higher Home Values

Studies have shown that the 'historic' designation increases property values in a neighborhood. Why?

September 18, 2002 - The Washington Post

Property Firms Decide To Offer Partnerships

Two real-estate firms are showing a strong vote of confidence that demand for commercial real estate will continue to grow.

September 18, 2002 - The Wall Street Journal

The 'Poverty Line' Is Outdated

The 40-year old concept of a "poverty line" is showing its age and has not kept up with social and economic changes in the nation; we need a new benchmark.

September 18, 2002 - The Washington Post

Sustainability In London

Scientists and policy-makers meet in London to discuss noise pollution and filth.

September 17, 2002 - Nature

Questions Remain Concerning The Future Of Skyscrapers

Scientific American re-examines the thinking about how skyscrapers can be safer.

September 17, 2002 - Scientific American

Tijuana's Prison City: A City Governed By Criminals

The mini city within Tijuana's infamous La Mesa State Penitentiary included wood-sided townhomes, shops, and courtyards.

September 17, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

London Does Not Need Tall Buildings

A special UK committee concludes that after the 9-11 attacks, London does not need to invest in additional tall buildings.

September 17, 2002 - Building Design & Construction

Vancouver Is Growing Smart

A report released yesterday by Northwest Environment Watch and Smart Growth BC shows that Greater Vancouver is "growing smart".

September 17, 2002 - CivicInfoBC

From Forests To Flooring

While Indonesia's timber industry is booming, its tropical forests are disappearing fast. Timber from illegal logging is made into stationary, flooring and furniture for sale in Japan, China, Europe, and the U.S.

September 16, 2002 - The New York Times

Have Planners And Architects Overlooked The Moral Lesson?

Nikos Salingaros reflects on the architectural implications of the 9-11 tragedy. Have planners and architects overlooked the moral lesson?

September 16, 2002 - Planetizen

American Enterprise Interviews Andres Duany

The American Enterprise interviews Andres Duany about a wide range of topics at his home in Coral Gables.

September 16, 2002 - The American Enterprise

A Missed Learning Opportunity

The architectural implications of the September 11, 2001 tragedy; Have planners and architects overlooked the moral lesson to practice humane urban design?

September 16, 2002 - Nikos A. Salingaros

Why Corporations Are Building Green

Metropolis Magazine examines three compelling reasons that corporations are looking seriously at "green buildings".

September 15, 2002 - MetropolisMag.com

Creativity And Place-Making

Can art change a city? Some artists aspire to that. And their thoughtful approaches to place-making through art and creativity make their ideas worth exploring.

September 14, 2002 - Smart City

Would You Pay A Fee To Drive Into A City?

Starting next February, English drivers entering London will pay £5 (about $7.80) a day for the privilege of driving into the city.

September 14, 2002 - The New York Times

Two New Books Take On Suburban Realities

The American Prospect offers a dual review of "American Metropolitics: The New Suburban Reality" and "Place Matters: Metropolitics for the Twenty-first Century."

September 14, 2002 - The American Prospect

Is Mass Transit Safe?

Even though mass transit has a good record of safety following 9/11, some say security arrangements are inadequate.

September 13, 2002 - FOX News

Ranchlands: Last Hope For Preserving Habitat

New research shows that ranchlands, long accused of damaging the ecosystem, play a beneficial role in protecting habitat for native species.

September 13, 2002 - The New York Times

Does Sprawl Change The Weather?

The BBC reports that climate experts are urging the UK government to examine links between sprawl and the climate.

September 13, 2002 - BBC News

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

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