United States

Adaptive Reuse Of Malls: Why It Makes Sense

Adaptive reuse projects are gaining momentum. This articles lists recent projects, discusses challenges, and offers suggestions for success.

September 21, 2001 - Washington Business Journal

To Fight Sprawl And Smog, Get Rid Of Free Parking

Free parking encourages driving and parking lots make pedestrian and bike travel difficult. Alan Durning offers suggestions to help the nation save oil and reduce car use.

September 21, 2001 - Utne Reader

No More Oil?

Scientific American reviews Hubbert's Peak: The Impendig World Oil Shortage -- the 100-year petroleum era is over.

September 21, 2001 - Scientific American

Is Architecture Irrelevant? Mockbee Speaks Out

Samuel Mockbee, winner of a MacArthur Foundation 'Genius' grant, talks about the relevance of architecture, his influences, and why you shouldn't "trust anyone under 50."

September 20, 2001 - Salon

After The Attacks, Rethink Nation's Energy Policy

Editorial argues that in the aftermath of last week's tragic events, the nation should review its energy policy and look at conservation and alternative energy sources.

September 20, 2001 - E-The Environmental Magazine

The Future Of Tall Buildings

Are tall buildings easy targets for terrorism? Will the skyscraper survive? Experts express their opinions.

September 20, 2001 - The New York Times

Protecting Skyscrapers From Terrorist Attacks

Is it possible to design "fortress skyscrapers" that can withstand terrorist attacks? Would anyone want to work in such a building? This article discusses techniques for protecting tall buildings.

September 20, 2001 - The New York Times

A Backlash Against Skyscrapers

Are skyscrapers unsuitable for the 21st century or are they the most efficient response to market demand? Architects and planners debate.

September 20, 2001 - The Boston Globe

Real Estate Questions Answered

David Roeder presents his view on the future of skyscrapers and real estate.

September 19, 2001 - Chicago Sun-Times

Transportation Industry In Dire Straits

The transportation industry says that it will take a major hit until consumers regain confidence in air travel.

September 19, 2001 - Richmond Times-Dispatch

World's Tallest Man-made Structure Proposed

Proposed "solar chimney" in Australia would be twice as tall as the world's tallest building and provide power to 200,000 homes.

September 18, 2001 - Wired

Saarinen's TWA Terminal: Airport Of An Innocent Age

The author recalls a tour of the TWA Flight Center on the day before his tour guide, Neil D. Levin, executive director of the Port of New York and New Jersey, attended a breakfast meeting at the World Trade Center.

September 18, 2001 - The New York Times

Agritainment: From Farm To Entertainment

Faced with difficult economic times, farmers are finding entertainment uses for their farmland.

September 18, 2001 - The News & Observer

New York's Building Boom Loses Steam After WTC Attacks

The building boom in Manhattan, New York, has slowed down after the attacks on the World Trade Center.

September 18, 2001 - The New York Times

One Of Terrorists Studied Urban Planning

CNN reports that one of the suspected terrorists in the September 11 attack studied urban planning in Hamburg, Germany.

September 18, 2001 - CNN

What Should Replace Twin Towers?

If World Trade Center is not rebuilt, what should go in its place?

September 18, 2001 - Dallas News

Researchers Design Innovative Wind-Powered Buildings

Researchers in the U.K. have developed wind-turbines that could be integrated into buildings. Experts say the innovative concept could be a "new paradigm" as the demand for renewable energy grows.

September 17, 2001 - NewScientist

Book Review: My Life As Told By Water

Author David James Duncan writes thought-provoking essays about environmental issues.

September 17, 2001 - The Seattle Times

Community Development Credit Unions

Community Development Credit Unions (CDCUs) may be the best vehicle for providing affordable capital and financial services in low- and very low-income areas. So why can't there be more of them? This article seeks to answer that question.

September 17, 2001 - The Brookings Institution

Internet Access In Your Car: Is It Safe?

Drivers can access the Internet from their cars. Is it safe?

September 17, 2001 - Scientific American

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.

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.