United States
New York Times Magazine Issue On Landscape Architecture
Numerous articles about nature and landscapes.
In Defense Of Gentrification
Richard Cravatts argues that gentrification is a "catalyst for overall growth."
The End Of The City?
In her latest book, Dark Age Ahead, Jane Jacobs' gloomy forecast for North American cities confronts readers with hard realities.
Why Home Prices Are About To Crash
The editor of the Washington Monthly points out compelling signs that the housing bubble is about to burst.
British Landowners and Walkers Face Off Regarding the Freedom to Roam
Unlike in the US, trespassing in Britian and Europe has traditionally favored the wanderer. Recent events, however, show that Nimbyism is taking root in the Old World.
Shanghai Maglev: Build It And They Don't Come
New maglev train in Shanghai demonstrates the importance of siting, design, and convenience -- ridership at 27% of capacity.
Ambitous Makeover Plans For Montreal's Waterfront
A review of the plans to transform Montreal's waterfront.
Jane Jacobs: The Twilight Of Civilization
Jane Jacobs sounded the alarm about cities 40 years ago - now her worries are bigger.
New York's Quiet Code Revolution
New York City's comprehensive rewrite of its building codes will transform the city.
Pricing Traffic, Pacing Growth
A number of pricing schemes could help alleviate downtown congestion and unwanted sprawl.
Are New Urbanists Elitist?
Do new urbanists need to rethink their attitude toward chain stores and big-box retailers, including Wal-Mart?
After The Big Dig
Architecture firm wins award for a design to transform remnants from the Big Dig into sustainable housing.
Profiles of the Next Generation of Planners, Part 3
Three more masters-level planning students share why they decided to choose planning, and what they see as the future of planning.
The End Of The Suburban Mall
We restore many public structures -- post offices, hotels, libraries, even churches. But most malls are too ugly to warrant such effort.
HOT Lanes Find Success -- And Congestion
Critics called them "Lexus lanes", but toll roads have won widespread acceptance in many places aroud the country -- except when they too are congested.
Who Should Be In Charge Of Transportation Decisions?
A new commentary by Robert Puentes blasts the nation's transportation system and policy as dysfunctional.
When Good Intentions Aren't Good Enough?
Forum Barcelona 2004, an upcoming sustainable development themed-event, is faced with criticism from local groups who contend that it does not practice what is preaches.
Congestion Charge Has Reduced Air Pollution
London's radical experiment to charge drivers of private cars entering central London has reduced air pollution.
Rehab Credit Program Saved
The Senate votes to keep a decades-old tax incentive for renovating older buildings.
Book Review: The New Civic Art
Witold Rybczynski reviews the book "The New Civic Art: Elements of Town Planning" by Andrés Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, and Robert Alminana.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
