Inhabitat NYC

Large Capital Infusion for New York's Community Parks Initiative

$285 million in capital dollars through 2019 will help fund parks in New York not called the High Line and lacking high-profile private backing.

October 13, 2015 - Inhabitat NYC

Bioswale

Coming to the Streets of New York: 2,000 Bioswales

New York will invest $46 million in an aesthetically pleasing and functional addition to its streets—2,000 bioswales that absorb stormwater and provide a lush sidewalk garden.

November 13, 2014 - Inhabitat NYC

Highest and Best Use of Empty Shipping Containers

The DeKalb Market on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn showcases adaptive reuse of old shipping containers at its best with an eclectic mix of small shops, picnic area, food vendors, urban garden, and DJ booth.

July 27, 2011 - Inhabitat NYC

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.

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.