Architecture
Shaping The City: Transforming Waterfronts
When he visits London, Roger K. Lewis gets "waterfront envy." In this column he discusses the history behind waterfront development in U.S. cities and proposes changes for waterfronts in Washington D.C.
Reinventing A Rust Belt City
In the 1980s, Bilbao, Spain, had a lot in common with some U.S. 'Rust Belt' cities - declining population, dying industries, and a depressed downtown. This is the story of Bilbao's remarkable turnaround.
A New Concept For Affordable Housing
Architectural firms throughout the country are improving low cost housing to enhance life style and foster community.
The History Of Graffiti
The Washington Post explores the origins and details of urban scrawl, also known as graffiti.
The Architecture Firm Of The Future?
A young architecture firm, like many of its peers, has adopted a new approach to architecture practice that combines computer technology, marketing, and business strategies from outside the profession.
Focus On Signage
The proper way to demarcate a building, is a difficult topic -- it invariably comes down to a matter of taste.
Building The Tranquil And Flexible Workplace
The unique call center designed to be open and airy -- and quiet. Plus, it can be converted to industrial space inside of one week.
Why New Urbanism Is Important
As we develop and become more dependent on our cars, our appliances, our computers, we also become more isolated.
Inventive And Unusual Homes
A film popular at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival showcases five inventive homes.
Ancient University, Avant-Garde Architecture
University of Utrecht, Netherlands, is 365 years old and inventing the architecture of tomorrow.
A Sample Park Marketing Plan From Buffalo
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy creates an innovative marketing plan to promote parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
Architecture Is UNC Anthem
The new University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Chancellor is making architecture and urban design the top priority on campus.
EcoComplex: A Model Of Eco-Friendly Architecture
New Jersey's EcoComplex, an environmental research and technology development center, practices what it preaches.
Twelve Most Distinctive Towns
The National Trust for Historic Preservation names its twelve picks for the 2001 list of most distinctive towns.
A Built Environment Enhanced By Design
California State Architect Stephan Castellanos envisions a place with not just aesthetic, but responsible design.
Anchorage Weakens Big Box Zoning Proposal
Anchorage, AK, is trying to decide on an ordinance that limits huge stores but does not scare away developers.
Beautiful Billboards
Columbia, South Carolina is using unsold billboards to display public art.
Translucent Concrete: Will It Transform Architecture?
It is still very much in the research stage, but could translucent concrete dramatically transform buildings and cities?
Central European Architecture Visits L.A.
How do you make order and logic in a city? The same questions that faced medieval planners face planners today.
California Parks Awarded Largest Grant Ever
California state officials approve $388 million in grants to cities and counties for improving parks.
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.
Caltrans
Smith Gee Studio
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
