Architecture

Urban Planning Has Lessons For Business

The bustling urban streets of New York in the 1960s could be a template for the modern office and workplace.

February 12, 2001 - The Guardian Unlimited

A Building Renaissance In Downtown LA

There will be a new school built on Grand Avenue. It will hold its own with the new cathedral and Disney Hall.

February 10, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Should 'Monster Homes' Be Banned?

While residents complain about huge houses on tiny lots, planning agencies hesitate to take action. Why?

February 7, 2001 - The Washington Post

New Urbanism In Minnesota

Housing developments in St. Paul and Minneapolis take the New Urbanism approach.

February 7, 2001 - Pioneer Planet

Urban Goes Suburban In Anaheim

Disney's California Adventure reflects "the fusion of urban and suburban values that is redefining the So.Ca. lansdcape."

February 7, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Public Space: Goods For Sale

Economic interests now shape public space in Berlin, Germany. How will this trend change the role of public spaces in our urban society?

February 6, 2001 - Topos

Is The Hollywood Bowl Headed For Demolition?

New Times LA reports that plans to fix L.A.'s famous Hollywood Bowl have taken a suspicious turn: demolition.

February 6, 2001 - New Times-LA

Hey! Check Out LA's Urban Landscape Art

MOCA's billboards-61 of them throughout LA -encourage motorists to consider urban details as art in the landscape.

February 5, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

A Black LA Church On Fire--With Vision

The new sanctuary is a synthesis-'which is what we're trying to do with society.'It will renew the Southwest LA area.

February 3, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Green Construction Guide

The PPRC publishes a guide to green building for project developers.

February 3, 2001 - Pollution Prevention Resource Center

AIA Honors Architects

The American Institute of Architecture honors six architects for their contributions to architecture.

February 1, 2001 - Design Architecture

Boston's Big-Dig Open Space Plan Lags

Boston's Big Dig officials say that they may not be able to develop an innovative comprehensive design by the scheduled date.

January 30, 2001 - The Boston Globe

The Smithsonian Comes To Las Vegas

Smithsonian-sponsored tours of art and architecture have added Las Vegas to the schedule. "Glitz and fakery is art, too."

January 26, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Park Restoration Unlocks Details Of Noted Architect

John Russell Pope designed the Jefferson Memorial, the National Gallery of Art, and the National Archives in Washington.

January 26, 2001 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Suddenly, Architecture Matters

Young architects willing to take risks are bringing back good urban design.

January 25, 2001 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Block 37: Chicago's Blind Spot

Chicago city officials' new design scheme for Block 37 includes a 66-story residential tower and a 12-story Marriott hotel.

January 24, 2001 - Chicago Sun-Times

Green Roofs Slow To Take Root

Roof gardens have been used in Europe for 25 years and can make a building more energy-efficient. Are they up to tackling the urban water runoff and urban heat island problems in U.S. cities?

January 24, 2001 - San Jose Mercury News

Improving The Cityscape

Suggestions to improve Milwaukee's cityscape.

January 23, 2001 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Architect Morris Lapidus Dies

Designer of the Fontainebleau in Miami, Florida, appreciation for his opulent designs came late in life.

January 20, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Las Vegas Short On Parks

In the gaming capital of the nation, local officials are working to combat the shortage of parks and recreation facilities.

January 19, 2001 - Las Vegas Sun

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.