Architecture
Robert Moses Born This Day In 1888
The NY Times, in its "On This Day" section, provides a link to the obituary for Robert Moses, a major influence on the shape of our cities.
Public Sector Office Of The Future
The U.S. General Services Administration presents it's plans for the future public-sector "integrated workspace."
Tampa Using Fashionable Water Management
The city is undertaking a beautification project for its network of retention ponds.
Amanda The Architect?
E-Toy's new architect doll comes with all the accessories an architect needs.
The Vanguard Of Design
Ten architecture firms offer a vision of the future of architecture.
Graves Named 2001 AIA Gold Medalist
Architect Michael Graves is the recipient of the 2001 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal.
Sleek And Modern Is Back In LA Buildings
There is a demand in LA for futuristic buildings. The sleek lines of modernism are popular with image-conscious firms.
San Francisco's Building Competition
Reviving an old policy, developers in San Francisco must compete to build based on the building's architectural beauty.
Why Affordable Housing Needs Good Design
Chicago Sun-Times architecture critic discusses the benefits of good design in low-income neighborhoods.
Chicago's Soldier Field Plan May Score
Chicago Sun-Times critic comments on the plan to make-over Chicago's famous sports stadium.
The Resort Squeeze On SUVs
SUVs keep getting bigger. What will drivers do when they don't fit in garages?
Development Project Awards For Excellence
The Urban Land Institute has recognized 11 urban development projects across the US with a prestigious Award for Excellence.
What Drivers See in Signs Examined
Are sign ordinances too strict?
Trailblazing
Municipalities are realizing that canals, though not as beautiful as natural streams, can be "recreational gold mines."
Bash And Build
Bulldozers tear across North Jersey demolishing historic homes and replacing them with "Bigfoot" houses and "McMansions."
Preventing Crime With Design
A good building or community design can dramatically reduce the possibility of crime. Detroit offers several examples.
New Urbanism: A Better Suburbia?
Is New Urbanism--a reaction to featureless sprawl--the "cure for suburbia's ills?"
Support For New Guggenheim
City will donate land and money for the proposed new Guggenheim museum in lower Manhattan expected to cost $678 million and to be designed by Frank O. Gehry.
Las Vegas Takes A Spin
Plans to bring the World's tallest Ferris wheel to the famed strip are being finalized.
Smithsonian Honors Top Architects, Designers
The Smithsonian recognized three architects and designers for their contributions to building and landscape design.
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.
Ascent Environmental
Borough of Carlisle
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
