History / Preservation
Using Demolition To Preserve
Officials at the National Trust for Historic Preservation that the role of preservation is changing to include neighborhood revitalization and the fight against urban sprawl.
Site of Ancient City Trampled by US Military Base
Establishing a military base on the site of the ancient city of Babylon called a "reckless act of cultural vandalism."
Architectural Inventory For Historic San Francisco District
The only way to identify and hopefully preserve the architectural gems in a vast, overlooked neighborhood is to catalog every single building in it.
The Danger Of Drilling In Alaska
Thomas L. Friedman writes that the Bush administration's energy policy and the "obsession" to drill for oil in Alaska's wildlife refuge "endangers" the U.S.
Nation's Oldest City Can't Afford To Preserve Its History
The city with nation's oldest and largest collections of historical structures cannot afford the tens of millions of dollars needed to acquire and preserve them.
Wright House. Wrong Place?
Historic value can't always save buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright from demolition.
Developing Over The Past: The Human Face Behind Archaeological Sites
A Washington Native American tribe confronts the state for building over the burial sites of its ancestors.
Wal-Mart's Latest Loop-hole
Wal-Mart's latest solution to ordinances that limit the size of stores is to build two smaller stores side-by-side.
Pave Paradise To Put Up A Parking Deck?
University officials are threatening eminent domain to acquire a Champaign local landmark to demolish and make way for a 900-space parking deck.
Tsunami Uncovers Indian 'Atlantis'
Archaeologists have begun excavations of what is believed to be an ancient city that was uncovered by the Dec. 26 tsunami.
Getting To Know Your City, Round Two
Under new management, the D.C. City Museum will reopen within the year.
Surveying Los Angeles' Historic Resources
A panel of experts discusses Los Angeles' groundbreaking, city-wide historic resources survey.
The Double-Edged Sword of Eminent Domain
An upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case ruling could have a major impact on preservation and community revitalization.
How To Help?
Architects and planners are eager to help tsunami victims rebuild. But Western solutions are not always the best.
The Perfect Historic Preservation Case Study
The debate over preserving L.A.'s Ambassador Hotel is a perfect case study in historic preservation in this 'equivocal city.'
Planning Lessons From The Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster
APA Senior Research Associate James Schwab discusses lessons to be learned and explores what we already know about tsunamis from prior research.
Size and Historic Preservation
The 41-story Singer Building, an elegant Beaux-Arts tower, was the tallest in the world when it was completed in 1908. Why was it demolished in 1967?
India's Vulnerable Coastlines
Poorly planned development has made India's coastlines vulnerable.
Mexican Town Fights Mine Giant
A Canadian company wants to begin extracting gold and silver from a mountain in Cerro de San Pedro.
Is Faux History Still History?
Philadelphians debate whether an imitation colonial-style building from the 1960s should be preserved for its historic significance.
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.
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