History / Preservation
Isabel's Long-Term Damages
The destruction left by Hurricane Isabel 'is likely to accelerate the trend of mini-mansions pushing middle-income families and summer cottages from the waterfront.'
Build The Light Rail, But Spare The Trees
Century old palm trees lining the desert city centre in Arizona are to be displaced not removed, to make way for Light Rail.
Urban Planning Lessons From Cuba
A look at the history of urban planning in Cuba illustrates how participatory planning and Cuban socialism can mutually learn from one another.
Restoring A Railroad Station
Preservation efforts at a New Jersey train station spark renewed interest in the station's home town.
Comeback Company Town
Marktown, a small company town in Indiana, known for its narrow sidewalks, is beginning to reemerge after years of community and economic decline.
Has Historic Preservation Gone Too Far?
Does every structure designed by a prominent architect need to be saved?
Historic Houses In Baghdad Being Destroyed By Owners
An upper middle-class neighborhood in Baghdad is using the opportunity of the recent 'breakdown of law and order' to demolish their homes, which are protected by stringent historic preservation laws.
How The Great Fire Of London Changed Planning
Adrian Tinniswood weaves a fascinating tale about the Great Fire of London's impact on urban planning in the city.
Preserving California's Historic Missions
Preservationists seek federal funds to preserve California's 21 historic Spanish missions.
Preservation Used As A Blunt Force Object
Brought to you by the city's preservationists, who'll do anything to stop a bulldozer.
To Preserve Or To Demolish, That Is The Question
Should a cash-strapped city pour money into preservering a national landmark?
Historic Preservation Vs. A New School
How will the Los Angeles School District convert one of city's most famous hotels into a school?
Pittsburgh Planners Find Inspiration In Prague
Prague, in Central Europe, with 1.2 million residents, has succeeded in developing and preserving its historic center.
Historic Status Sought For New Deal Homestead
Inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places could bring federal dollars for Neal Deal homesteads.
Should Houston Astrodome Be Saved?
The Houston Astrodome has not aged well. Houston is deciding whether or not to save the Astrodome.
Historic Preservation Reality TV
A new BBC series asks viewers to vote for the building they think most deserves to be restored.
Historic Neighborhood Status In Demand In Arizona
The perks of being deemed historic, such as huge property-tax breaks and increased property value attracts a burgeoning number of neighborhoods.
Venice Is Sinking And Flooding
With the imminent threat of increased flooding and erosion, some are wondering if Venice, Italy will be able to sustain itself as a habitable place.
Citizen And Musican Save Landmark Church
Musican/Artist Ani DiFranco and manager Scot Fisher return to where their hearts and roots are to save a landmark.
Historic Preservation Efforts For Mail Order Homes
Joliet, IL is redefining historic preservation by pioneering efforts to preserve mail order homes.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
City of Moreno Valley
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
City of Cambridge, Maryland
