Landscape Architecture
Starchitect Fantasies Come True In Astana, Kazakhstan
A 203-foot pyramid, designed by British architect Lord Foster, is only one example of over-the-top urban design in Kazakhstan's remote capital city.
City of Fear? Not So Much
New York City's planners are welcoming the news that many of the city's security bollards, planters and Jersey barriers are going to be removed.
Urban Areas Say 'No' To Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart's expansion into urban areas, which the company believes is necessary for continued growth, is continuing to meet strong opposition.
A Conversation With Majora Carter
MacArthur "genius grant" recepient Majora Carter talks about the Sustainable South Bronx initiative and environmental justice.
Boston Battles Over Park Name
In Boston, the naming of public spaces can be more challenging than actually building it in the first place.
High Hopes For Huge Toronto Park
Plans are underway in Toronto for the development of a huge public park along the city's Lake Ontario waterfront. Like many big cities, Toronto is utilizing abandoned and underused industrial lands to create an attractive destination.
'Fractal' Design Makes More With Less
In a comparative study of English towns, one small village with a compact and walkable design has been shown to seem much larger to pedestrians than a comparable area in a big city -- mainly because there is more to see there.
Documenting The American Landscape
The Center for Land Use Interpretation's Land Use Database is a repository of information about unusual and exemplary sites throughout the United States.
Multimedia Presentations On 9-11 Memorials Progress
Interactive multimedia presentations review the design and progress of rebuilding at Ground Zero and Flight 93 and Pentagon memorials.
William Garnett's Poetic Vision With Aerial Photography
William A. Garnett, a pioneer of aerial photographs that revealed unusual land patterns died at the age of 86.
California's Largest Wetlands Project
A historic moment for the complex and ambitious Bolsa Chica restoration project.
A Green Grassy Lawn: Love It Or Leave It?
Researchers at Arizona State University investigate landscape design and human-landscape interaction.
Philadelphia's Eco-Friendly Stormwater Management Approach
Philadelphia's bold approach to stormwater management could be a model for other cities.
Developing A New Vision For Seattle's Green Infrastructure
A recent column calls on the city’s residents to come together to develop a 100-year plan to keep the 'Emerald City' green and livable.
Promoting Green Space In The Urban Core
The city of Seattle is proposing to change its planning regulations to encourage green vegetation in new urban developments.
Mining Companies Blast Mountaintops and Memories
Controversial technique by mining companies of dynamiting moutaintops to get at coal destroys more than the environment.
U.S. National Parks At Risk From Global Warming
Report warns that Yellowstone, Yosemite, and other beloved national parks are threatened by global warming.
Concrete Sidewalks Making Way For Rubber
Rubber sidewalks are gaining popularity due to their resilience and cost benefits over concrete.
Boston Adds Solar Powered Trash Cans
The City of Boston is in the process of adding solar powered trash cans in its downtown. Despite early confusion from pedestrians, Mayor Tom Menino praises them for their cleanliness and ability to save on labor costs.
Top-Down Greening In The Urban Core
Can cities get back in touch with nature? Planners, developers, architects, and policy makers convened in Los Angeles June 7 to face the challenge and develop a plan of action to help bring life onto the rooftops of L.A.'s downtown.
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
