Skyscrapers
Developers Seeking Approval for Chicago's Second Tallest Skyscraper
A skyscraper proposed for land formerly owned by Tribune Media has been redesigned to assuage the concerns of neighbors.
The 50 Most Influential Tall Buildings of the Last 50 Years
Sure to stir controversy, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has compiled a list of the 50 most influential tall buildings of the last 50 years.
Largest Condo High-Rise Since the Recession Planned for Chicago's Michigan Ave
At 74 stories and 421 units, 1000M will be the largest condo tower built in Chicago since the Great Recession decimated the local real estate development industry.
New Supertall Skyscraper Coming to Manhattan
The latest supertall addition to the New York skyline departs from the recent glut of skinny residential buildings popping up in Manhattan. The new building at 270 Park Avenue will have significantly more girth and be filled with offices.
Zoning Change Could Produce a Skyline Change in Denver
The owner of three centrally located parking lots in Denver is seeking a zoning change that would leverage affordable housing for free future development from height restrictions.
Chicago's Tallest Office Building Since 1990 Cracks the Top 20 Tallest in the City
The Bank of America Tower is the newest skyscraper to line the Chicago River.
After Changes, New Tower Might Not Be Detroit's Tallest Tower After All
A building under construction at the former site of J.L. Hudson's department store in Detroit will no longer reach 900 feet, as once planned.
New Chicago Residential Tower Sets a New Standard in a City Famous for Height
The newly opened Nema Chicago tower, at 76 stories, is the city of Chicago's tallest residential building.
Design Review: Boston's Posh New High Rise
One Dalton Street, the third tallest building in Boston, is almost complete.
More Skyscrapers Coming Soon to New York City's Skyline
After a decade of skyward expansion, even more skyscrapers are on the horizon in Manhattan.
Proposed Tower In San Jose Distracts From Good Urbanism
A group has proposed a monumental tower to advertise San Jose and Silicon Valley to the world. The city would be better off focusing on its streetscape rather than its skyline.
The New Skyscraper on the Block in Chicago
The Second City has a new third-tallest skyscraper.
A Car-Centric Past and a More Vertical Future in Phoenix
Phoenix has the zoning for more height in its downtown, and future development might finally yield a more recognizable skyline.
Tracking the Skyward Progress of Western U.S. Cities
A Washington Post feature analyzes the changing skylines of cities from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
Regulations on 'Mechanical Voids' in Luxury Residential Towers Coming Soon to NYC
The city is responding to controversies surrounding building practices that boost heights of luxury residential towers, while leaving big sections of the buildings empty.
The Year in Skyscraper Construction
China continues to lead the world in the construction of skyscrapers.
Philly's New Tallest Tower Earns Positive Reviews
The first building in Philadelphia to surpass 1,000 feet is now the tenth tallest building in the country. Here's what local media is writing about the Comcast Technology Center.
Skyline Redefining Redevelopment Moving Forward in Denver
The Denver City Council approved a development agreement and rezoning for a 58-acre parcel along the South Platte River that is currently home to the Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park.
Philadelphia’s Skyline History
The city didn’t have tall buildings until the 1980s. Then its skyline took off.
New Skyscraper Blooming on London's Skyline
A new tulip-shaped tower designed by Foster + Partners is planned for London. Approval is still pending.
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.
City of Albany
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
