New York
Should Battery Park City be Privatized?
The first CEO of New York's Battery Park City calls for a $3 billion selloff and a $300 million growth spurt at the historic mixed-use development.
How Luxury Real Estate Benefits Affordable Housing
The impact of market-driven inclusionary zoning programs is expected to increase.
An Interview with Daniel Libeskind
An interview with architect Daniel Libeskind, master-plan designer for the new World Trade Center site.
Isle of Wait
Manhattan's West Side stadium is dead, Ground Zero is in shambles. It must be time to take on Governors Island.
Buffalo Celebrates 50 Years of The Skyway...Or Maybe Not
The mile-long elevated highway, once hailed as a remarkable achievment is now seen by some as a barrier to development of Buffalo's waterfornt.
Is Zoning Replacing Planning?
A new piece of legislation going before voters in New York would limit the amount of development in many low-density neighborhoods, and encourage planning over upzoning to encourage development.
Why is New York America's Largest City?
New York has been remarkably successful and it remains the nation's premier metropolis. Edward L. Glaeser evaluates what accounts for New York's rise and continuing success in this academic discussion paper.
Alabany's Historic Preservation Challenges
Albany struggles with the challenges of historic preservation. Despite progress, some are worried about failure to capitalize on heritage tourism.
Density And The 'Downzoning Uprising'
Density means vitality and energy for a city...as long as it is not too close to home.
The Downzoning Uprising... In NYC
The neighborhood preservation movement has arrived in New York City, and residents are pushing back against ever-increasing density.
NY Subway Identified As Possible Terror Target -- System On Alert
New York City increases subway security after a "specific" threat to the city's subway is announced.
Little Village Keeps Out Big Boxes
East Aurora, a suburb of Buffalo, says no to big box attempts to change the small town feel it guards.
International Freedom Center 'Evicted' from Ground Zero
The ideologically-loaded debate over what kind of history can be permitted at the former World Trade Center site has put an end to the proposed International Freedom Center.
At Ground Zero Celebrate Life, Not Memorialize Fear
The prescription for future development at Ground Zero should draw on the proven lessons of what has evolved over time in the lower Manhattan neighborhoods that border the site.
Public Park Or Glorified Front Lawn?
Planned Brooklyn waterfront park draws criticism from neighborhood groups.
Reconstructing Lost Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings
Three long-lost buildings from Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House are being rebuilt brick by brick.
Gentrification and Resistance in New York City
Three recent studies imply that gentrification does not cause displacement. Not so, argues an article in Shelterforce Magazine and outlines what it takes to help people stay when the community improves.
NY MTA's New $200 Million Security System
The system, to be built by Lockheed, would include motion detectors, closed-circuit camera and new intelligent video software.
Parking Lots: An Oasis For Youth
A look at the role of parking lots in suburban youth culture.
New York City Tries To Keep Wal-Mart Out
The New York City Council passes a bill aimed at grocers making it harder for Wal-Mart to open a store in the city.
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.
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
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
