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Did Freedom Tower Design Rip Off A Student?

The court rules that a student claiming that the 2003 design for the Freedom Tower copied his 1999 school project can proceed with his lawsuit.

August 15, 2005 - The New York Times

Why Is New York America's Largest City?

New York has been remarkably successful relative to any other large city outside of the sunbelt and it remains the nation's premier metropolis. What accounts for New York’s rise and continuing success?

August 15, 2005 - Harvard University

A Green Roof Grows In Queens

Landscapers have begun work on New York City's largest green roof, a project they say will help reduce the urban heat island effect and clean the air.

August 15, 2005 - The New York Times

Experts Debate Desirability Of Density

Staten Island has been seized with a passion for 'downzoning,' or limiting housing density.

August 12, 2005 - Governing

New York's $100 Million Mystery Tunnel Grant

The Port Authorities of New York and New Jersey $100 million to build a new tunnel under New York Harbor. Only problem -- they've never heard of the project.

August 4, 2005 - The New York Times

10 Best Public Spaces

From Amsterdam, to Brazil, to St. Louis, the Project for Public Spaces adds 10 urban locations to its list of Great Public Places.

August 4, 2005 - Project For Public Spaces

Are Zoning Laws Causing Real Estate Bubble?

Maybe zoning laws are causing the real-estate bubble.

August 1, 2005 - Slate

Oh Brooklyn, My Brooklyn

It's not so easy being a cheerleader for future-forward architecture when the future is right outside your window.

July 29, 2005 - MetropolisMag.com

New York City Agency Approves Hybrids For Taxis

Six hybrid models have been approved for use as taxis in New York City.

July 28, 2005 - The New York Times

Apple Plans To Tear Down Historic Manhattan Building

After encountering local resistance to renovating the building for a new Apple store, the computer maker is now proposing to tear the building down outright.

July 26, 2005 - Apple Insider

Cornell Students Protest Parking Lot Plan

After sitting in at the construction site, a majority of protestors accepted an agreement to promote alternative transporation.

July 24, 2005 - The New York Times

Penn Update

A powerhouse team will turn the country's biggest post office into itsbusiest train station.

July 19, 2005 - The Slatin Report

Destiny USA: A Real Green Mega-Mall

The ambitious renewable energy goals of the $20 billion mega-mall are real, says Joel Makower.

July 13, 2005 - Joel Makower

Brooklyn Rail Yard Fight

Peter Slatin interviews a reclusive developer who's competing towin a major Brooklyn development site.

July 11, 2005 - The Slatin Report

A Mall To 'Change The World'

Part Las Vegas, part Disney World, it is planned to be the world's largest man-made structure -- and also the most environmentally friendly. [Link Corrected]

July 11, 2005 - The New York Times

Instant Skyline For Brooklyn

Frank Gehry-designed project will add 17 skyscrapers creating a dense urban skyline in Brooklyn, NY.

July 7, 2005 - The New York Times

Lost Parks Of New York City

Critics say New York City Parks Department ignoring certain city parks --most in poor neighborhoods.

July 7, 2005 - The New York Times

New Design For Freedom Tower Surrenders Aesthetics For Safety

The newly proposed design would forego windows or shops at eye-level -- a basic tenant of urban building.

July 7, 2005 - MetropolisMag.com

Pedicabs As Urban Transportation

Pedicabs -- affordable, human-powered, pollution-free, urban transportation -- are making a comeback in U.S. cities.

July 5, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

New Security Measures Approved For Freedom Tower

Officials finally all agree that the new design will be less vulnerable to a truck bomb blast.

July 1, 2005 - Las Vegas Review Journal

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