New York
Architect Santiago Calatrava Discusses Latest Projects
The world-famous designer's next buildings will reshape Manhattan's skyline.
New Urbanism Loses in Long Island
North Shore residents tell investors to take a hike.
Why We Need Community-Based Planning
A planner in New York City writes that there is a need for communities to create their own plans, and for these plans to be recognized by the City.
New York Planners Say No To Inclusionary Zoning
New York City's planners refuse to adopt inclusionary zoning due to equity principles that have no place in zoning.
Cultural Anchors Chosen For WTC Site
LMDC passes on biggest names, opting for a new museum, two theater companies, and an art center.
An Overhaul Of New York's Noise Code
Mayor Bloomberg pushes an initiative to quiet blaring stereos, noisy construction sites, and honking cars.
New York Teens Focus On Urban Redevelopment
Using a grant from Rehabilitation Through Photography, a year-long elective at one New York City school concentrated on redeveloping 5.5 acres of Flushing, Queens.
How Sprawl Hurt Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, is a "clear example" of what happens to a city suffering from the impact of sprawl.
Upgrading An Urban Mall
Long considered an eyesore, New York's Atlantic Center mall is being remade.
Sububanization: End of An Era?
A study shows that suburbanization around New York City is slowing down.
Why Not a Park?
Because of a lack of money for development, part of the World Trade Center site is being considered for a park instead of office buildings.
A Starter Kit For Transformations: Gentrification In A Box
Colson Whitehead laments the latest death of Brooklyn at the hands of developers.
Cyberscrapers
The Skyscraper Museum has put online more than 2,000 documents about historic New York buildings by connecting the digitized images to an interactive map of Manhattan.
New York's Forgotton 'High Line'
An unusual and unused 1.5-mile elevated rail line through Manhattan's far West Side has become nature's own urban renewal project.
Almost Famous
A freelance writer has made it his mission in life to get one urban planner the recognition he deserves.
A Conversation With Jane Jacobs
Urbanist Jane Jacobs talks to the New Yorker about New York, Ground Zero, and "Dark Age Ahead," her new book.
Slowing Down Ground Zero Rebuilding
The master plan for rebuilding Ground Zero has been dealt a mortal blow by the limited insurance payout. But perhaps this is for the better?
Wireless Emergency Plan Bypasses Wilderness
Towers for a wireless emergency system would not be built in wilderness areas.
2000 Census Data Show Extreme Commutes for Household Workers
Many immigrant women in New York travel up to four hours a day for low paying jobs.
Urban Bix Boxes
Big box retail is moving into urban markets.
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.
Smith Gee Studio
Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
City of Santa Clarita
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
