New York
Why New York Will Survive
Research shows that cities in general are resilient and survive disasters. Here is what New York can learn from history.
The Metlife Building: A Changing Aesthetic
In the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks, architectural sensibilities are changing.
World Trade Center Towers: A Structural Autopsy
From the wreckage of the World Trade Center emerge new details of the cause of the towers' collapse.
Rebuilding New York: The Choices And Challenges
Rebuilding presents New York City with a "bittersweet opportunity" to redefine the city. Here are the choices and challenges.
WTC Towers Collapse Caused Small Earthquakes
when New York's World Trade Center towers collapsed, a siesmic station recorded earthquakes of magnitude 2.1 and 2.3. This analysis examines how gravity contributed to the collapse of the towers.
WTC Towers: An American Icon
Remembering the World Trade Center towers, their place in the Manhattan skyline, and what they meant to New Yorkers.
Progressive Architecture In New York
Herbert Muschamp reviews examples of progressive architecture in New York.
The Making Of The PBS Documentary On New York
Part of PBS's "American Experience" series, "New York: A Documentary Film" traces the history of New York City.
WTC Towers Were Not Built To Comply With City Codes
In a letter to the editor, a Washington Post reader says the World Trade Center towers did not have to comply with New York City building codes as they were part of a state agency-sponsored project.
Demand For Million-Dollar Homes In Slowing Economy
In Long Island, NY, the demand for high-end million-dollar homes continues in a slowing economy.
How Cities Survive
How resistent are cities? Can a city's economy survive a severe blow such as the September 11th attacks on New York?
Top Architects On Board To Rebuild WTC
The owner of the World Trade Centers has brought several prestigious architects and developers on board to discuss redevelopment.
New York Real Estate Market Surges
After losing up to 20% of available office space in lower Manhattan, the NY real estate market surges back to life.
PBS Documentary On City Planning In New York
PBS is featuring an outstanding documentary series discussing New York City and the history of planning.
Rebuilding WTC: Architects And Artists Express Opinions
Respected architects, artists, sculptors, and professors express their thoughts on what should fill the void left by the collapse of the World Trade Center towers in New York.
Metro-North Debates New Parking, Stations
Metro-North debates on whether to expand parking, stations in Orange County, NY.
Architecture After The Attacks
Herbert Muschamp writes about the symbolism of architecture, "progressive architecture," and the rush to fill the void left by the collapse of the World Trade Center towers.
Restoring Urban Parks
The cover story of American City & County Magazine's September issue offers an overview of the state of the art in park revitalization.
Rebuilding WTC: Readers Respond
A selection of letters written to the New York Times in response to an article about rebuilding the World Trade Center.
Police Escorts For Concrete Trucks In Manhattan
Trucks carrying concrete must reach their destination within 90 minutes. Due to traffic jams on Manhattan streets and bridges, the city is considering police escorts for concrete trucks and new concrete plants.
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
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
City of Cambridge, Maryland
Newport County Development Council: Connect Greater Newport
