History / Preservation
Is the Hollywood Sign Getting New Neighbors?
A 138-acre plot of land above L.A.'s iconic Hollywood sign is up for sale. Many in L.A. are protesting the sale, which could lead to the development of luxury homes on the site.
L.A. May Bring Streetcar Back
Public officials in Los Angeles are floating ideas to bring back its historic downtown streetcar.
Conservation Easements Abused in Colorado
Conservation easements in Colorado are being used to protect valuable home sites and areas earmarked for oil and gas exploration and development, not the open spaces the easements were designed to preserve.
Hurricane Katrina and the History of Human Geography in New Orleans
This article from The Journal of American History looks at the history behind the human geography of New Orleans and how these residential patterns were affected by Hurricane Katrina.
South Carolina Island Subculture Threatened by Supermarket
A small and distinct subculture of African Americans on the island of St. Helena on the coast of South Carolina is increasingly threatened by developers who want to bring a supermarket and golf courses to the island.
California May Close Parks to Cut Budget
As part of an effort to reduce the state's budget expenses, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed a plan that would close 48 state parks.
Prince Charles Says Skyscrapers Ruin Historic Cities
A new speech by the Prince of Wales this week warns of a "rash" of "carbuncles" destroying tourism assets.
When Climate Changes, Preservation Changes
Climate change is throwing a wrench into the gears of many preservation efforts.
Facelift in Works For L.A.'s Broadway
City officials in Los Angeles are planning to announce a proposal to revitalize the city's historic theater district in downtown's Broadway corridor, likely replacing the working class retail that has occupied the area for years.
Bringing San Francisco's Sixth Street Back to Life
San Francisco's Sixth Street has been decidedly run-down for years. But redevelopment efforts -- including the likely seizure of a vacant and historic hotel building -- may be changing the face of the street for the better.
Native Villages Fight to Preserve Heritage in Urban Setting
Members of the Dena'ina Athabascan tribe, completely surrounded by metropolitan Anchorage, struggle to preserve their language and culture.
Lyon's Twin Sister City in Dubai
An investor from Dubai is looking to replicate -- in close detail -- the French city of Lyon in the Arab Emirate.
Facebook as a Community Planning Tool?
A Washington D.C. developer is seeking feedback about possible redevelopment options through the social netowrking website facebook.com.
Protecting Endangered Species on Private Land
This article examines the "Safe Harbor" agreements between landowners and the federal government that look to protect the habitats of endangered species on private land.
Preserving Kabul
A broad cleanup and revitalization project in the oldest parts of Kabul, Afghanistan, are bringing new life to the war-ravaged city.
Florence Considers Moving Michelangelo's David To Quell City Traffic
Heavy tourist traffic downtown is being cited by city officials in a proposal to move the world-famous sculpture to the edge of town.
100 Years of Salt Lake City History Now a Pile of Rubble
Hundred-year-old historic Sugar House buildings have been razed to make way for a controversial new development project in Salt Lake City.
As Tourism Booms, A Push For New Models
Two Turkish villages illustrate the impact of radically different approaches to development.
Proposal Would Save Marcel Breuer Building in Cleveland
As part of a mixed use development proposal, the 1971 Marcel Breuer-designed office tower in Cleveland would become a boutique hotel and residences. The adjacent Cleveland Trust rotunda, designed by G. B. Post & Sons, would become the hotel's lobby.
Italian Trash Problem Is Nothing New
This op-ed looks at Naples, Italy, where protests over a garbage dump have halted collections and left rubbish piling in the city's streets. Though unpleasant,writes the author, the situation should not be surprising.
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