History / Preservation
Pave Paradise To Put Up A Parking Deck?
University officials are threatening eminent domain to acquire a Champaign local landmark to demolish and make way for a 900-space parking deck.
Tsunami Uncovers Indian 'Atlantis'
Archaeologists have begun excavations of what is believed to be an ancient city that was uncovered by the Dec. 26 tsunami.
Getting To Know Your City, Round Two
Under new management, the D.C. City Museum will reopen within the year.
Surveying Los Angeles' Historic Resources
A panel of experts discusses Los Angeles' groundbreaking, city-wide historic resources survey.
The Double-Edged Sword of Eminent Domain
An upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case ruling could have a major impact on preservation and community revitalization.
How To Help?
Architects and planners are eager to help tsunami victims rebuild. But Western solutions are not always the best.
The Perfect Historic Preservation Case Study
The debate over preserving L.A.'s Ambassador Hotel is a perfect case study in historic preservation in this 'equivocal city.'
Planning Lessons From The Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster
APA Senior Research Associate James Schwab discusses lessons to be learned and explores what we already know about tsunamis from prior research.
Size and Historic Preservation
The 41-story Singer Building, an elegant Beaux-Arts tower, was the tallest in the world when it was completed in 1908. Why was it demolished in 1967?
India's Vulnerable Coastlines
Poorly planned development has made India's coastlines vulnerable.
Mexican Town Fights Mine Giant
A Canadian company wants to begin extracting gold and silver from a mountain in Cerro de San Pedro.
Is Faux History Still History?
Philadelphians debate whether an imitation colonial-style building from the 1960s should be preserved for its historic significance.
Free Money For Historic Preservation?
Historic facade easements create a tax windfall in D.C.
Mexican World Heritage Site Falls Victim To Sprawl
Xochimilco (the “Venice of the New World” located 20 km from Mexico City), a World Heritage Site designated in 1987, is threatened with removal from the list because of the impacts of pollution, erosion, and urban sprawl.
Developer Rick Caruso Builds New 'Historical Landmarks'
Rick Caruso aims to reinvent a cultural icon -- the mall.
A Plan For Heritage Tourism In Philadelphia
An architectural consultant outlines the city's need to connect its historical treasures.
Why Did The D.C. City Museum Fail?
Only 36,000 visited the museum in its first 15 months of operation.
Lutyens New Delhi Bungalows Still Threatened
New Delhi's rich heritage of Lutyens bungalows is safe for now... or is it?
Tolkien's House Designated A Landmark
Despite not having any special architectural features, the home of the famous author is given protected status.
Unassuming Canadian Town Was Secret Center Of Prohibition-Era Intrigue
Vast underground tunnel system led to brothels, saloons.
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.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
