History / Preservation
Preserving California's Historic Missions
Preservationists seek federal funds to preserve California's 21 historic Spanish missions.
Preservation Used As A Blunt Force Object
Brought to you by the city's preservationists, who'll do anything to stop a bulldozer.
To Preserve Or To Demolish, That Is The Question
Should a cash-strapped city pour money into preservering a national landmark?
Historic Preservation Vs. A New School
How will the Los Angeles School District convert one of city's most famous hotels into a school?
Pittsburgh Planners Find Inspiration In Prague
Prague, in Central Europe, with 1.2 million residents, has succeeded in developing and preserving its historic center.
Historic Status Sought For New Deal Homestead
Inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places could bring federal dollars for Neal Deal homesteads.
Should Houston Astrodome Be Saved?
The Houston Astrodome has not aged well. Houston is deciding whether or not to save the Astrodome.
Historic Preservation Reality TV
A new BBC series asks viewers to vote for the building they think most deserves to be restored.
Historic Neighborhood Status In Demand In Arizona
The perks of being deemed historic, such as huge property-tax breaks and increased property value attracts a burgeoning number of neighborhoods.
Venice Is Sinking And Flooding
With the imminent threat of increased flooding and erosion, some are wondering if Venice, Italy will be able to sustain itself as a habitable place.
Citizen And Musican Save Landmark Church
Musican/Artist Ani DiFranco and manager Scot Fisher return to where their hearts and roots are to save a landmark.
Historic Preservation Efforts For Mail Order Homes
Joliet, IL is redefining historic preservation by pioneering efforts to preserve mail order homes.
Downtown Living Costs More But Is Worth It
Older neighborhoods near downtown Sacramento command a premium for their eclectic architecture and proximity to jobs and cultural attractions.
Pasadena's Queen Of Historic Preservation
Claire Bogaard has successfully led the preservation movement in Pasadena, CA, for three decades.
Tax Credit Eyed As Spur To Urban Redevelopment
A proposed Massachusetts incentive would offer tax credits for rehabilitation of buildings older than 50 years.
$1.8 Million Grant To Save Philadelphia
Four historic Philadelphia neighborhoods receive grant toward revitalization efforts.
Cloning Champion Trees
Nearly 5000 years old, the world's oldest tree has produced offspring. A project aims to clone the nation's biggest trees for cities.
America 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
National Trust for Historic Preservation announces its 2003 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.
Federal Funding For Historic Preservation Of Churches
The Bush administration recently eliminated the exclusion against using federal funds for historic preservation of churches.
Troublesome Traffic Intersection: A Tangle Or A Trademark?
The Florida Department of Transportation calls Wilton Manors's 'Five Points' intersection a troublesome traffic spot that needs fixing, but the proposed solution has residents fuming.
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
