History / Preservation
Chicago's Disappearing Architectural Heritage - Part 3
Chicago could learn a thing or two from New York. This is the last part of a series that chronicles the politics of historic preservation and demolition in Chicago.
A Rural-Living How-To For City Dwellers
Chelan County issues its "Code of the West," warning emigres from urban areas on what to expect of rural living.
Chicago's Disappearing Architectural Heritage - Part 2
The second installation in a three part series that chronicles the politics of historic preservation and demolition in Chicago.
Chicago's Disappearing Architectural Heritage - Part 1
Hundreds of historically significant buildings in Chicago have been demolished.
Chicago's Embarrassing Historic Preservation Record
The Chicago Tribune publishies a scathing indictment of Chicago's efforts at historic preservation.
New High-end Homes Reflect History
Developers are weaving in past history into new high-end homes built on derelict but historical sites.
Top Ten Trends In Historic Preservation
Preservation magazine editors selected the year's top events in historic preservation.
If L.A. Can Save Historic Theaters, Why Can't We?
Philadelphia looks to Los Angeles as a model for preservation of historic theaters.
A Model Land Conservancy
Southern California's Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy is a model of how a masterful conservancy can develop financial and political strength, and change the face of a region.
The Power Of Preservation
The impact of historic preservation on public debate in Chicago is undeniable.
Civil War Site Faces Development Battle
A fight is breweing in Virginia for development rights on to build a town on the site of general Robert E. Lee's greatest victory.
Erase-atecture In Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, there's more 'erase-atecture' than preservation. The Los Angeles Times examines demolition permits in the city for 2001.
Remembering Manzanar
The National Park Service is painstakingly re-creating and restoring the Manzanar camp used for Japanese internment during WWII.
Best Practices For Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation releases A Best Practices Toolkit for Historic Preservationand Redevelopment.
SF Refugee Shacks Looking For A New Home
Temporary earthquake shelters built after the 1906 earthquake are endangered.
Would A Farmland Preservation Tax Work?
Tom Bier argues that better zoning would be more effective than a new tax to preserve the rural character of Geauga County, OH.
Restoring Historic Architecture In Detroit
Renovating the Book-Cadillac hotel signals a new beginning for historic preservation in Detroit.
A Fifties Neighborhood
Just seven miles from downtown Manhattan, a quiet "fifties" neighborhood.
Battle Of Harpers Ferry Site Saved
Karen Fuller convinces the Trust for Public Land to purchase historic farm, so family won't sell out to developers.
Historic Building Crumbles At The Feet Of Protestors
The Albany Times Union details the story of a historic building lost to big box development -- it will become a Target parking lot.
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
