History / Preservation
Groups Collaborate To Rebuild Lower Manhattan
Five historic preservation groups have teamed up to aid in rebuilding historic structures in Lower Manhattan.
Book Review: Of Urban Destruction And Renewal
A review of "Preserving the World's Great Cities" by Anthony M. Tung. The book looks at the history of cities from a preservation and planning perspective.
Preservationists Seek To Save Hotel From Demolition
Historic preservationists seek to save Ft. Lauderdale, FL, hotel from demolition.
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.
Washington, New York: Cities With Much In Common
Washington and New York are different, but the two cities have much in common and define the nation's character.
Restoring The Architecture Of Ellis Island
Visitors to Ellis Island, the facility where immigrants to the U.S. were processed, only see one of the 33 buildings that make up the complex. The others are fine examples of public architecture and should be restored as they have stories to tell.
Saving Istanbul's Historic Houses
Historic wooden houses lining the Bosporus waterfront in Istanbul, Turkey, are 300 years old and in danger of disappearing.
Growing Support For Saving Old Schools
With the nation ready to spend billions of dollars to repair or replace public shools, activists championing for the preservation of old school buildings are winning the support of many including preservationists and smart growth advocates.
Landmark Designation: A Dump In Fresno?
"It's really a great story of trash to treasure." The National Park Service recommended a Fresno Dump for Landmark status.
Virginia Fails To Control Sprawl, Protect History
A report by the National Trust for Historic Preservation accuses the fast-growing state of Virginia for failing to control sprawl and protect historic sites. State officials say the report is based on inaccurate information.
Sites In 11 States Designated Historic Landmarks
Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton today announced the designation of 15 new National Historic Landmarks.
Historic Buildings Bulldozed Without Permits
In Delray Beach, FL, historic buildings were bulldozed without proper city permits.
Winnipeg To Demolish A Historic Building
Winnipeg wants to demolish a historic building. Lisa Rochon calls it the "height of stupidity."
Montana's Growing Pains
Heralded for its down-home personality and recreational offerings, Whitefish, Montana, is changing from an old railroad town to an upscale resort community.
Historic Preservation Faces Tough New Questions
As more modern buildings are seen to have historic value, historic preservation flashpoints erupt with tough new questions.
Not In Jefferson's Back Yard: Sprawl Invades History
Preservationists are concerned about sprawl encroaching the views from Thomas Jefferson's house. They argue that the views from Thomas Jefferson's house are as much a part of history as the house itself and should be preserved.
Neighborhood Resolves Historic Preservation Disputes
How did Mayfield resolve the differences between residents views on historic preservation?
Preserving The Presidio
A plan drafted with input from environmentalists and neighbors, aims to preserve wilderness and history in San Francisco's Presidio while allowing new development including hotels for bringing in tourists.
Pasadena's City Hall: Past Its Prime
Considered by many as the most beautiful city Hall in the country, Pasadena needs close to $80 million to retrofit it.
The Mother Road: 66 at 75
The legendary Route 66, an "enduring American icon", celebrates its 75th anniversary.
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
