Landscape Architecture
Experiential Layers Of The City
We usually look at familiar urban places as our habits dictate, rarely changing from our default viewpoint. This narrowed perspective limits our effectiveness as designers and planners, writes Bruce F. Donnelly.
Transforming A Neglected Waterway In The D.C. Region
Arlington County, Virginia, and the City of Alexandria approved a plan for restoration of a 2.3-mile stretch of Four Mile Run; the vision would transform the neglected urban stream into a natural amenity and destination in the D.C. area.
Volunteers Take On New Orleans' 'Greatest Enemy'
As the city struggles with garbage collection, an all-volunteer force rises to the challenge.
The Aesthetic Of The Perfectly-Groomed Lawn
Environmental historian Ted Steinberg explains American's fascination with the perfect lawn.
Owner's Rights Important In L.A.'s Community Garden Dispute
Los Angeles Times editorial supports property rights in a dispute between a landowner and a group that has created a sustainable community garden in Los Angeles' South Central area.
Vast 'Concrete Jungle' Is Also A Vital Wildlife Habitat
Even though Southern California has a reputation for being a concrete jungle, the vast urban region is also home to one of the nation's most diverse bird populations.
Organic Farm Evicted For Wal-Mart?
L.A.'s South Central Farm, hailed as a model for sustainable living, faces destruction in the face of questionable motives.
Dark Side Of A Popular Artist
Former associates reveal a darker side to Thomas Kinkade, a popular artist who has inspired some suburban developments.
A Green Necklace For Miami?
Planners look to connect the nation's third largest park system through a vast array of greenways.
Architect Of The Next Great Urban Park
Landscape architect Ken Smith is in charge of designing the transformation of the abandoned El Toro military base in Irvine, CA, into a park bigger than New York City's Central Park.
Designing Diverse Neighborhoods
Students demonstrate how to create community spaces with sensitivity.
L.A.'s Griffith Park Gets Ready For A Makeover
The nation's largest urban park needs some sprucing up, and Melendrez landscape architects has recently submitted its draft master plan.
The Next Great (Sub)Urban Park?
At 1,300 acres, the Orange County Great Park, to be built over the ruins of the El Toro Marine base, may bring greater identity to the sprawling region.
Los Angeles Needs Parks...And Imagination
Los Angeles needs to use zoning, land swaps, tax breaks, and imagination to ensure green space for its residents says Patt Morrison.
Best Street Photography of 2005
PPS offers striking images of great places (and a few not-so-great) from around the world. [Includes photos.]
The 12 Best Public Squares in the US & Canada
In order to inspire better urban development, the Project for Public Spaces has honored some of the best public squares in American and Canada.
New Public Square Brings Life Back to Downtown Detroit
Detroit's new public square, Campus Martius, has brought life back to an infamously moribund downtown.
A Park Under The Freeway
Seattle's I-5 Colonnade Park, which is under a freeway offramp, is drawing both curiosity and disdain for both its placement and unusual features.
Southern California Restores Its Natural Past
At least five major sites in Southern California are working hard to restore and maintain nature preserves.
Rethinking the National Mall
Designers in Washington, DC are considering expanding the National Mall to make room for more monuments and museums.
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
