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Is Prince Charles Abusing His Power?
A number of famous architects believe that the Prince is subverting the planning process by using his royal influence to stymie projects.
Making Public Space Hip
The group tasked with reenergizing Bermondsey Square in southeast London see their target audience as "urban safarians."
Prince Charles Takes Architects to Task
In a now infamous speech to the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Prince accused architects of having "a surfeit of abstracted ideology over the practical realities linked to people’s lives and the grain of their culture and identity."
Promising New Technology for Tidal Power
Testing is underway in the U.K. on 'Anaconda', a giant rubber 'snake' that converts tidal wave energy to electricity. A full-sized Anaconda could reportedly power 1,000 homes.
London Mayor Calls for 'Living Bridge'
London Mayor Boris Johnson has revived old plans to build a new bridge across the Thames River, complete with habitable structures and shops.
Will Removing Traffic Lights Help Congestion?
The Town Council of Ealing, U.K. is experimenting with covering up its traffic lights at certain intersections, which they believe will increase safety and awareness.
Take a Test Run on Heathrow's PRT
Heathrow Airport's Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system is shaping up. Here is an insider's look at how this proof-of-concept system is coming together.
Future Scotland: Debating the Built Environment
The Lighthouse Centre for Architecture and Design in Glasgow stirred up a series of debates to talk about the future of Scotland's built environment.
Assessing Place Change in the UK
This series from the BBC looks at how the UK's cities have changed over the last few decades, and what the lasting impact is of the billions spent for community redevelopment.
Last Call for Britain's Pubs?
Between new taxes, a smoking ban and the economic downturn, many towns and cities in the UK may soon lose their local pubs.
Is This London Project a Landmark, or Blight?
Robin Hood Gardens is a 70s era, Brutalist public housing complex. Preservationists say it is historic; the government wants to tear it down. Reporter Nicolai Ouroussoff pays the project a visit to determine for himself.
The Planner Behind London's Mayor
The planning adviser on London Mayor Boris Johnson's staff has his eyes on the future of the city, and the architectural legacy he hopes to establish.
Hansen Asks England to Shut Down its Coal Plants
NASA's James Hansen takes his global warming message to England, telling them in no uncertain terms that they must stop their reliance on coal-derived electricity. He dismisses 'clean coal' and even 'carbon caps' if coal plants continue to operate.
Can Brits Design Good Public Space?
This point-counterpoint from Building Design debates whether the British can design good public spaces.
Dangerous Driving at RR Crossings On the Rise
In Wales, the rail authority has recorded a major upswing in near misses at rail crossings. The article is accompanied by a video of dangerous near misses.
Friday Funny: Historic, or Just Plain Lewd?
Hoare Road, East Breast, and North Piddle are actual place names that get a chuckle out of most people. But when it comes to the more "aesthetically unsuitable" names, feelings are divided.
Blight Affects School Performance
A new study in Britain makes the connection between blighted environments and poor school performance.
2012 Olympics Create 30,000 Jobs and Counting
The 2012 Olympics in London -- a one month event three years away -- has already created nearly 30,000 construction jobs.
New Airport Runway Spawns Town of Activists
Recently approved plans to build a third runway at Heathrow International Airport mean the village of Sipson will be completely paved over. As a result, villagers have become activists, and they discuss their efforts in this video.
Heathrow to Get Third Runway
Plans to build a controversial new runway at London's Heathrow International Airport have been approved.
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
