New York
Roundabouts Come To New York State
New York State DOT has begun to build roundabouts throughout the State to improve road safety, but the public is not yet convinced.
Problems In Paradise
A dispute among residents, environmentalists town officials leads to an exodus from the posh Georgica Pond region of East Hampton.
Uncertainties And Campaign PR At Ground Zero
NY Gov. George Pataki uses the Freedom Tower to advance his campaign, despite major uncertainties.
Protested Bronx Plant Given Mayoral Endorsement
Ignoring his own department's numbers, Bloomberg gave the green light to the wildly-disliked Van Cortland Park plan. Neighborhood officials see the deal as political cronyism.
London 2010: 'City Of The Sky'
As London considers adding more skyscrapers to its city center, some worry that the city may lose its unique character — can high-rises coexist with 19th-century offices and rowhomes without harming the urban fabric?
Long Island Seeks To Reverse 80-Year-Old Planning Failures
Once a working-class escape, Mastic Beach's dense grid and small lots have been a hindrance to development. Now local leaders are trying to undo decades of urban mismanagement.
Beach-Seeking New Yorkers Find Only Red Tape
Bizarre rules and legal restrictions make the summer heat hard to escape.
West Side Stadium A Fiscal Fumble
Richard Gottfried (D-Manhattan), whose district includes the stadium site, argues that the governor's plan for an Olympic/Jets Stadium at 34th Street is both fiscally and logistically absurd.
NYC: Planning Triumphs and Failures
Tom Angotti of the Planner's Network looks backward and forward on urban planning in NYC, post-Guiliani, post-9/11.
Architect Santiago Calatrava Discusses Latest Projects
The world-famous designer's next buildings will reshape Manhattan's skyline.
New Urbanism Loses in Long Island
North Shore residents tell investors to take a hike.
Why We Need Community-Based Planning
A planner in New York City writes that there is a need for communities to create their own plans, and for these plans to be recognized by the City.
New York Planners Say No To Inclusionary Zoning
New York City's planners refuse to adopt inclusionary zoning due to equity principles that have no place in zoning.
Cultural Anchors Chosen For WTC Site
LMDC passes on biggest names, opting for a new museum, two theater companies, and an art center.
An Overhaul Of New York's Noise Code
Mayor Bloomberg pushes an initiative to quiet blaring stereos, noisy construction sites, and honking cars.
New York Teens Focus On Urban Redevelopment
Using a grant from Rehabilitation Through Photography, a year-long elective at one New York City school concentrated on redeveloping 5.5 acres of Flushing, Queens.
How Sprawl Hurt Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, is a "clear example" of what happens to a city suffering from the impact of sprawl.
Upgrading An Urban Mall
Long considered an eyesore, New York's Atlantic Center mall is being remade.
Sububanization: End of An Era?
A study shows that suburbanization around New York City is slowing down.
Why Not a Park?
Because of a lack of money for development, part of the World Trade Center site is being considered for a park instead of office buildings.
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
