United States

Kunstler: Eyesore Of The Month

James Howard Kunstler nominates a prominent architect's latest project as the "Eyesore of the Month."

May 24, 2004 - James Howard Kunstler

The Case For Accessory Apartments

Studies show that accessory apartments could provide very large numbers of affordable rental units in good neighborhoods, without subsidy or rent controls.

May 24, 2004 - Planetizen

Why Gas Should Cost More

William Rees argues that to avoid a possibly unprecedented human crisis in coming decades, people should be urging their governments to allow the price of oil and natural gas to rise even higher than they are now.

May 24, 2004 - Common Dreams

China's Fatal Attraction With Cars

A whole generation of new, novice drivers in China is hitting the streets. They are called benbenzu, but nicknamed 'road killers.'

May 24, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Redevelopment Is Never Easy

Land acquistion, site clean-up, codes, even NIMBYism make new development in existing neighborhoods difficult.

May 23, 2004 - Smart City

Jane Jacobs: What's Old Is Good

Jane Jacobs, now 88, makes a rare appearance in San Francisco, CA, to promote her new book, Dark Age Ahead.

May 22, 2004 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Are the Best Restaurants Moving to Malls?

A brief history of the evolution of restaurants and retail.

May 22, 2004 - Slate

Review Of Koolhaas' Seattle Library

A review of Seattle's new Central Library designed by architect Rem Koolhaas.

May 21, 2004 - The New Yorker

From A Michigan Farm To Los Angeles

When we pulled into Los Angeles, I was agog. It was a world away from the Michigan farm where I'd grown up, writes Laura Kao.

May 21, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

What Can Technology Learn From Planning?

Is urban planning a good metaphor for information technology planning? A programmer offers his perspective.

May 21, 2004 - Application Development Trends

Radical Experiment: Get Rid Of Stop Signs And Traffic Lights

"Second generation traffic calming" -- removing traffic controls and allowing people and cars to mix freely -- has been successful in Europe and is catching on in the U.K.

May 21, 2004 - Salon

Landscape Architect Salaries Jump 23%

The average salary for landscape architecture positions is up to $74,644.

May 21, 2004 - American Society Of Landscape Architects

How Efficient Is Highway Investment?

Economists debate the returns on highway investment.

May 21, 2004 - The New York Times

The End Of Suburban Sprawl

After five decades, suburbanization may be slowing and even declining according to a study by Rutgers University.

May 20, 2004 - Newsday

The Environmental Hazard Of Green Lawns

The organic lawn movement is challenging the overuse of fertilizer, pesticides, and water.

May 20, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

New York Times Magazine Issue On Landscape Architecture

Numerous articles about nature and landscapes.

May 19, 2004 - The New York Times

In Defense Of Gentrification

Richard Cravatts argues that gentrification is a "catalyst for overall growth."

May 19, 2004 - Intellectual Conservative

The End Of The City?

In her latest book, Dark Age Ahead, Jane Jacobs' gloomy forecast for North American cities confronts readers with hard realities.

May 19, 2004 - The Globe and Mail

Why Home Prices Are About To Crash

The editor of the Washington Monthly points out compelling signs that the housing bubble is about to burst.

May 19, 2004 - The Washington Monthly

British Landowners and Walkers Face Off Regarding the Freedom to Roam

Unlike in the US, trespassing in Britian and Europe has traditionally favored the wanderer. Recent events, however, show that Nimbyism is taking root in the Old World.

May 19, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.