United States
Ethnic Enclaves In The Urbanism Of America
How should culture be managed from the point of view of urban form?
A Woman Of Influence
Herber Muschamp provides a snapshot of the career of Zaha Hadid, winner of the 2004 Pritzker Prize, architecture's top honor.
Wal-Mart Breaks Out Of Its Box
After years of expanding primarily in rural and suburban locations, the giant retailer begins to adapt to more urban locations.
Global Warming Treaty Turns 10
The Kyoto Protocol is 10 years old. What has it achieved?
AIA Announces Housing Award Winners
The American Institute of Architects announces 11 recipients of 2004 Housing Awards for community design, and housing.
Hadid Becomes First Woman To Win Architecture's Top Honor
Baghdad-born British architect Zaha Hadid makes history by being the first woman to be awarded the prestigious 2004 Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Examining The Impact Of Arts On The Economy
Minnesota Public Radio interviews Professor Ann Markusen about her research analyzing the economic impact of artists.
The Return Of Main Street
A housing project inspired by New Urbanism launches in East Fishkill, N.Y.
The 'Straight Story' About Urban Living
Are real estate agents misleading potential home buyers about crime in "up and coming" urban areas?
Mega-Churches: The New Inhabitants Of Sprawl
The new spiritual centers sprouting in the nation's sprawling suburbs are extravagant, extra-large, and controversial.
Encouraging Young People To Think About Their Built Environment
British 'Spacemakers' project offers a thought-provoking approach to inclusive urban planning and design practices.
Father Of The Mall
Victor Gruen invented the enclosed mall, and Alfred Taubman "perfected it." What were they thinking?
Take The Stairs
Designing inviting stairways in buildings makes it easier for people to get exercise and lose weight.
Public Transit And 'Fractal Stupidity'
British management consultant Peter Cochrane wonders if society's belief that public transit is the answer is in fact, 'fractal stupidity'.
A Gated Community On Every Corner?
Are gated communities a legitimate alternative to increase safety, or a fundamental breakdown of the social fabric.
Nation's Top 50 Destination Cities
A national migration trend report by U-Haul ranks the top 50 Destination Cities in the U.S.
Is 'Personal Rapid Transit' A Realistic Alternative?
PRT works in its promoters' heads, but has yet to work in reality after 40 years of trying.
NIMBYism With a Twist
Low-income residents of Brewerytown, PA are saying no to the development of 200 new upscale townhomes.
The Safest Skyscraper In The World?
Architects designing the Freedom Tower at Ground Zero have to battle gravity, wind, ...and fear.
More Roads Increase Traffic and Pollution
A recent report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund supports linkage between highway construction and air pollution.
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
