Urban Planning

In Defense of the Urban Freeway

There's a push to tear them down. But they're one of the biggest things driving the urban renaissance.

Q+A: Houston Architect Jim Furr On His Favorite Buildings

Gensler's longtime Houston chief discusses the city's downtown tunnels, his favorite projects and the future of urban design in the Bayou City.

Rice Village Overhauls Parking, Implements Kinder Institute Recommendations

Metered spaces and a free garage should help reduce the time-consuming hunt for parking in the retail and restaurant district.

The Best Books of 2016 for Urbanists

Have some time off this holiday season? Curl up with one of these engaging reads.

How Do You Map the Character of a City? A New Tool Offers Solutions

The historic character of a community is often obvious. But in some places the past is less obvious and its significance harder to protect