Eastern Germany has seen its cities shrink since the fall of the Berlin Wall as people leave to find work elsewhere. But now a state-sponsored project suggests that "city islands," urban green zones and huge outdoor art could be part of the solution. Eastern Germany has seen its cities shrink... View full entry

MONU's new call for submissions for #13 is on the topic of MOST VALUABLE URBANISM. Find more information on the MONU website. MONU's new call for submissions for #13 is on the topic of MOST VALUABLE URBANISM. Find more information on the MONU website. View full entry

Brazil's striking 'new' capital turns 50 this month. Brazil's striking 'new' capital turns 50 this month. BBC News View full entry

Richard Florida reflects on several discussions he had with Jane Jacobs in the early 2000s wherein she drew a distinction between what she called "good gentrification" and "bad gentrification". Richard Florida reflects on several discussions he had with Jane Jacobs in the early 2000s wherein she... View full entry

Masdar City was the centerpiece in Abu Dhabi's attempt to transform itself from oil powerhouse to the Silicon Valley of renewable energy. Global financial woes, however, are undermining the project's ambitious scope and putting its 2016 completion target in doubt. Masdar City was the centerpiece... View full entry

DemNow: As Demolitions Begin, Community Activists See Detroit Urban Renewal Plan as Land-GrabDemNow: As Demolitions Begin, Community Activists See Detroit Urban Renewal Plan as Land-Grab: "What we’re facing now is the major philanthropic organizations who have absolutely no public... View full entry

Witold Rybczynski argues that "Centralized city planning is not the answer to the problems facing America's cities." Slate | Witold Rybczynski argues that "Centralized city planning is not the answer to the problems facing America's cities." Slate View full entry

Created by executive order in February of 2009 the White House Office of Urban Affairs just launched their website on March 1 2010. Created by executive order in February of 2009 the White House Office of Urban Affairs just launched their website on March 1 2010. Take a visit or browse the blog . View full entry

Manipulative developers, shrill protesters, and a sixteen-tower glass-and-steel monster marching inexorably forward. What the battle for the soul of Brooklyn looks like—from right next door.An aerial view of the Atlantic Yards project, including projected shadows. Photograph by Vincent... View full entry

I've been waiting patiently for this feature for ages. Google Maps has finally introduced a "cycling" option for their Google Maps directions feature. Living in LA, with crazy drivers and bad roads, this feature will be a very nice addition while planning my next cross-town adventure. Google (or... View full entry

A Slovak village has built a wall to keep Roma Gypsies out. A Slovak village has built a wall to keep Roma Gypsies out. BBC News View full entry

What cultural value do temporary events and spatial productions have? What contribution can they make to a vivid European urban built environment (Stadtbaukultur)? Temporary City Also; Qinyun Ma and Thom Mayne briefly touch base on temporality of the city and opportunities via expiration in Los... View full entry

Croydon gave the world Kate Moss, but can it ever be sexy? An exciting team of young planners are set to revive the south London suburb and blaze a trail for all British towns Croydon gave the world Kate Moss, but can it ever be sexy? An exciting team of young planners are set to revive the south... View full entry

"New library complexes rejuvenate urban centers around the world by including theaters, shops, cafes, offices and even gyms." New library complexes rejuvenate urban centers around the world by including theaters, shops, cafes, offices and even gyms. MillerMcCune View full entry

What are the chances of a quake as large as an 8.8-magnitude in California or elsewhere in the country? What types of development should we worry about most — high rises, poor neighborhoods, water systems, new boom burbs? What are the chances of a quake as large as an 8.8-magnitude in... View full entry