An experimental town in the desert of Arizona, built to embody Paolo Soleri's concept of arcology - the fusion of architecture with ecology. Theory, workshops, events, images, visitor information.
Information about an organized effort to ensure the preeminence of the Chicago Metropolis in the 21st century. Includes an overview of the project, reports, contact information, and mailing list.
An introduction to the mixed use planned community in the City of Corona, California. Gives visitors background and up to date information about the progress of the project.
A project by Mirjam Struppek and Arika Adachi based on an entry in the competition "Semiotic Fields and Attractors: the rediscovery of the Kaki River in Nagaoka, Japan."
Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation provides news and information about the world's first garden city. Includes a history of its development and guide.
An attack on the future-scenario style of urban planning. In urban futures scenarios, the range of "acceptable" future cities is made visible. The Amsterdam (Netherlands) study TVA is used as an example of how such studies limit urban futures.
Describes this development built by the Duchy of Cornwall in Dorset, England. Includes photographs of the streets and squares, information on local businesses, with a guest book and forum.
Collective effort, focusing on some 20 cities located in five continents, to identify the competitive advantages of each, and to present the principal urban innovations that they are developing, especially those that impact on the physical form of the city and the structure of the metropolitan region.
A plan focusing on issues in the Redfern Waterloo areas of New South Wales, including redevelopment opportunities, community safety, and social programs.
A partnership between public and private sector agencies who affect the future of the Scottish Borders. Encourages organizational cooperation and community development.
Regional planning effort involving partners from four regions in four European Union member states. A "North-West Europe" Interreg III B inter-regional cooperation project. [in French and English]
A partnership between The City of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh and Lothian working to regenerate 140 hectares of brownfield land in north Edinburgh on the shores of the Firth of Forth.
