Planning July 2015
Planning July 2015
New-Age Central Parks
Small and innovative — that's what works, say Rutherford Platt and Peter Harnik. With sidebars by Charlene Oldham, Brian Barth, and Jim Schwab.
Web Exclusive: Bloomingdale Trail Video
Pot Report
Allen Best describes the highs and lows that have followed in the wake of legalization. Sidebar by Erick Mertz.
We Own This City
Tactical urbanism projects are popping up nationwide. Martin Zimmerman reports.
Web Exclusive: Treats in the streets slideshow
Conservation Comes to the City
It's a whole new day for these land trusts, according to Daniel McGraw.
Is Midtown the New Detroit?
Keith Owens sees a potential turnaround ... plus web-only interview with Maurice Cox, the city's new director of planning and development.
Perspectives
A regular column by Executive Director James M. Drinan.
News
California drought, New Jersey Meadowlands.
Legal Lessons
Lessons from Koontz.
Research You Can Use
Reid Ewing assesses AARP's Livability Index.
Letters
Safe streets, night meetings.
Planners Library
Global problems, healing spaces.
Viewpoint
A plea for better buildings.
Cover: Illustration by Joan Cairney, Thinkstock/Getty Images.