Planetizen Op-Eds

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Oct 29
Modernism's Olmsted : Famed landscape architect Lawrence Halprin died this week at the age of 93....
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Oct 27
Toward an Ethic of Place: Experiments in Regional Governance : Matthew McKinney argues that regional governance is essential to address transboundary issues like climate change, wildlife corridors, shared water resources, and energy development. read more...
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Oct 27
From Contrast to Continuity: A New Preservation Philosophy : With the emergence of new traditional design patterns among contemporary architects, the standards and rules that have defined historic preservation are becoming obsolete. Steven W....
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Oct 27
Beloved and Abandoned: A Platting Named Portland : For American planners, Portland, OR is held up as a shining example of urban planning, and credit is given to its compact grid. But is Portland's grid worthy of adulation?...
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Oct 8
A Backyard Battle: Trials of a Garden-Variety NIMBY : Nandita Godbole advocates for parks and greenspaces around Atlanta. But when faced with a struggle over keeping her own quarter-acre backyard open and free, she found she was powerless. read more...
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