Robert D. Kaplan's article looks at the changing urban culture of cities in Southern California and the Pacific Northwest.

University College in London organization researches the use of the Internet in planning and architecture. Find descriptions of several projects.

Archeological project pulling back the curtain to reveal the life behind the gloss of "respectable Melbourne". A journey into slum history.

Research project will compare 20 cities around the world to determine which elements of each work best. Learn about the collaborators.

Explores the origins of the American suburb, and the problems that have developed as the suburb has matured.