Inside the Plan to Turn Empty Downtown Offices Into 1,200 Apartments

Developers say converting three towers will take four years. Neighbors want to know who will be able to afford them.
Why More US Cities Are Building in Wood

New building codes allow timber towers up to 18 stories. Architects are racing to use them.
Rooftop Gardens Are Cooling Cities

Green roofs, shade and fewer heat islands.
Why the Old Movie Palace Is Coming Back

Restored theaters are drawing crowds again.
The Beauty of Concrete Steps: Designing Public Spaces People Actually Use

Wide steps, good shade and somewhere to put a coffee.