http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. In this issue of Planning Theory and Practice, our Interface section explores a shift from a 'keep flood water out' approach towards a long-term strategy of mitigating flood risk and increasing the resilience of our communities to flooding. Rather than simply ensuring 'community bounce back' in the aftermath of flooding, this Interface shows us the importance of transforming the built environment in the face of uncertain risk. http://phys.org/news284281274.html Other Sciences Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:01:21 EST news284281274 Sev­eral weeks after Hur­ri­cane Sandy made land­fall on the East Coast, the dev­as­ta­tion is still being felt—par­tic­u­larly in hard-​​hit sec­tions of New York and New Jersey. The storm has also raised ques­tions about how major cities can pre­pare for the next major weather event of its kind. Jane Amidon, pro­fessor of archi­tec­ture and director of the urban land­scape pro­gram in the Col­lege of Arts, Media and Design, looks at what urban design lessons can be learned from Hur­ri­cane Sandy, and why researchers must take an inter­dis­ci­pli­nary approach to preparing for another nat­ural disaster. http://phys.org/news272184873.html Space & Earth Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:10:01 EST news272184873 How do denser neighborhoods affect property values? And what's the economic value of walkable neighborhoods? http://phys.org/news259941649.html Other Sciences Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:00:57 EST news259941649 Research shows that street furniture, barriers, parks, public spaces and neighbourhood architecture can stir up powerful emotions in local residents. This should be taken into account in programmes designed to reduce tensions and foster community cohesion. http://phys.org/news256208286.html Other Sciences Mon, 14 May 2012 09:58:12 EST news256208286 Quick: Name a great parking lot. http://phys.org/news250836445.html Other Sciences Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:47:35 EST news250836445 In response to population growth, many "new towns" or planned cities were built around the world in the 1950s. But according to Dr. Tali Hatuka, head of Tel Aviv University's Laboratory for Contemporary Urban Design (LCUD) at the Department of Geography and the Human Environment, these cities are a poor fit for modern lifestyles – and it's time to innovate. http://phys.org/news250790574.html Technology Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:03:06 EST news250790574