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Collection of research papers, including urban issues

I found this website, while looking for material on the renovation of the French version of social housing districts: the grands ensembles

Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals Database offering a comprehensive listing of journal articles on architecture and design, including bibliographic descriptions on subjects such as the history and practice of architecture, landscape architecture, city planning, historic preservation, and interior design and decoration. Accessible to NYU-affiliated researchers from this link.

Specialized website for research on failed architecture

this looks interesting, and features a famous proposal by OMA for the renovation of a housing estate in Amsterdam

This is a very interesting project. There was a presentation at UM 10 days ago by one of the creators, Todd Presner.

For NYC and Berlin group this can be quite useful because it provides rich historic maps during 1940s and 1970s. May help you identify the project.