Can the Wired City Also Be the Equitable One?
03.23.2016
Making the city fair, when all is digitally optimized.
Making the city fair, when all is digitally optimized.
urban design
Margie Ruddick on Wild Gardening and Why Nature Always Wins
03.16.2016
The award winning designer talks about her new book, the role of landscape architecture in the era of climate change, and how she includes the public in her work.
The award winning designer talks about her new book, the role of landscape architecture in the era of climate change, and how she includes the public in her work.
The Principles of Ethical Redevelopment
03.10.2016
Artist Theaster Gates and the University of Chicago’s Place Lab look for equitable alternatives to gentrification.
Artist Theaster Gates and the University of Chicago’s Place Lab look for equitable alternatives to gentrification.
Bird’s Eye View of Manila
03.08.2016
Nothing lays out the geography of a place more starkly and dramatically as the elevated view.
Nothing lays out the geography of a place more starkly and dramatically as the elevated view.
My Favorite Street: Magazine Street, New Orleans
03.03.2016
The experience of walking on this great street is remarkably pleasant, and for good reason: it’s designed for people.
The experience of walking on this great street is remarkably pleasant, and for good reason: it’s designed for people.
10 Excuses for Santiago Calatrava
03.02.2016
Yes, it’s ten years late and more than 2-billion dollars over budget. But, it is beautiful.
Yes, it’s ten years late and more than 2-billion dollars over budget. But, it is beautiful.
Who Designs Public Space?
02.17.2016
What does an urban designer do on his day off, when he’s halfway around the world? If he’s in Rabat, Morocco—as Dennis Pieprz was two years ago—he does what he’s hardwired to do: walk the city. The experience is exhilarating and humbling.
What does an urban designer do on his day off, when he’s halfway around the world? If he’s in Rabat, Morocco—as Dennis Pieprz was two years ago—he does what he’s hardwired to do: walk the city. The experience is exhilarating and humbling.
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