Blog Post By Anne Gadwa Nicodemus
An excerpt from “Artists and Gentrification: Sticky Myths, Slippery Realities”, written by Anne Gadwa Nicodemus and published on createquity.com (April 5, 2013): It’s a new phenomenon for artists to have a […]
Defining the work
My graduate research explores how professionals in the field of architecture and urban design are addressing social issues of the built environment through innovative (often temporary) design projects. But what […]
Design interventions: formal vs. informal planning and solution-building
For the purposes of my capstone research, it is important that I distinguish between: a) Design intervention projects that serve as tools of a formal participatory planning/design process. AND b) Design […]
Defining Landscape Architecture
This question and answer excerpt is from the American Society of Landscape Architects online resources. It helps breakdown the differences between landscape architects and other professionals in the field of […]
Another blog to follow…
A blog, run by Gehl Architects, to share experiences and knowledge and explore creative solutions to making cities places of quality for all people. gehlcitiesforpeople.dk Gehl Architects is an urban […]
Public Interest Design Week
I wish I was back in my home town this week so I could attend Public Interest Design Week: Structures for Inclusion. This “first-of-its-kind” conference is presented in partnership with […]
Richard Florida Defends the Creative Class and American Cities
Richard Florida responds to recent accusations, by Joel Kotkin, that he has “conceded” that the urban creative classes have only a limited ability to spur growth. Florida stands by his claim […]
Strengthening the Social Function of Public Space
Landscape architect and theorist James Corner challenges mainstream participatory planning processes. The kind of ad-hoc, inclusionist populism that passes as participatory public process today typically leads to dull projects, bland […]
Tough Times Call for Tactical Planning
We need investment in small projects, not grand strategies, to revitalise the economy. A recent article from the UK’s Building Design, by Hank Dittmar. Though the urban designer in me […]
N.E.A. Releases White Paper: Design and Social Impact
Earlier this year, the National Endowment for the Arts released a white paper – Design and Social Impact: A cross-sectoral agenda for design education, research and practice (PDF). This paper was a […]
Community Driven Urban Design 