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Performing Architecture

On erasing the false dichotomy between building and designing.

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Fernando Pages Ruiz

How Fellowship and Food Pave the Way for Statewide Reform

The Pop the Cap campaign in NC teaches us how legislative reform can lead to better cities and communities.

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Adeleine Geitner

What's Next for the Sidewalk Ballet?

Despite widespread acceptance of her beliefs, Jane Jacobs failed to create the world she coveted.

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Black History Starts With Black Towns

Black citybuilding builds community assets and knowledge

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The Importance of Magical Places

How do we move beyond the utilitarian in our cities & towns, and into the sublime?

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Why Every Main Street Looks The Same

How Municipal Policy & Financial Incentives turned Main Street Into Chain Street

May 7 •

A Tale of Two Cities: Cayalá and Antigua

What can two Guatemalan cities teach about urban design in the South?

May 4 •

Fernando Pages Ruiz

Downtown Cary, NC Park Showcases the Power of Civic Infill

How world class public design triggers private investment.

Apr 30 •

Blending the Best of Old and New

Lessons from Spain on the future of efficient and durable architecture.

Apr 23 •

Public Participation for the New Urbanism

Former Executive Director of the Congress for New Urbanism talks about public participation.

Apr 16 •

Michael Schwartz

Progressive Cities Aren't Living Up To Their Values

How ideology is getting in the way of good city building

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