Georgia Tech MS in Urban Design

Would you rather have two bedrooms that can provide safe shelter…or two more parking spots in a mostly empty lot? Image from Parking Reform Network.

Fellow Urbanists, Leaders and Lovers of Cities What’s not to love about wonky metrics and a tasty reception? Please join us next Monday, October 7 from 6:30-8:00pm ET for Episode 40 of Redesigning Cities, the Speedwell Foundation Talks at Georgia Tech School of Architecture. The Economics of Cities with Joe Minicozzi. It will be a very insightful talk about the implications of a topic we don’t discuss nearly enough: property taxes. After hearing Joe you won’t be able to NOT see how the standard practices embedded in our property tax system have accelerated sprawl at the expense of fairness and long-term economic health. The amazing Elizabeth Ward Williams of Kronberg Urbanists + Architects and Christy S. Dodson of Code Studio will join me in leading discussion and Q&A with Joe. This free talk is being offered as part of their Urban Policy class. You’re welcome to stream the event online but I hope you’ll come in-person and stick around afterwards to discuss Metro Atlanta’s property taxes over a delicious spread and a drink. Note – we expect AIA HSW CE credits to be offered for in-person attendees, but have not yet heard confirmation from AIA. And, if you have to miss the event don’t worry. The video and podcast will be posted on the Redesigning Cities website – along with the previous 39 episodes you’ll want to catch up on!

Do you want to be part of the team helping Atlanta achieve Mayor Andre Dickens' ambitious goal of adding 20,000 affordable housing units in Atlanta by 2030? Atlanta's Housing Innovation Lab is searching for a Senior Urban Designer to join our team of housing, planning, and real estate professionals. This is your opportunity to lead design initiatives that directly impact housing equity and community development. The Housing Innovation Lab is at the forefront of affordable housing policy, and this role is a blend of urban design, planning, and housing policy development. You’ll help implement strategies that shape the future of public land development while working closely with developers, community stakeholders, and policymakers. If you’re passionate about affordable housing and urban design and ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

I'm delighted to share an interview June Williamson and I did on retrofitting suburbia with Evan Baehr on Freethink. Jim Adams and Jana McCann are featured too in the walk through of the retrofit of Mueller Airport in Austin. You have to sit through two too-long YouTube ads, but I think the lively conversation and well-produced 35-minute video are well worth it. What do you think? https://lnkd.in/ebY_-KG7.

Georgia Tech's Urban Design Program Director Ellen Dunham-Jones and Atlanta BeltLine visionary Ryan Gravel are scheduled to present at a two-week architecture conference in Marseille, France. https://lnkd.in/eJM3kEMc

From highway off-ramp to urban oasis. The new Love Park in Toronto.

Are you an urban designer that loves cities, working with fun people, and making a difference in the world? If so, we're hiring at Perkins&Will's Atlanta studio!

It's been over a month since I began my summer internship with the City of Atlanta- Mayor’s office, as an Urban Design Intern. The experience has been incredibly exciting and enriching, offering me invaluable insights and practical knowledge. A huge thanks to Matt Bedsole Carolyn Kovar and Colin DeLargy for their unwavering support and guidance, and to Abigail (Abby) Peters, David Favors and Connor for being such fantastic teammates! #UrbanDesign #summerinternship #city #atlanta #georgiatech #msud #communitydevelopment #affordablehousing

The 2024 HKS Southeast Design Fellowship is now accepting applications! Students and emerging designers are welcome to apply for the program, which culminates in a collaborative workshop at the HKS Atlanta office at the end of the summer. This year’s fellows will focus on culture, mobility and place to develop transformative and impact-focused design solutions in the greater Atlanta community. Interested? Learn more about the program and apply. #architecture #design #fellowship #apply

Meet the 15 talented young professionals selected for the inaugural regional Holcim Foundation Fellowship, happening in New York City from August 5-16, 2024, in collaboration with Arup, Henning Larsen, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). Chosen from an exceptional pool of applicants from Canada and the United States, this dynamic cohort brings together expertise from #architecture, #engineering, #realestate, #urbanplanning, and #landscapearchitecture. Their diverse perspectives are key to exploring our main theme: “Decarbonization at Scale.” We can't wait to welcome them in August for two action-packed weeks of learning and collaboration with industry professionals and academics on sustainable construction. -------------------------------- The Holcim Foundation #Fellowship aims to create unique moments for masters students, educators, and practices in all regions of the world to learn together from recently built projects and to challenge existing modes of practice. The North America & Latin America Fellowship programs are now closed for submissions. Stay tuned for the upcoming Fellowship opportunities in other regions!