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Who built New York City & how? On our blog, read an interview with Alexander Wood, author of BUILDING THE METROPOLIS, a sweeping history of New York that chronicles the construction of one of the world’s great cities:

Antje Steinmuller, Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, University of Michigan’s new chair of architecture is rethinking housing through identity and density. Prior to arriving in Ann Arbor, Steinmuller served as chair of undergraduate architecture at California College of the Arts (CCA) in San Francisco, among other leadership posts, where her decades of work as an educator, designer, author, and researcher had noticeable impacts on California housing policy. Her current research focuses on innovative housing typologies and the role design can play in mitigating the U.S. housing crisis. Shortly after the beginning of fall term, METROPOLIS connected with Steinmuller to learn more about her current and future work in this regard, and how she was settling into her new role. https://lnkd.in/eE45GSYq

Civic Art ++ [planning items] Civic art plays a crucial role in urban planning history as it helps to shape the identity, character, and quality of life of a city. It serves as a reflection of the values, culture, and history of the community, and can enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of public spaces. -- One of the key importance of civic art in urban planning history is its ability to humanize and beautify the built environment. By incorporating public art into urban design, cities can create more vibrant and engaging streetscapes that foster a sense of place and community pride. Public art also has the power to inspire and provoke thought, promote social cohesion, and contribute to the overall well-being of residents.

Architectural Reflections: City Hall, Whitehall, and the Evolution of Political Power in the UK The GLA's move from City Hall to the Crystal symbolizes more than a change of address; it reflects broader questions about political power and its accessibility. City Hall, designed by Sir Norman Foster, represents transparency and public engagement. Its energy-efficient design underscores a modern governance approach. Moving to the Crystal, a sustainable design exemplar in Newham, is driven by financial pragmatism and promises long-term savings but raises concerns about diminishing the GLA's symbolic status and accessibility. In contrast, Whitehall Palace's historical grandeur epitomized royal authority. Its partial destruction symbolizes the impermanence of centralized power, highlighting the need for a balanced approach to governance. These narratives reflect the health of the UK's political landscape, emphasizing the importance of maintaining public engagement and trust to ensure a vibrant democracy. #CityHall #WhitehallPalace #PoliticalPower #ArchitecturalHistory #UKPolitics #DemocraticGovernance #SustainableDesign #HistoricArchitecture #TransparencyInGovernment #ConservativeVsLabour #PublicEngagement #UrbanRegeneration #IconicBuildings #PoliticalSymbolism #CivicArchitecture #GovernmentRelocation

How do cities reflect power and politics? Explore the fascinating intersections of urban design, history, and societal control in Paris, Algiers, and Vienna. Faith Heffernan's latest article examines how architecture and planning have been used to assert dominance—and how we can reimagine our cities for equity and inclusivity. Read more at the Urban Equity Institute: https://lnkd.in/eH9tmtvm. #UrbanDesign #CityPlanning #ArchitectureMatters #EquityInDesign #UrbanStudies #Paris #Algiers #Vienna #SocialJustice #SpatialDesign #PowerAndPolitics #InclusiveCities #UrbanEquity #CulturalHistory #CityLife #urbanequityinstitute

Somehow the grid system in NYC probably lends itself well to this solution. Oxford Street is one of the most polluted roads in London, and it will be interesting to see how we could re-route traffic on Oxford Street without simply redistributing the problem to other key roads in the vicinity. Either way, from a health perspective, due to the large number of pedestrians on Oxford Street the solution could at least reduce the number of people exposed to poor air quality, improving health and wellbeing.

Anya Sirota recently spoke with Detroitisit and about the Detroit Cultural Center Planning Initiative - "It has the potential to shift Detroit’s narrative on a global scale. Instead of being seen as a city defined by its struggles, Detroit can offer a counter-vision: a city that is thriving, leading, and imagining an equitable and sustainable future." The Detroit Cultural Center Planning Initiative (CCPI) is an ambitious urban planning and design project aimed at reimagining and revitalizing Detroit’s 83-acre Cultural Center. It recently won the prestigious Inaugural 2024 Bay Urban Visioning Award for Partners in Progress. This international recognition celebrates the CCPI’s innovative approach to weaving #sustainability, #equity, and #culture into the fabric of Detroit’s cityscape. "The vision is to weave together 83 acres of public space and 12 cultural institutions into a cohesive, inclusive ecosystem. The goal is to dismantle barriers – whether they’re physical, cultural, or economic—and create a truly shared space." – says Sirota. Read the full interview: https://myumi.ch/qVeVM

What makes a city truly thrive around the clock? Cristina Mateo Rebollo, Ph.D Goldsmiths College, Vice Dean of IE School of Architecture and Design, explores the transformative potential of the 24-hour city to combat urban isolation and foster constant connection. From reimagining public spaces to supporting vibrant nighttime economies, the 24-hour city offers an inclusive and innovative approach to urban living. Discover how cities worldwide are balancing technology, community and creativity to connect people in meaningful ways—day and night—in the following IE Insights article: https://bit.ly/3Z8NnGn

CELEBRATE BENDIX DINER. FULL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR RENOVATION. INCREDIBLE BLIND*WAITER*CASHIER OWNER MR. DIAKAKIS. THANK YOU FOR TOP FAN.! With President Joe Biden – I just got recognized as one of their top fans.! ALLIED: NEVER SEEN BEFORE SUCH POWERFUL MILITARY MOVIE IN ALL MY LIFE. I CAN SEE BRAD PITT PLAY 007 J. BOND. ARTICLE: CRYPTOCURRENCY & REYGITONIUM-G. CHAN & ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TENRI CULTURAL INSTITUTE tenri.org https://lnkd.in/e55sRd8b https://lnkd.in/eB98Jnv9 WonderMind.com: CRYPTO-FINANCE & WHAT'S ON THE TABLE. REYGITONIUM-G MR. MS. TEEFEY & SELENA GOMEZ-RARE-SUPERSTAR. TCI GALLERY SPRING 2024 THEMES. CRYPTOCURRENCY & REYGITONIUM-G TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I ABSOLUTELY SEE NOTHING WRONG WITH CRYPTOCURRENCY: REYGITONIUM-G I CAN UNDERSTAND WHY THE INFANT DEMOCRATIC-CAPITALISTIC MINDS OF TODAY BLAME USA GOVERNMENT. THEN IS ANY GOVERNMENT TO BE BLAMED FOR HOMELESS PROBLEMS PLAGUING THE WORLD.? NO. GOD KNOWS HEADACHES USA GOVERNMENT HAVE WITH THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS. THE NEW WORLD PRACTICALLY SHOCK TO WITNESS. PEOPLE ONLY WORKING TOGETHER FOR A COMMON GOAL. "IN THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS." THUS DOESN'T THAT ALSO INCLUDE THE HOMELESS. THE HOMELESS ARE OUT THERE. ARE YOU.? HOMELESS.. AN OPPORTUNITY MISUNDERSTOOD. The modern economic system is a market economy, which is a capitalist economy where people, not the government--NOT THE GOVERNMENT--own most businesses. In a capitalist economy, prices allocate capital and labor between competing uses, and capital assets like factories, mines, and railroads can be privately owned and controlled. https://lnkd.in/eB98Jnv9 GOOGLE EXAMPLE, IF YOU NEED TO RAISE MONEY FOR ANY REASON OR MORE SO LETS SAY THE "HOMELESS" PROBLEM WHICH IS BELIEVED TO BE TIME & MONEY CONSUMING BUT IN ONE DIRECTION TOWARD THE HOMELESS. HOWEVER CRYPTOCURRENCY CAN POSSIBLE ALLOWS AN EXPENDITURE OF CURRENCY TO BENEFIT ALL WHO USES THE CRYPTO & REGARDLESS OF HOW IT'S CONSUMED. THEREFORE IF A CRYPTO HOMELESS CURRENCY REYGITONIUM-G EXISTED IT'S MORE HIGHLY LIKELY THAT THE HOMELESS PROBLEM CAN BE VANQUISHED BECAUSE CURRENCY-FINANCES IT'S ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO BE TAPPED INTO FOR HOMELESS RESOLUTIONS. REYGITONIUM-G: COUNTRY GOVERNMENT $1-DOLLAR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO OF 8-BILLION EARTH CITIZENS. OR CONTINUE HIDING THE HOMELESS WHEN A POLITICAL LEADER VISITS AMERICA. CLOSING COMMENT: THE DAMNEDEST CRAZIEST FUNNIEST EMBARRASSING ABOUT THE HOMELESS CHAOS IS ANY EXCUSE AS TO WHY HOMELESS EXIST. HENCEFORTH CONSIDER USA TRILLIONS IN DEBT & 6,120 OF HOSPITALS SCATTERED AROUND THE USA & MANY COUNTRIES ASKING FOR FOREIGN AID IN THE TRILLIONS & YOU TALKING EXCUSES. MEANWHILE WE WANT TO SETTLE HUMANITY ON OTHER PLANETS. THANK YOU FOR READING. https://lnkd.in/e_B7vxVZ

Check out my recent op-ed article published on RealClearPolicy (RCPC), arguing that NYC’s long-time coming upcoming enactment of congestion pricing must be used to reclaim & reconsider what our streets should look like, who should have the right to use them, and disrupt the status quo in order to spark new cultural norms and rebalance societal & spatial costs: https://lnkd.in/eR-TAh8y