Category Archives: Events
Urban Inspiration from DesignDC 2015
Last week I had the opportunity to volunteer at and attend DesignDC, an annual conference co-hosted by the DC chapters of AIA, APA and other design professional groups. For me the conference was a great introduction to the DC architecture and planning
Urban Inspiration from DesignDC 2015
Last week I had the opportunity to volunteer at and attend DesignDC, an annual conference co-hosted by the DC chapters of AIA, APA and other design professional groups. For me the conference was a great introduction to the DC architecture and planning
Happy Park(ing) Day!
Today marks the 10th annual Park(ing) Day, a world-wide event where planners, artists, designers and everyday citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. The original idea was a guerrilla installation of sorts, where people fed a parking meter all day
Happy Park(ing) Day!
Today marks the 10th annual Park(ing) Day, a world-wide event where planners, artists, designers and everyday citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. The original idea was a guerrilla installation of sorts, where people fed a parking meter all day
A Celebration of Singaporean Urban Icons for SG50
Singapore’s 50th birthday, or National Day is this weekend and my inbox, Facebook and Instagram feed have been filled with organizations and friends already celebrating. From the Urban Redevelopment Authority hosting a street art exhibition to local designers having pop-up shops, everyone
A Celebration of Singaporean Urban Icons for SG50
Singapore’s 50th birthday, or National Day is this weekend and my inbox, Facebook and Instagram feed have been filled with organizations and friends already celebrating. From the Urban Redevelopment Authority hosting a street art exhibition to local designers having pop-up shops, everyone
Urban Inspiration: Events I wish I could attend…
I have had a running list of events I find inspiring, but for one reason or another I can not attend, sitting on my desk for a while now. For the benefit of those that might be able to make it I
Urban Inspiration: Events I wish I could attend…
I have had a running list of events I find inspiring, but for one reason or another I can not attend, sitting on my desk for a while now. For the benefit of those that might be able to make it I
Urban Inspiration: Winter City Festivals
For those of us in cold climates it maybe hard to believe that we still have almost two months left of winter this year. If you find yourself getting a little stir crazy trying to stay warm indoors, hopefully these examples of
Urban Inspiration: Winter City Festivals
For those of us in cold climates it maybe hard to believe that we still have almost two months left of winter this year. If you find yourself getting a little stir crazy trying to stay warm indoors, hopefully these examples of
Basically Sessions: Hosting Singapore’s Arts Community
In my last two years in Singapore I have found myself exploring, researching and even becoming involved in hosting community arts events. A few weeks ago my friends and I organized our sixth Basically Session in collaboration with our friends
Basically Sessions: Hosting Singapore’s Arts Community
In my last two years in Singapore I have found myself exploring, researching and even becoming involved in hosting community arts events. A few weeks ago my friends and I organized our sixth Basically Session in collaboration with our friends
Exhibit Review: Design with the Other 90% CITIES
While I was in New York City last week I was lucky enough to catch the exhibit – Design with the Other 90%: Cities before it closed. The exhibit, by the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and hosted by the UN Visitors
Exhibit Review: Design with the Other 90% CITIES
While I was in New York City last week I was lucky enough to catch the exhibit – Design with the Other 90%: Cities before it closed. The exhibit, by the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and hosted by the UN Visitors
Upcoming Urbanization Events
In case you have not noticed urbanization has become trendy. This is especially noticeable as spring conferences focusing on urban issues keep appearing. Check out a few highlights happening around New York City this week: Latino Urbanism: A Conversation with
Upcoming Urbanization Events
In case you have not noticed urbanization has become trendy. This is especially noticeable as spring conferences focusing on urban issues keep appearing. Check out a few highlights happening around New York City this week: Latino Urbanism: A Conversation with
Event: Designing Mobility for Democracy
Enrique Peñalosa, Mayor of Bogota, believes transportation is “a political and not a technical issue.” If this is the case then how do we design innovative and efficient transit systems in democracies? In countries where private property rights are not
Event: Designing Mobility for Democracy
Enrique Peñalosa, Mayor of Bogota, believes transportation is “a political and not a technical issue.” If this is the case then how do we design innovative and efficient transit systems in democracies? In countries where private property rights are not
Planning for the Unplanned: Disaster Resilience and Reconstruction
As the world watches recovery efforts from the Japan tsunami amid ongoing reconstruction efforts in Haiti, Chile, and New Orleans, the Urban Planning Student Association and International Public Service Association are convening an engaging afternoon of discussions on Tuesday, March
Planning for the Unplanned: Disaster Resilience and Reconstruction
As the world watches recovery efforts from the Japan tsunami amid ongoing reconstruction efforts in Haiti, Chile, and New Orleans, the Urban Planning Student Association and International Public Service Association are convening an engaging afternoon of discussions on Tuesday, March
Encountering Urbanization 