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Part One – Defining Principles Around the world cities are growing rapidly. Some are spreading horizontally, some are reaching for the sky, and others are searching for the sweet spot in the middle. Which approach offers the best solutions? This is a question we shall address at the 55th International Making Cities Livable Conference, May … Read more
For all of you who were at the Santa Fe Conference you will be glad to know that the photos are now up online. Please click here to access them. In addition to photos of the Awards Ceremony, Sessions, and Workshop, there are also many photos of the social events – Welcome Reception, Mobile Workshops, … Read more
Jury’s comment: This project to save the historic fabric and vibrant quality of life of a section of London has enormous international significance, especially now, when large scale demolition of swathes of historic cities around the world is accelerating. The Norton Folgate district was democratically designated a Conservation Area 40 years ago. Mayor Johnson unilaterally … Read more
It is of great significance that a major Texan city wedded to the automobile has created a main square free of traffic. Sundance Square, framed by fine early 20th century buildings, transforms two parking lots into the pedestrian heart of Fort Worth. The IMCL Awards Competition Jury selected Sundance Square to receive the IMCL Honor … Read more
Did you miss the conference in Santa Fe but wish you could still read the papers and view the slideshows? Perhaps you attended the conference but didn't get a chance to see all the presentations and wish you could fill in the gaps. In either case, the eConference is your ticket! Who is the eConference … Read more
Opening the 52nd IMCL Conference in Bristol, was a short film by the distinguished former Dean and Professor of Urban Planning at Venice University who had welcomed delegates to the 1st IMCL Conference in Venice in 1985 on behalf of the City of Venice. He reminded participants of Henry Lennard’s important message, to understand how good … Read more
For too long, the economic GDP model has governed how we shape our cities, proposes Suzanne Lennard, and this has resulted in sprawl that is unhealthy for humans, and unsustainable for the planet. Today, the idea that the primary function of the city is to be an “economic engine” is driving cities worldwide to construct … Read more
Prof. Arch. Ettore Maria Mazzola The University of Notre Dame, School of Architecture, Rome Studies Program Summary The Social Housing district Z.E.N. in Palermo, today re-named “San Filippo Neri”, despite the great name of its architect – Vittorio Gregotti – is sadly famous as one of the most dangerous and “criminogenic” neighbourhoods in Italy. In … Read more
Walkable Neighborhood Award Presented to the City of Fort Myers for the redesign of the Downtown Streetscape In recognition of the extensive landscaping, refurbishment and traffic calming that greatly improved the quality of life for everyone, creating a downtown with a genuinely urban character. Urban Plazas Award Presented to Rundell Ernstberger Assoc. for the design … Read more
The public realm, at its best, generates joy. You can see it in the children jumping up and down, in the embrace and tender kiss of a young couple, in the desire to sway, to dance together, in the smiles between strangers as, with burning eyes, they acknowledge a shared experience. In this mutual acknowledgement … Read more