The last installment of pre-Columbian settlements in my History of Urbanism in North America. It includes the first Canadian settlement.
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A Brief History of Urbanism: Pre-Columbia Cities, Part 2
During my research, I was reminded of the vast history of advanced human settlements that pre-dated European contact.
A Brief History of Urbanism: Pre-Columbia Cities, Part 1
Too often we overlook this important part of North America’s urban history.
A Brief History of Urbanism in North America: Introduction
In this series, I will look at the key places, people, policies and events in the history of North American urbanism.
Vernacular Urbanism: Creating Meaningful Places
Ver·nac·u·lar: of, relating to, or characteristic of a period, place, or group… Most cities—even those with grand plans like Burnham’s Chicago or Haussmann’s Paris—derive much of their character from their locality. Their urban fabric is largely defined by factors such as local building materials, climate, access to water, history and most importantly, culture. Alas, for…
A Haiku History of Urban Planning (Weekend Watch)
150 years of urban planning history in 408 syllables.
Gettysburg Address, Revisited
147 years ago today, Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Adress; this year Adam Gault created this beautifully animated version of the speech.
Utopian Urbanism: The Impossibility of Perfection
In the 20th century, utopian urbanism has been explored through such proposals as Howard’s Garden City, Le Corbusier’s Radiant City and Wright’s Broadacre City
From Car Spaces to People Places: PARK(ing) Day is returning to Phoenix
PARK(ing) Day is returning to downtown Phoenix on Friday, September 17th when we’ll transform curbside parking spots into temporary public parks.
Urban Terroir: The Qualities of a City
Urban terroir refers to the elements that contribute to the conditions of our urban spaces.