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MPact Philly: History, Art, and Partnerships
Written by Madison Dugar Philadelphia is a city where history meets innovation. Known as the birthplace of the United States, it has evolved into a hub of diverse cultures. With one of the largest and oldest transit systems in the country, SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority), Philadelphia serves as an ideal setting to explore the
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New Faces, Fresh Perspectives: Charlotte Urban Design Center Welcomes Dynamic Team Members
The City of Charlotte’s Urban Design Center continues to strengthen its commitment to creating vibrant, people-centered spaces with the addition of three talented professionals to their team. These new hires bring diverse backgrounds in architecture, urban design, and placemaking, reinforcing Charlotte’s dedication to thoughtful urban development. Chad Cramer: Bringing Planning Expertise with New Orleans Flair
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Hope Amongst the Rubble
Opportunities to Rebuild Western North Carolina in the Face of Climate Catastrophe About the author Aspen Johnston is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Urban Design at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. This fall, the Urban Design Center awarded Aspen a year-long fellowship enabling them to work under the tutelage of practicing
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Recap: the 2024 Urban Design Awards
The City of Charlotte Urban Design Center and the UNC Charlotte David R. Ravin School of Architecture presented the city’s fourth annual Urban Design Awards, also known as the Urbies, on Thursday, November 7th in a ceremony dedicated to showcasing excellent urban design. The awards program is a yearly recognition and celebration of quality urban
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Meet Charlotte: Our New Project Manager!
We’re thrilled to announce the newest addition to our Urban Design Center: Charlotte Lamb Kuuskvere! With her extensive experience in urban planning and design, Charlotte is set to make a significant impact in her role as Project Manager and Urban Designer. A Charlotte Native with a Diverse Professional Background Born and raised in Charlotte, Charlotte’s
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2024 Urban Design Awards
Nominations for the 2024 Urban Design Awards are now open. Affectionately dubbed the “Urbies,” this Urban Design Center-led awards program aims to recognize, celebrate and champion quality urban design in Charlotte while encouraging continued community discussion around what makes for unique and great places. Over the next two weeks, residents have the opportunity to nominate
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2024 National Planning Conference: Minneapolis
In April 2024, the Urban Design Center’s Justin Ritchey was selected to attend the 2024 National Planning Conference in Minneapolis. Here is his review of the experience. Minneapolis – How the Built Environment Can Make a Happy City When Minneapolis comes to mind, you probably think of snow, frigid winters, and icy lakes. Or maybe
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Meet the UDC’s 2024 Summer Interns!
Please join us in welcoming our newest interns – Daniel Durant and Sanchana Viswanathan! Daniel is a rising junior at NC A&T University studying Landscape Architecture while Sanchana will be starting her final year in NC State’s Master of Architecture program. While they’ve only been here a handful of weeks, they’re already showing their abilities
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Creative Engagement for Freedom-Wilkinson Photovoice
Introduction One Christmas as a kid, I received my first digital camera. This was before everyone always had a high-quality camera in their pocket, when Blackberries and flip phones were still the norm. Having the power and accessibility of a camera to take any photo I wanted was a privilege at the time. I took
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