Tag: design


  • Welcoming the Newest Team Members to the Urban Design Center

    Welcoming the Newest Team Members to the Urban Design Center

    The Urban Design Center is thrilled to welcome two new team members who bring fresh perspectives, diverse experiences, and a shared passion for shaping accessible and vibrant urban spaces. Dhanya Mamallan: Associate Urban Designer & Planner Originally from Chennai, India—a city known for its rich cultural heritage and dynamic urban life—Dhanya brings a global lens

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  • MPact Philly: History, Art, and Partnerships

    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

    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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  • Meet the UDC’s 2024 Summer Interns!

    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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