COTE Book TALK: People, Planet, Design
What if great design were defined by its ability to cool the planet, heal communities, enhance ecological functioning, and advance justice?
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Webinar: Unleashing the Economic and Sustainability Power of Existing Buildings
In this recording, Craig Stevenson and Beth Eckenrode, who authored The Power of Existing Buildings, of AUROS Group will outline a step-by-step approach to making old buildings perform like new ones.
Webinar: Unlocking Multimodality in N America
In recent years, some urban planners have begun to explore ways to unlock Dutch-style multimodality, hoping to utilize the bicycle as a tool to increase public-transit ridership and decrease car dependency. In fact, the case could be made that—with the right conditions—bikes are better placed to deal with the lower population densities and longer distances traveled in North America.
CNU Webcast with Jeff Speck on Walkable City Rules
CNU's Membership Engagement Manager Jay Shepley speaks with Jeff Speck about his new book, Walkable City Rules; 101 Steps to Making Better Places during their November webcast. During this conversation, Jay asks people about Jeff's new book, diving into why a rule book is needed and how it's a benefit to the new urbanist community.
#ForewordFriday: Dignified Design Edition
By Katharine Sucher / On November 3rd, 2017
Well-designed spaces are not just a matter of taste or a question of aesthetics; they literally shape our ideas about who we are and what we deserve. Design impacts our health, our education, our community, our sense of self-worth, and more, yet all-too-often design is viewed as a luxury. To address critical problems of access and inequity at home and around the world, good design must transcend the endless coverage of multi-million dollar homes and Silicon Valley office spaces to become a key means of uplifting those who need it most.
Designs that Dignify: Photos from Design for Good
By Katharine Sucher / On October 3rd, 2017
In his inspiring new book Design for Good, award-winning designer and entrepreneur John Cary offers character-driven, real-world stories about the power of designs that dignify.
The Legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver
By Ray Tomalty / On May 17th, 2016
This month, the Olympic torch relay began in Brasília. After leaving the capital, the torch will visit more than 300 Brazilian cities and as it winds its way to Rio de Janeiro, gradually shift the nation’s attention from its political and economic troubles onto its Olympic hopes.
#FOREWORDFRIDAY: PARK(ing) DAY EDITION
By Katharine Sucher / On September 17th, 2015
In honor of PARK(ing) Day, Island Press is taking tactical urbanism to the streets. PARK(ing) Day is an annual event where people all over the world transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. These pop-up parks can take all forms--in our case, an outdoor library and reading nook. To learn more about short-tern, low-cost, and scalable interventions like these, check out Tactical Urbanism by Mike Lydon and Anthony Garcia.
Using Urban Observation to "Ghost-Bust" Cities
By Charles R. Wolfe / On April 9th, 2015
Meet the Author: Q & A with ... Jan Gehl!
By Meghan Bartels / On October 16th, 2014
Editor's note: One of the perks of working at Island Press is being able to talk with the scientists, planners, and other people tackling environmental problems. So today we're beginning a new series to introduce you to some of the authors behind our books by sharing Q & As we've conducted over the past several years. We hope you enjoy! If there's anyone you'd particularly like to hear from, leave a comment and we'll see what we can do.