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Group 1: Definition and relevance of Urban Center What makes anUrbanCenter? What is the definition of an Urban Center? Are Urban Centers relevant in the age of megacities? Group 2: Types of Urban Center What are the regional Urban Centers … Continue reading →

Urban Centers to be Focus of Next AIA Detroit Urban Priorities Committee “Detroit By Design” Series Detroit Public Library is the Site of Symposiums and Exhibits  DETROIT – (May 5, 2011) – The American Institute of Architects Detroit’s Urban Priorities … Continue reading →

Transportation Symposium Objectives What precedents are appropriate models for a local and regional public transportation system in Detroit and the surrounding cities? What public transportation infrastructure does Detroit currently have?  What works about it?  What does not work? What public … Continue reading →

2011 Key Dates Transportation • Exhibit opening: Tue., April 5th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Mon., Mar. 21st: proposal deadline) • Symposium*: Wed., April 13th ****************************************************** Urban Centers • Exhibit opening: Tue., May 17th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Mon., April 25th: proposal deadline) • … Continue reading →

Detroit By Design Call for Proposal (for Exhibits) Submission Requirements and Deadline To submit your work, please choose one of the following two methods. Option 1: Required Items: (1).   Drawings to be mounted on three (maximum) boards (20” x 30” … Continue reading →