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Publications6.23.2015

Beyond Zuccotti Park :

Freedom of Assembly and the Occupation of Public Space

Lance Jay Brown

The Occupy Wall Street movement has challenged the physical manifestation of the First Amendment rights to freedom of assembly. Where and how can people congregate today? Forty social scientists, planners, architects, and civil liberties experts explore the definition, use, role, and importance of public space for the exercise of our democratic rights to free expression. ...read more

Publications6.23.2015

Urban Design for an Urban Century :

Shaping More Livable, Equitable, and Resilient Cities

Lance Jay Brown

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to urban design, from a historical overview and basic principles to practical design concepts and strategies. It discusses the demographic, environmental, economic, and social issues that influence the decision-making and implementation processes of urban design. The Second Edition has been fully revised to include thorough coverage of sustainability issues ...read more

Exhibits5.17.2015

Solar Roofpod Open House

Jul 25, 2015 to May 26, 2015

Admission is Free

Atop the Spitzer School of Architecture sits a solution to NYC’s energy and emission problems. This Solar Roofpod—a student-designed, plus-net-energy roof pavilion—is a featured site during the citywide cultural event Open House New York Weekend. Student designers-builders and Professor Christian Volkmann will discuss the creation of the Solar Roofpod, participation in the Solar Decathlon, and ...read more