Author Archives: MICD

MICD Resource Team members Mark Dawson, a senior partner and landscape architect from Sasaki Associates in Boston, and Betsy Jackson, president of the Urban Agenda in Ann Arbor, Michigan, were interviewed on Capital Public Radio regarding their thoughts on the … Continue reading →

Sacramento Business Journal – by Melanie Turner, Staff writer Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 2:58pm PST – Last Modified: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 3:02pm PST Top thinkers on urban planning and design, who weighed in Wednesday on design options for … Continue reading →

Sacramento Business Journal – by Melanie Turner, Staff writer Date: Monday, February 14, 2011, 9:08am PST Urban design experts this week will work with Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, city staff and the public to explore design options for a revamped … Continue reading →

As part of the 49th National Session of MICD, resource team members traveled early to Santa Fe to follow up on the case study that Mayor David Coss’ presented at MICD 44 in Denver. Read more.

February 2011 – SANTA FE – For the first time in its 25-year history, the Mayors’ Institute on City Design took place in Santa Fe (February 9–11). Hosted by Mayor David Coss and the City of Santa Fe, the event … Continue reading →

NOVEMBER 13, 2010 — The Mayors’ Institute on City Design is pleased to announce an opportunity for universities to serve as partners for hosting 2011 regional Mayors’ Institute sessions. Since 1986, over 850 mayors from all 50 states have participated … Continue reading →

October 2010 – CHARLESTON – The Mayors’ Institute on City Design returned to Charleston, South Carolina, from October 27-29 for its 48th National Session.  Hosted by Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. and the City of Charleston, the event was attended … Continue reading →

Cities in Conversation Written by Wellington Reiter, FAIA MICD 47, Los Angeles Quality design is not a casual amenity but an essential ingredient of the most vibrant cities. To avoid sprawling patterns of development, enhance commercial densities, and improve the … Continue reading →

August 2010 – LOS ANGELES – For the first time in its 24-year history, the Mayors’ Institute on City Design took place in Los Angeles (August 4–6).  Hosted by Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and the City of Los Angeles, the … Continue reading →

The Ambassadors REVIEW. Spring 2010. Ashe_Embassy_Design