Category Archives: Press Releases

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

April 2010 – New York – For the first time in its 24-year history, the Mayors’ Institute on City Design took place in New York City (April 14–16). Hosted by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and the City of New York, … Continue reading →

Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. gives keynote address. (Washington, D.C.). April 12, 2010. Read More.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). March 7, 2010. Read More.

October 2009 – CHARLESTON – The Mayors’ Institute on City Design returned to Charleston, South Carolina from October 21-23 for its 45th National Session.  Hosted by Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. and the City of Charleston, the event was attended … Continue reading →

Mayors’ Institute Wraps Up Summer With Four Additional Alumni Technical Assistance Sessions August 2009 – WASHINGTON – The Mayors’ Institute on City Design Alumni Technical Assistance program has had a busy summer. With four programs in August alone, AAF is … Continue reading →

The Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). August 2, 2009. Read More.