Spotlight on Urban Design

Video: Want to Curb Climate Change? Cities Need to Get Involved.

Feature | Apr 02, 2018

Associate Professor Jeffrey Raven and NYIT student Luciana Godinho talk about ways that mayors and urban leaders can help residents adapt to a warming climate.

Master's of Science in Urban and Regional Design is now recognized as STEM

Blog | Dec 15, 2017

As of December 2017, we are STEM
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To Curb Climate Change, Cities Need the Right Design

Feature | Dec 05, 2017

NYIT professor pens op-ed stressing the importance of urban design in helping people adapt to a warming climate.

Student Profile: Shenger “Anna” Dai

Profile | Oct 18, 2017

When it comes to architecture, Shenger “Anna” Dai likes to look at the big picture.

Jeffrey Raven Panels "Archtober Goes Nordic" at the New School in NYC

Blog | Oct 05, 2017

Jeffrey Raven and fellow panelists discussed how NYC urban redevelopment projects and districts compares to Nordic best practices within design and public health in the built environment.
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Climate-Resilient Urban Design Studio, Fall 2016

Blog-Video | Dec 22, 2016

This “vertical” graduate-undergraduate design studio at NYIT engages the New York Metropolitan area as a climate laboratory and contributes to the critical dialog cities and regions confronting climate change. The interdisciplinary studio introduces students to the fundamentals of urban design while confronting resiliency challenges in a vulnerable, flood-prone district in Nassau County, Long Island. The studio is further enriched by collaboration with outside experts working with the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery.

Climate-Resilient Urban Design Studio, Fall 2016

Video | Dec 22, 2016

This “vertical” graduate-undergraduate design studio at NYIT engages the New York Metropolitan area as a climate laboratory and contributes to the critical dialog cities and regions confronting climate change. The interdisciplinary studio introduces students to the fundamentals of urban design while confronting resiliency challenges in a vulnerable, flood-prone district in Nassau County, Long Island. The studio is further enriched by collaboration with outside experts working with the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery.
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NYIT Urban Design Graduate Students Participate in AIANY Charrette on Midtown Manhattan

Blog | Dec 09, 2016

An important component of our graduate program is to provide cross-fertilization between profession and education.

Graduate Students Contributing to the Fourth Regional Plan - Regional Plan Association

Blog | Dec 08, 2016

RPA upcoming Fourth Regional Plan is crafting a long-range vision for the region's shared prosperity, health and livability, resiliency and good governance and MsAURD students are playing their part.

Publication - Climate Change and Cities: Summary for City Leaders at COP21 Climate Summit

Blog | Dec 04, 2016

Climate Change and Cities: Summary for City Leaders at COP21 Climate Summit, Rosenzweig, C., W. Solecki (ed.); Jeffrey Raven (Coordinating Lead Author); Urban Climate Change Network, Earth Institute, Columbia University, New York, 2015.

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