by OU IQC | May 10, 2013 | Lectures, Placemaking Conference 2013
As preferences shift toward walkable communities and the last few decades of development begin to age, Ellen Dunham-Jones is cataloguing examples of how suburbs are being “reinhabited, redeveloped, and regreened.” Dunham-Jones tells stories about...
by OU IQC | May 10, 2013 | Lectures, Placemaking Conference 2013
Historic preservation investments are revitalizing economies and adding jobs around the nation. Preservation expert Donovan Rypkema shares lots of data and his own thoughts about the role of preservation in boosting economic success. Enjoy this lecture from the 2013...
by OU IQC | Jan 9, 2013 | Events, Lectures
In May 2012, Better Block OKC transformed a quiet block in Midtown Oklahoma City into a vibrant neighborhood complete with crosswalks, landscaping, and retail shops for a weekend. Better Block is designed to show examples of best practices in urban design and...
by OU IQC | Mar 15, 2012 | Events, Lectures
James Burnett and Jereck Boss, of the Office of James Burnett, discuss how their Project 180 and Myriad Gardens are transforming the pedestrian environment of downtown Oklahoma City.
by OU IQC | Feb 16, 2012 | Events, Lectures
Lisa Chronister tells the story of her family’s quest for a walkable, urban lifestyle in Oklahoma after getting used to life without a car in New York City. Her unique story proves that even though NYC and OKC are vastly different, it was possible to choose a...
