Philosophy and the City

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City as Theater Project

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What is new urbanism?  See the overview provided by the Congress for New Urbanism.  And then check out their powerpoint presentation. 

New Urbanism emphasizes walkability--a scale that encourages pedestrians--and sustainability. 


The Charter for New Urbanism lays out the main principles of new urbanism. 
An example of new urbanism development in reality is Seaside, Florida (Image to the far left: photo credit:  Michael Ventura/Bruce Coleman, Inc.. 

                                       
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Course Materials: New Urbanism