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Recipes for Wayfinding in the Washington Metro, with Garrett Corcoran
Garrett Corcoran shows us how design can be a bridge between the past and the future. Taking on the challenge of extending wayfinding to digital screens for the Washington Metro, Garrett shares what its like working with historical design legacies and fi
Washington Metro: Great Society Subway
The Washington Metro is more than just a transit system; its a statement about governments role in public life.We chat with Professor Zachary Schrag about the Washington Metros history, its stunning brutalist design, and the larger ideals it represent
Avery §NLs82 – The Device
In the District where whispers hold as much power as regulations, Avery faces a crossroads: complete design of The Device which tracks movement to a very precise degree, or quietly resist?What happens when a simple traffic control device becomes a tool f
Every map is a visual poem – the subway map with Peter Lloyd
NYC's subway map isn't an accident, but a century of contentious argument about more than just wayfinding.
A Field Guide to American Houses with Amy Talkington
Architectural history meets family road trips! Amy Talkington recalls her mothers mission to protect historic neighborhoods and the creation of the iconicA Field Guide to American Houses.
Missing Middle Housing with David White
Discover how cities can become more affordable, diverse, and walkable. In this episode, urban planner David White breaks down the impact of middle housing, zoning laws, and car dependency on urban developmentand what we can do to create people-friendly n
The city is for children to use
Are cities failing our kids? Listen to experts discuss how urban design impacts children's mobility and what makes a neighborhood truly child-friendly.
Contentious Curbside EV Charging in Urban Neighborhoods
Can EV charging fit in crowded city streets? Nathan King of Its Electric explains how theyre making it happen...with lot's of. tradeoffs.
Avery §cZ3nA – Second Night of Whispers
Unexpected security measures spring into action with the deployment of the cordon around the district office complex. Navigating through past traumas to unravel available options, Avery confronts a haunting echo of a previous night of terror that reemerge
Constructed Authenticity at the Ohio Village
Imagine speeding along the interstate, catching a fleeting glimpse of a quaint village green where a baseball game is being played under the summer sun. Nestled in Columbus, Ohio, this isn't just any villageit's Ohio Village, a meticulously constructed h