Urban Design

A great, casual introduction to what urban design is about and how students and aspiring urban designers can get more involved with the field. 

The article explores how specific urban fabric elements can cause a fundamental change to our urban spaces for the betterment of the community's well-being. 

An interesting blog about the specific design feature - water fountain - affects the walkability and biking of urban dwellers. 

A detailed description of what a defensive urbanism is, what examples can be seen in urban centers, etc. 

A podcast by Streetsblog team with Dr. Shima Hamidi, a faculty member at Johns Hopkins University, to discuss how street widths affect traffic safety. This episode is also available on a Podcast app on iPhone. 

A study guide introducing what the certification is about and the overall information about the examination to get certified as an official urban designer.