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The Inheritance Problem: Urban Planning and Community Engagement in U.S. Cities

Olivia Poston — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Urban planning is often confused with adjacent disciplines: urban design, environmental policy, civic strategy, local politics, and data analytics. Truthfully, the overlap makes the field difficult to define clearly. In practice, it is often easier to recognize bad planning than to articulate what good planning is. When planning works well, it disappears. It removes friction from daily life so completely that people rarely think to credit a planner at all. At its core, urban planning is the relationship people have with their environments, and when that relationship is functioning, the mechanics of housing, transportation, affordability, access, and inclusion should feel ordinary and expected.

Lorcan O’Herlihy, Founding Principal of LOHA, Passes Away at 66

Reyyan Dogan — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Lorcan O'Herlihy, the Irish-born architect, educator, and founder of Los Angeles-based Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects (LOHA), has died at the age of 66. His death was confirmed by the firm on June 14, 2026. Over a career spanning more than three decades, O'Herlihy became known for advancing an architectural practice centered on housing, urbanism, and social engagement, helping shape conversations around density, affordability, and the civic role of design in contemporary cities.

Big Roof / 1+1+ Architects

Hadir Al Koshta — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Big Roof is an oversized garden pergola designed by 1+1+ Architects and HD Structural that hosts dining and events for Coriander Kitchen & Farm, a farm-to-table restaurant located along a canal in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan.

Basketball Court - Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park / Adjaye Associates

Pilar Caballero — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park is a landmark 22-acre transformation along the Detroit Riverfront, redefining the city's connection to its waterfront. Once a derelict industrial site, the area has been reimagined as a vibrant public park that serves as a new civic interface between Detroit and the river.

Expo Gold for Bahrain and Dubai's Gateway Metro: This Week's Review

Antonia Piñeiro — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:30:00 +0000

This week in architecture, global recognitions and new unveilings underscored the field's growing commitment to climate awareness, cultural continuity, and adaptive reuse. From Expo 2025 Osaka's closing ceremonies to international award announcements, the focus turned to architects and designers redefining the relationship between place, material, and community. Alongside these recognitions, major new projects, from Dubai to California, illustrated how design continues to evolve across scales: shaping cities, preserving heritage, and addressing urgent global challenges through context-driven architecture.

SHoP Architects Completes First Stage of Hudson’s Detroit Mixed-Use Development

Antonia Piñeiro — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:30:00 +0000

Detroit-based Bedrock development group has announced the completion of the first phase of its Hudson's Detroit mixed-use project in the city center. The project was first unveiled in 2017, when the company presented plans for a 1.2-million-square-foot development designed by SHoP Architects to be built on one of downtown Detroit's long-abandoned sites, formerly occupied by the J.L. Hudson's Department Store. Once the tallest department store in the world and a central gathering place for the city throughout much of the 20th century, the site has now been reimagined as a contemporary urban destination. After nearly a decade of planning and construction, Hudson's Detroit aims to bring new activity and public space to a location emblematic of the city's commercial and cultural past.

On Juneteenth, Discover 8 Museums and Cultural Institutions Dedicated to African American History and Culture

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, marking a moment of liberation and reflection on a complex and often overlooked history. Originally celebrated in Texas, Juneteenth has grown to symbolize broader themes of freedom, resilience, and cultural identity, fostering conversations about justice and representation. This day also presents an opportunity to highlight the ways in which architecture can serve as a medium for preserving and presenting African American history and cultural values.

Detroit’s Renaissance Center to Be Reimagined as a Mixed-Use Waterfront Destination in United States

Nour Fakharany — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:30:00 +0000

General Motors and Bedrock have unveiled a bold $1.6 billion proposal to reimagine Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center and 27 surrounding acres along the Detroit riverfront. The plan aims to transform the 1970s landmark into a dynamic mixed-use complex focused on housing, offices, and entertainment while preserving the essence of Detroit's skyline. The redevelopment includes the demolition of two 39-story towers in the five-skyscraper complex, freeing up valuable riverfront space for redevelopment while preserving the city's skyline.

Detroit Cultural District Announces Transformative Urban Revitalization Project

Maria-Cristina Florian — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:30:00 +0000

The Detroit Cultural District has announced an ambitious initiative to reshape its urban landscape. This multi-phased project led by the Detroit Cultural Center Association (DCCA) in partnership with Design Leads Akoaki and Agence Ter, will transform the district's character, creating a more vibrant and accessible environment for residents and visitors alike. The project builds upon a comprehensive master plan, outlining a 15-year vision for the 80-acre campus in Detroit, Michigan. The plan's guiding principles focus on unifying the district's twelve institutions, improving pedestrian flow, and fostering a stronger sense of community.

LANTERN / OMA

Paula Pintos — Mon, 20 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

LANTERN, OMA’s first project in Detroit, is now open to the public in Little Village, a neighborhood-wide initiative of Library Street Collective (LSC) co-founders Anthony & JJ Curis. Led by OMA Partner Jason Long, the former commercial bakery and warehouse built in the 1900s has been converted into a mixed-use art hub and public space.

SO – IL Unveils Design for a Revitalized Arts Campus in the Detroit Marina

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 02 May 2024 06:30:00 +0000

SO-IL, in partnership with Detroit’s Library Street Collective, has revealed the design for a new arts campus in the Stanton Yards marina on the Detroit River. The office is leading the adaptive reuse of four existing pre-war industrial buildings at Stanton Yards with the aim of creating a campus for arts organizations, creative retail, artist studios, and independent hospitality ventures along the waterfront. The master plan for the 13-acre site is led by design firm OSD (Office of Strategy + Design), a development that strives to transform the now-disused waterfront area into a 'dynamic cultural amenity' with over 80,000 square feet of commercial and creative space, 85 boat slips, and programmed waterfront parks. The project aims to expand upon the program of Detroit's Little Village, a diverse arts neighborhood recognized for its cultural and artistic scene.

Newlab at Michigan Central / Civilian Projects

Paula Pintos — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Overview. New York-based studio Civilian has acted as an architectural design consultant and overseen the interior design for Newlab at Michigan Central, housed in The Book Depository building, an Art Deco landmark designed by the Detroit-based architect Albert Kahn in 1936.

Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects Reveals Detroit Music Hall Expansion

Nour Fakharany — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:30:00 +0000

The Detroit Music Hall has just announced an expansion project designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects. As a cherished cultural institution in the heart of Detroit’s vibrant performing arts community, the project aims to become a central and accessible hub for music programming, production, and education. Ushering a new era of cultural enrichment, the project is focused on revitalizing downtown Detroit and the surrounding area.

Minimaforms “The Order of Time” Installation Reveals Constructed Relationships in the Ordering of Space

Paul Yakubu — Fri, 05 May 2023 07:30:00 +0000

Minimaforms Presents The Order of Time at the Architectural Association School of Architecture Gallery. It is an immersive installation aimed to connect the preoccupations of physics, art, and architecture by revealing the ordering of spaces and constructed relationships through direct experience.

The Safety of Light: A Short History of Light in Public Spaces

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:30:00 +0000

The simple activity of taking a walk in the evening can easily turn from a relaxing leisurely activity to a dangerous endeavor by removing just one element from the streetscape: public lighting. While not often recognized as defining aspect of urban environments, artificial illumination has played an essential role in defining the character of modern cities. Crime control, the appeal of nightlife, the rise of the shop window, revolutionary movements, utopias, and ideals of social equity are all concepts whose development is tightly linked to the history of public lighting. Technological advancements over the past centuries have continuously shaped the appearance and symbolism of streetlamps. Still, the this element has remains a constant throughout its history.

Following Years of Revitalization, Detroit Still Has a Long Way to Go

Stephen Henderson — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 03:30:00 +0000

Detroit is different.

OMA / Jason Long Transforms Former Warehouse into Mixed-Use Arts and Community Venue in Detroit

Andreea Cutieru — Thu, 05 May 2022 05:30:00 +0000

OMA /Jason Long revealed its latest adaptive reuse project in Detroit, transforming a former bakery and warehouse into mixed-use art, education and community space. Developed in collaboration with Library Street Collective, the project provides new headquarters for two local non-profits, PASC and Signal-Return, while creating a mix of artist studios, galleries, community-serving retail and gathering spaces. Dubbed “LANTERN”, the development is set to become an “activity condenser.”

Winners of the 2022 Architectural League Prize for Young Architects + Designers Announced

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 04 May 2022 11:05:00 +0000

The Architectural League of New York has announced the winners of the 41st cycle of the annual Architectural League Prize for Young Architects + Designers. Open to young architects and designers ten years or less out of a bachelor’s or master’s degree program, the award seeks to recognize visionary work by young practitioners and encourage the development of talented young architects and designers.