Events Archive
Wednesday 12 November 2014 - 18:30
An evening focusing on the theme of the latest edition of Urban Design (UD132) which explores how the design of cities and towns is developing in response to trends in data and technology, and how the practice of urban design may change too.
Chair:
Polly Turton, Senior Consultant, Arup
Wednesday 15 October 2014 - 18:20
How does street design compare from country to country? What guidance is available? How will changes in technology change the shape of streets?
Wednesday 8 October 2014 - 17:00
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
You are invited to join us for an evening of discussion exploring the idea of Townscape and the influence of Gordon Cullen. Held as part of the centenary celebration of Cullens life and work this is a joint Academy of Urbanism and Urban Design Group regional event.
Wednesday 24 September 2014 - 9:00
The conference Delta in Times of Climate Change II offers an exciting programme with a plenary opening with renowned speakers and spread over three days more than 100 parallel sessions. Sessions that are interesting for scientists, practitioners and politicians working on climate change adaptation.
Thursday 18 September 2014 - 12:30
The National Conference on Urban Design 2014
Tuesday 9 September 2014 - 18:30
Do we ever put theories about towns and cities to the test? Dr Stephen Marshall,Reader in Urban Morphology and Planning at the UCL Bartlett School of Planning,will reflect upon his paper that was featured in Scientific American and consider how we might make science and theory work better for urban design.
Monday 25 August 2014 - 9:00
The Development Planning Unit at UCL Bartlett is welcoming applications for this summers dpusummerLab workshop series.
After the success of last year's initiatives we are pleased to offer the following destinations:
Medellín -Everyday Infrastructures: 25-30 August
Dublin -Urban Crisis: 1-6 September
Wednesday 20 August 2014 - 17:50
STREET NW would like you to join us to mark the life and influence of Gordon Cullen, architect, illustrator and visual urbanist in his centenary year (b. August 1914).
To celebrate this, Simone Ridyard from Manchester Urban Sketchers will lead an evening of sketching and drawing, followed by a pin-up and discussion.
Tuesday 12 August 2014 - 17:30
5:30pm Meet at Leyton Tube Station to view the Leyton High Road regeneration before walking to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Monday 21 July 2014 - 9:30
On Monday 21st July the London Creative and Digital Fusion Steering Group, National Centre for Universities and Business and Factors will host
Thursday 17 July 2014 - 17:30
Join us as we start the North East conversation about the Farrell Review.
Saturday 12 July 2014 - 12:00
Camden Council is running a public consultation on the £26 million investment to improve the Tottenham Court Road area. As creative and talented young urbanists, let's influence the design!
STREET is looking for up to 5 people to get involved with this project. If there is more interest, different groups can be formed.
Friday 11 July 2014 - 12:00
Growing Alternative Approaches to Public Art Projects in Sites of Regeneration
Get under the skin of two art projects which have used bread-making, community baking and food production as an alternative approach to urban redevelopment.
Wednesday 9 July 2014 - 18:30
Linking in with the latest issue of Urban Design, this event will feature the latest innovations in how to make the most of waterfronts and create truly spectacular urban settings.
Speakers:
Monday 7 July 2014 - 9:00
Watersides are among the most intriguing urban places, sometimes defining entire towns and cities, but they are also among the most challenging tasks for planners and urban designers.
Sunday 6 July 2014 - 9:00
Many of the worlds most admired and lauded urban design initiatives have water at their heart. Watersides are among the most intriguing urban places, sometimes defining entire towns and cities. The added value that comes from the inventive, sensitive and novel use of water and watersides has long been recognised.
Thursday 26 June 2014 - 18:30
70% of the worlds population will live in citiesby 2050.
What impact is urban living having on our wellbeing? What can we learn from cities around the world? And how can we balance rapid urbanisation with quality of life?
Tuesday 24 June 2014 - 18:00
In partnership with The London Festival of Architecture
What are the economic, erotic, political and psychological impacts of architecture on people? NovelistTom Campbelland art historianTom Wilkinsonexplore the secret life of buildings and their influence on people and their lives.
Thursday 19 June 2014 - 19:30
From Tristram Hunt, author ofThe Frock-Coated Communistand leading UK politician,Ten Cities that Made an Empirepresents a new approach to Britain's imperial past through the cities t
