This collection contains periodicals, memorabilia, correspondence, ephemera, promotional materials, event programs, booklets, reports, photographs, scrapbooks, music sheets, realia, vinyl records, and other materials documenting South Florida history. Most of the materials pertain in particular to Miami Beach and notable figures to its history, such as Hy Gardner, Paul M. Bruun, Albert Pick, and former Miami Beach mayors Kenneth Oka and Herbert Frink. The collection also features photographs and materials from past beauty pageants held in Miami Beach.
Great streets need great champions -- It takes a vision -- Think residential -- Honor the pedestrian -- Parking is power -- Merchandise and lease proactively -- Make it happen -- Be clean, safe, and friendly -- Extend day into night -- Manage for change. www.uli.org
Prepare properly for public/private partnerships -- Create a shared vision -- Understand your partners and key players -- Be clear on the risks and rewards for all parties -- Establish a clear and rational decision-making process -- Make sure all parties do their homework -- Secure consistent and coordinated leadership -- Communicate early and often -- Negotiate a fair deal structure -- Build trust as a core value. www.uli.org
This publication will report on a wide-ranging assessment of tools being used throughout the country to better support compact development through visioning, planning, and new regulations. ULI Community Catalysis Reports can be downloaded free of charge from ULI's Web site www.uli.org
This essay delves into the New Urbanism movement, tracing its origins and principles, and examining its relevance in the context of rapidly urbanizing India. Drawing on the need for sustainable urban development, the paper postulates the importance of studying New Urbanism to address the challenges posed by urbanization in India. The paper further illustrates its applicability in the Indian context with a supporting case study. Key principles particularly the charrette methodology are explored in detail to ensure citizen participation in the highly contested Indian context. Through this analysis, the essay aims to highlight the potential of New Urbanism as a guiding framework for sustainable urban development in India.
Event poster for a lecture series (formerly the Strand Lecture Series) at Books and Books Miami Beach titled "Landscape in the Tropics" and showing dates November 12 through December 17. No year specified. Speakers include Douglas Duany, Bruce Howard, Alberto Perez, V.A. Bueno, Raymond Jungles, and Rocco Ceo.
Event bill for an architectural lecture and exhibit series, October 7th - November 18th, 1994, at the Miami-Dade Community College Kendall Campus. Speakers were J Mikael Kaul, Francois Lejeune, Carlos Zapata, and Rocco Ceo.
1 letter sized event flyer for the opening of an exhibition of David Plowden's photography, February 13-20, 1996 at the University of Miami School of Architecture. 1 letter sized event flyer for David Plowden's lecture on February 14th, 1996, at the Wilder Auditorium. 5 approx. 11x17in copies of the flyer for the lecture.
Architecture Research Center, University of Miami Libraries
Draft of a study project, "Low Cost Energy Optimization in Desirable Dwellings and Communities for the Aged" by Arthur Bowen and John Steffian, Department of Architecture and Planning School of Engineering and Architecture.
The 28 items in this collection of watercolor renderings were done by students in the School of Architecture at the University of Miami under the direction of Professor Tom Spain. Drawing and architectural rendering were essential to the curriculum since the early departmental days. Hand-drawing as a tool for seeing and comprehending spaces in the built environment continues to be strongly encouraged.
UM School of Engineering Department of Architecture Faculty, 1967-68 Rear: Thomas Spain, Arthur, Mitchell, Jan Hochstim, Nichols Front: James E. Branch, John E. Sweet, James Sampson, George J. Acton, Paul Buisson, Woodrow Wilkins
University of Miami. School of Engineering. Department of Architectural Engineering.
"Negro Housing in Central District of Miami Information for the City Planning Board of Miami" Plat map of what is today Overtown made for the City Planning Board. NW 21st Terrace to NW 6th Street and NW 7th Ave to NW 1st Ave. No date but mention of 1940 census.
