Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R), the pioneering New York-based design studio, has been selected to receive the 2022 Kanter Tritsch Medal in Architecture, and Suisman Urban Design and the iQuilt Partnership have been selected to receive the 2022 Witte-Sakamoto Family Medal in City and Regional Planning for Hartford400. They will be honored at a February 21, 2023 ceremony which raises funds for student scholarships.
Weitzman School in the Media
“A Good Time to Think Big”
Weitzman's Vincent Reina and Claudia Aiken talk about their work with seven cities across the U.S. to make rent relief programs funded by the CARES Act more effective.
“Regional Rail is on life support. Essential workers can bring it back.”
Planning alum Krista Guerrieri and student Camille Boggan argue that reforming regional rail should be SEPTA's priority now.
“Philly hires Center City landscape firm to create urban forestry plan”
Hinge Collective, where faculty member Alexa R. Bosse (MArch'08, MLA'08) is a principal, could help reverse a trend of diminishing shade in Philly.
“Design for the Future When the Future Is Bleak”
Associate Professor of Fine Arts Orkan Telhan and The McHarg Center's Billy Fleming are leading efforts to creatively confront climate change and inequality.
“How Do We Create an RBG Memorial That Isn’t Terrible?”
Weitzman's Paul Farber and Marion Weiss urge leaders to think beyond statues and bring the right mix of creatives and officials to the table.
“Here Are 6 Great Fintech Writers To Add To Your Reading List”
‘Forbes’ recommends Unbanking of America series by Lisa Servon, Kevin and Erica Penn Presidential Professor and chair of city and regional palnning.
