Field Notes Toward an Internationalist Green New Deal, from The Ian L. McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology, is “intended to open new terrains for scholarship, organizing, contestation, and struggle in the fight for a globally just Green New Deal.” The site hosts data and visualizations on topics including deforestation, mass extinction, oil and gas reserves, international development, and global carceral infrastructure.
Weitzman School in the Media
“Gene Kohn of KPF on Hudson Yards and Louis Kahn's Teaching”
The Penn alumnus and recipient of the 2019 Kanter-Tritsch Medal talks about leadership and design.
“Nakagin Capsule Tower: Saving an urban dream from the ravages of time”
Associate Professor of City and Regional Planning Zhongjie Lin talks about the challenges facing the Japanese landmark.
“Is Philadelphia International Airport in danger from storm surge?”
Billy Fleming, Wilks Family Director of the McHarg Center, says PHL isn't the only airport at risk.
“How the Berlin wall became a monument to American racial division”
For the 30th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, Senior Research Scholar Paul Farber revisits its symbolism.
“Rent control, ending Philly’s 10-year tax abatement: Welcome to City Council 2020”
Jamie Gauthier (CPLN’04) was among the democrats elected to the Philadelphia City Council this week.
“Artist David Hartt Takes Over a Frank Lloyd Wright–Designed Synagogue”
On view through December 19, the Weitzman Fine Arts faculty member's ‘The Histories (Le Mancenillier)’ explores themes of diaspora and belonging.
