New Urbanism Project Gets Mixed Reviews

Professionals attending the Congress of New Urbanism's 10th annual convention in Miami toured Mizner Park, promoted as a successful application of New Urbaninsm ideas.

1 minute read

July 12, 2002, 1:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Sixty urban planners and architects from around the country gave Mizner Park mixed reviews after a recent guided tour to tout it as a case study in successful new urbanism planning.The tour took place last month for the professionals who attended the Congress of New Urbanism's 10th annual convention in Miami. New urbanism is a design movement aimed at creating central, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods that feature a diverse range of housing, where residents can walk to their jobs and cultural attractions."

Thanks to MaryBeth Burton

FULL STORY: Mizner Park gets mixed reviews in case study

Friday, July 12, 2002 in Sun-Sentinel

Architecture Florida

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.