What cities currently offer best-case models of urban design?
Cities like Omaha, NE, Greenville, SC, and Kansas City, MO, immediately come to mind in terms of their commitment to urban design practices. Omaha in particular has taken ambitious steps to generate positive change in urban, suburban and surrounding communities. They have worked hard to redefine themselves—efforts that have increased their regional standing and competitiveness. Infused in their urban design philosophy is a recognition of the importance of cultural diversity and world-class public arts, all factors influencing their sense of community identity. 4. There is so much talk these days about “green design.” What’s your take on the future of these practices? I believe green design represents a reversal of the design and engineering principles creating during the industrialization of America. As such the future of green design is very promising because the advancement of technologies and our environmental understanding has permeated into the academic communities. Our next gener
