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Design and Environment, 1975
The editors of Design and Environment invited readers to submit entries to a new Awards for Excellence in Environmental Design Program. This capsule report reviews the winning projects. (BT)
Descriptors: Administration, Case Studies, Design, Environment
Cliff, Ursula – Design and Environment, 1975
This article traces the history and development of the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation. This foundation has been notably successful in preserving neighborhoods for their original inhabitants and now has the first urban renewal program to be based on historic preservation for poor people. (BT)
Descriptors: Community Change, Development, Ghettos, Neighborhood Improvement
Carpenter, Edward K. – Design and Environment, 1975
This article describes several projects currently underway in Minneapolis to overcome the problems of poor population density, no downtown after-dark activity, lack of a mass transit system, pollution, congestion and a cold climate. Solutions include parkways, enclosed public space, the new-town-in-town concept, greenways, and restoration. (BT)
Descriptors: Dropouts, Environmental Influences, Land Use, Metropolitan Areas