Dowell Myers: Demographic Forces Shaping Trend Reversals in the 21st Century City

Meeting the Challenge of Seeing Ahead for Better Decisions Today

Dowell Myers is a professor in the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development and director of the Population Dynamics Research Group. Myers holds a Ph.D. in urban and regional planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and he also studied demography and sociology at Harvard University. He has a master of planning degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and an undergraduate degree in anthropology from Columbia University. Well-known as a specialist in demographic trends and their relation to all areas of policy and planning, Myers has a particular expertise in projecting the future and conveying knowledge useful for public decision making. Myers has testified before the U.S. Congress at Ellis Island and before the California Legislature. He frequently addresses civic groups, real estate and planning organizations and educators.

Join the University of Washington for an exciting Walker Ames Lecture by Dowell Myers. Learn more about the lecture and reserve your seats at the Walker Ames Website.

DMG Outside the Box Series presents: What's wrong with Sketchup?

A panel discussion on use of digital tools in the design studio

Computer use in studio has changed much more than the look of most studios. It is a challenge to all concerned, requiring new skills on the part of both students and faculty, but it may also be inhibiting development of your design skills by exercising different cognitive functions and subtly shifting the focus in many design situations. This panel will discuss challenges and opportunities from the point of view of students, faculty and practitioners. Come along and share your experience as well.

BE Lecture Series: George Suyama

Inspirations and Place

Join us for a lecture and reception with George Suyama, principal of Seattle-based architecture firm Suyama Peterson Deguchi.

Liveability or Gentrification

Democratic Neighborhood Revitalization in Copenhagen presented by Bianca Hermansen

Does design for livable cities inevitably lead to gentrification and displacement?  

Come hear about Copenhagen's last decade of work to revitalize its neighborhoods while respecting existing neighborhood residents, culture and identity. Bianca Hermansen will show examples from the last decade of work in Copenhagen that demonstrate deliberate strategies to spatially democratize renewal projects. 



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UW Autumn 2011 LA Design Studios | Final Presentations and Critiques



Border Crossing

Autumn 2011 LA Colloquium Series

The Department of Landscape Architecture Autumn 2011 LA Colloquium Series this year focuses on design research, education and practices that transcend boundaries. 

Playing on the Pier

Temporary Exhibition at the Seattle Waterfront

Please join us this Saturday for the Public Space | Public Life installations on Pier 62/63! Beginning at 1pm, the exhibit wil be open all weekend, but please join us at the opening this Saturday, 1-3pm, for the best viewing. 

Platform 20X20 Pecha Kucha [Design Activism]

The first Platform event investigates DESIGN ACTIVISM in a variety of forms + interpretations.



Platform is a quarterly pecha kucha series investigating international work on varying themes in order to create informal dialogue and transdisciplinary networking opportunities between CBE students, faculty and professionals.