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The Regional and Urban Design Committee (RUDC) aims to improve the quality of the regional and urban environment by promoting excellence in design, planning, and public policy in the built environment. This will be achieved through its member and public education, in concert with allied community and professional groups. Join us!

2024 Symposium

The 2024 symposium will be held in Indianapolis, IN in November. Stay tuned for dates and location. Registration will open in July.

2023 RUDC Symposium

The RUDC Symposium, held in Washington, DC October 19-20, covered emerging trends, theories, and technologies that are shaping the future of regional and urban design. Watch the engaging highlight and speaker videos >.

From Rustbelt to Brainbelt: The Comeback of Legacy Cities

  • 1.  From Rustbelt to Brainbelt: The Comeback of Legacy Cities

    Posted 04-19-2016 09:59 PM

    From Rustbelt to Brainbelt: The Comeback of Legacy Cities

     "For 240 years it’s been a terrible mistake to bet against America, and now is no time to start.” 
    (Warren Buffett)

    Maybe it takes a couple of Dutch guys to teach Americans about optimism and tell us that not all is lost for American Industry.  With all the talk about America in crisis we hear from at least three of the top presidential contenders, a good dose of optimism is in order.

    Antoine van Agtmael and the title of his book at Brookings (photo: ArchPlan)
    Antoine van Agtmael (An entrepreneur of Dutch origin but living in the US since 1968...
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    Community Architect: From Rustbelt to Brainbelt: The Comeback of Legacy Cities

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    Community Architect: From Rustbelt to Brainbelt: The Comeback of Legacy Cities
     
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