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!
The 2024 symposium will be held in Indianapolis, IN in November. Stay tuned for dates and location. Registration will open in July.
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 >.
(Re)Building Downtown: A Guidebook for Revitalization is a resource for local elected officials who want to re-invigorate and strengthen neighborhood centers of economy, culture, and history through a smart growth approach to development. This guidebook can be used as a stand-alone resource. Read through the guide for strategies around the following goals: Understand your community Create an attractive, walkable place Diversify the downtown economy Build in equity Improve government regulations and processes Finance projects Access and download the PDF using one of the links below http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/documents/rebuilding-downtown.pdf