Jane Jacobs & Robert Moses
Short video clips about two towering figures in the history of urban planning in North America: Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs.
We’ve been fortunate to have noted planning historian Laurence C. Gerckens, FAICP, regularly cover topics related to the history of planning in America for the Planning Commissioners Journal.
A look through some of the articles listed below will give you a terrific overview of the field. We highly recommend that planning commissioners read some of Professor Gerckens’ pieces.
Short video clips about two towering figures in the history of urban planning in North America: Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs.
Planning historian Larry Gerckens takes a closer look at what he considers the ten most significant “failures” that shaped the development of America’s cities in the 20th century.
Planning historian Larry Gerckens takes a closer look at what he considers the ten most significant “successes” that shaped the development of America’s cities in the 20th century.
Noted planning historian Laurence Gerckens takes a look back at those major events that most shaped the 20th century American city.
Planning historian Larry Gerckens takes a look back at the origins of single-family-only zoning, and why its key premise of fostering good citizenship through home ownership is unsound.
Planning historian Larry Gerckens takes a look at how the citizens of Cincinnati made planning history ninety years ago.
Most zoning ordinances segregate residential, commercial, and industrial zones. Planning historian Larry Gerckens tells how this came to be.
Historian Larry Gerckens traces the evolution of greenway and parkway systems, and their role in softening the edges of the urban environment.
Historian Larry Gerckens explains how city plan commissions were formed in response to the “City Beautiful Movement” and turn-of-the-century America’s belief in the value of improving the quality of the physical environment.