Month: February 2018

Change

Change. Today, I share with you, that I am no longer a member of – and am fully independent of – the Oxnard Community Planning Group. I wish the Planning Group only the very best in all future work. I founded the Oxnard Community Planning Group in early 2015, along with a few other members. The Planning Group has accomplished a lot since then: Influenced the OCCTIP process to include more walkability and people-oriented urban design on Oxnard Boulevard (early 2015) I, along with assistance from the OCPG, authored the document: A LIVABLE OXNARD – A new investment, economic development … Read more

The Evolution of Urban Planning

Urban planning has been around for as long as cities have existed, but the 20th century saw a number of bold ideas that radically changed the make-up of our urban centers. From garden cities to psychogeography, today’s infographic by Konstantin von der Schulenburg is an informative overview of the modern movements and ideas that shaped urban planning. THE EVOLUTION OF URBAN PLANNING Urban planning has changed a lot over the centuries. Early city layouts revolved around key elements such as prominent buildings (e.g. cathedrals, monuments) and fortification (e.g. city walls, castles). As cities grew larger, they also became more unpleasant. Here are some … Read more