by Shane Hampton | May 8, 2014 | Blog, Featured Posts
We are excited to share that Dr. Ian Carlton will be the new executive director of the IQC. His wife Rebecca Sanders will also join the College of Architecture’s Regional and City Planning Division. Welcome to the team! Urban Development Expert Ian Carlton Named...
by Shane Hampton | May 6, 2014 | Blog, Community Events, Events, Featured Posts
Research Traffic speeds ranged from 20-46 miles per hour, with the fastest 20% of drivers averaging over 35 miles per hour. Traffic speed is a critical factor of pedestrian safety. A speed of 20 miles per hour is ideal for a commercial district. A goal for the...
by Shane Hampton | Apr 24, 2014 | Blog, Featured Posts
Google Maps is one of the tools we use every day. With maps, aerial imagery, birdseye views, and street view, it is extremely useful for everyone at the IQC. A while back, Google made it possible to view historic satellite imagery for many regions, making it possible...
by Shane Hampton | Apr 17, 2014 | Blog
Here are the recent headlines and news from around our state about planning, placemaking, and community building in Oklahoma. To recommend a news story you think we should share, please let us know. [separator line=”yes”] A Better Block event was held in...
by Shane Hampton | Apr 16, 2014 | Blog, Featured Posts
Students in the IQC Tactical Urbanism Workshop have been working with the Norman Arts Council on a plan for a Better Block event to kick off a month of celebrations for START Norman. The event transformed a block of Norman’s Main Street Friday, April 11 through...
by Shane Hampton | Apr 2, 2014 | Blog, Featured Posts
The Census recently released 2013 Population estimates for the county and metro area levels. Oklahoma City remained on the list of the top 10 fastest-growing metropolitan areas, at number 9. The ten fastest-growing cities between 2012 and 2013 were Austin, Houston,...
