Old Red River Street & More! Urban design is all about shaping great public spaces for a better human experience. Sometimes this happens in the right-of-way and when you are … Continued
All are welcome to the Urban Design Committee meetings. Information provided in to our mailing list. Sign up for our mailing list here! HYBRID; 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM The AIA Austin Urban Design Committee aims to improve the quality of the urban environment by promoting excellence in design, planning, and public … Continued
Join the AIA Austin Urban Design Committee’s charrette—connecting designers, community leaders, and economic experts to envision a more connected, thriving district. Come be part of discussing new ways to connect alleys, shaping a vibrant district identity, and creating inspiring public spaces that support long-term community growth. Bring your comfy shoes for the tour! This event … Continued
All are welcome to the Urban Design Committee meetings. Information provided in to our mailing list. Sign up for our mailing list here! HYBRID; 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM The AIA Austin Urban Design Committee aims to improve the quality of the urban environment by promoting excellence in design, planning, and public … Continued
We are not meeting this month. About the Urban Design Commitee All are welcome to the AIA Austin Urban Design Committee meetings. We typically the 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM. Information about each meeting is provided in to our mailing list; Sign up for our mailing list here The Urban Design Committee … Continued
The Urban Design Comittee has partnered on two community charettes over the past few months which has provided the groundwork to take the project to the next level. Join us and contribute to the conversation as we prepare a toolkit for strategizing the development of this alley and others around the city. You can learn … Continued
This month's Urban Design meeting is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances with our scheduled speaker. We look forward to seeing you in April! The AIA Austin Urban Design Committee aims to improve the quality of the urban environment by promoting excellence in design, planning, and public policy in the built environment. The Urban Design Committee, … Continued
The Urban Design Committee's 2026 Speaker Series will focus on smaller scale development and projects that transform underutilized spaces at the neighborhood scale, demonstrate creativity in adaptive reuse and inform a sense of place. First up in our series will be Lucy Begg and Robert Gay of Thoughtbarn to share more about their vision and process for … Continued
From Principles to Policy: How Urban Designers Shape the Public Realm What does it look like when architects and urban designers work not for clients, but for cities — and for the people who live in them? This session draws on the work of New York City's urban design practice to explore how public-sector design … Continued
The Urban Design Committee’s 2026 Speaker Series will focus on smaller scale development and projects that transform underutilized spaces at the neighborhood scale, demonstrate creativity in adaptive reuse and inform a sense of … Continued
The Urban Design Committee’s 2026 Speaker Series continues this month with Jill Amezcua of Austin Planning, Urban Design Division who will share more about ongoing updates to the Great Streets Plan. Adopted in 2001, the Great Streets Program " aims to enhance the livability, safety, vitality, and aesthetics of Downtown Austin by designing streets for … Continued
Discover inspiring stories about urban life and a human-centered public realm at this special event hosted by the Urban Design Committee, the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), and Better Cities Films for a viewing at Austin Film Society (AFS). GET TICKETS HERE All sales final About AIA Austin Urban Design The AIA Austin Urban … Continued
