Dr. Ladan Mozaffarian, an assistant professor in the Division of Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Design (PLAD), has published an Open Access textbook titled Green Cities and Transportation in collaboration with scholars from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). This comprehensive guide explores the intersection of urban planning and transportation to advance sustainable mobility, mitigate climate change, and promote transportation equity for low-income communities. It offers innovative strategies and case studies that highlight practical solutions from cities in the Global North and South, such as Bus Rapid Transit systems in Curitiba, Brazil, and congestion charging in London.
This book serves as a multidisciplinary resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. As part of the six-volume OERTransport initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Open Textbooks Pilot grant, it reflects a groundbreaking effort to provide high-quality, open educational resources for advancing transportation planning. The textbook delves into topics ranging from transportation equity and justice to greenhouse gas emissions, presenting actionable insights for addressing the climate crisis while prioritizing social equity. By fostering cross-disciplinary conversations, the book equips readers to bridge gaps between theory and practice in creating more inclusive, sustainable cities.
Designed specifically for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, Green Cities and Transportation offers tools and frameworks for addressing pressing challenges in transportation planning. By leveraging the expertise of contributors and insights from real-world case studies, the book inspires future planners to create resilient and equitable urban systems.
Robert L. Wesley, a pioneering architect and beloved mentor, has died at age 88. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Wesley joined Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in 1964 and became the firm's first Black partner in 1984. Throughout his career, he contributed to significant architectural projects while maintaining a strong commitment to civic engagement and professional mentorship.
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture is proud to celebrate a series of recent accomplishments by Dr. Jim Collard, Professor of Practice in the Division of Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Design, whose work continues to shape conversations around Indigenous economic development nationally and internationally.
University of Oklahoma Gibbs College of Architecture Dean Hans E. [PA1.1]Butzer returned to one of his most significant works on December 15, joining survivors and past and present board members for the groundbreaking of a $15.8 million expansion of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.
