EVENTS

  • February 24
    Mid-point of Semester
  • January 18
    Holiday
  • January 6
    Classes Begin

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RECENT NEWS

This Semester at the CSTC


We are welcoming our newest employee, Business Associate Assistant Malorie Luckett!

Also returning this semester is CSTC Director John Poros!
 

MICD Announces New Funding Opportunities


Since 
1986, the Endowment’s Mayors' Institute on City Design, in cooperation with the American Architectural Foundation and the U.S. Conference of Mayors, has helped transform communities through design by preparing mayors to find innovative solutions to the most critical urban design challenges facing our cities.   

The NEA is announcing the Mayors’ Institute on City Design 25th Anniversary Initiative.  Grants will be distributed to approximately 15 cities and range from ,000 to 0,000. Eligible applicants for the MICD25 Initiative are cities have participated in the Mayors' Institute on City Design during its 25-year history.  The deadline for the required letter of intent is March 15, 2010.


Here is the NEA press release, the MICD25 Initiative Guidelines and a list of eligible cities


If you have any questions, please email MICD25@arts.gov or call 202-682-5091.

 

CSTC Recognized for Excellance


December's issue of Architect magazine lists Mississippi State as one of the six schools committed to social justice and community design (and the first of the three that get a write-up). Mentioned are the CSTC, JCDC, EDI and GCCDS!

Way to go everyone!

 

Bus shelter complete!

With the help of the CSTC the first Zip bus shelter for the Choctaw Transit System has been completed in Bogue Chitto!

12/14/09
 

New books about the CSTC now available!

The CSTC was recently featured in a Green Communities exhibit at the National Building Museum for its work with the Bike Starkville! And Walk Too! project. A book about the exhibit is now available for pre-order on the APA website.

Also check out our newest Portfolio as well as a book featuring the CREATE: Houston project, both available on lulu.com.

12/1/09


FEATURED PROJECT
The Carl Small Town Center recently
celebrated its 30th anniversary!

PERSPECTIVES

Group of builders and designers brainstorm Haiti's future. Read more. 01/27/10
 
An in-depth look at how smart growth can revitalize a city. Read more. 01/08/10
 
Rock band to make urban planning-themed album. Read more. 12/14/09
 
NY study links walking and biking to better health. Read more. 12/11/09
 
Britain may one day be taxing those who live unsustainable lifestyles. Read more. 12/10/09
 
Transportation secretary LaHood unveils 0 million in transportation grants. Read more. 12/08/09
 
Historic preservation may be unaffordable or just unwanted by some homeowners in Palm Desert. Read more. 12/1/09
 
Planners and officials place increasing emphasis on the importance of landscape architecture. Read more. 11/23/09