Allison Arieff
Principal/Writer/Editor Modernhouse
- San Francisco CA
Expert on design & architecture with a particular focus on the future of cities and suburbia
Social
Biography
Industry Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
National Magazine Award for General Excellence (Dwell, 2005)
Education
UC Davis
MA
Art History
1991
New York University
PhD Coursework
American Studies
1996
UCLA
BA
History
1988
Event Appearances
Title
Motopia USC
2011-11-02
Title
From Derrida to Dwell to DIY Urbanism D-Crit, School of Visual Arts
2011-10-04
Title
Sustainability and the Beginning Design Student University of Nebraska School of Architecture
2011-04-01
Sample Talks
Tactical Urbanism
Cities are starved for cash, their workers weary of bureaucratic obstacles and the word "no." So in the last couple of years, they've welcomed the creative, energetic, and financially prudent efforts of grassroots organizations that have seen opportunity in crisis. Vacant lots, abandoned buildings, parking spaces, and even slivers of pavement, have been transformed by prudent partnerships between governments, artists, architects, and designers, and volunteers motivated to improve their own communities. We?re not talking about pop-up shops: these efforts are designed to enhance daily life not promote product. As circumstances change, how can the temporary space continue to function as effective component of the urban revitalization toolbox?
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Author Appearance