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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 1H 11M

Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture, Part 21: Revitalizing Inner Cities

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Episode Topic: Revitalizing Inner CitiesRay Gindroz, co-founder and principal emeritus of Urban Design Associates, will explore innovative approaches to revitalizing inner cities through the transformation of public housing projects into vibrant, mixed-income neighborhoods. Drawing on over five decades of experience in urban design, affordable housing, and participatory planning, Gindroz will discuss the role of architectural pattern books, traditional neighborhood design, and policies that support sustainable urban development. This lecture will highlight case studies from his extensive work with Urban Design Associates, showcasing strategies for fostering economic growth, social equity, and community resilience in urban environments. Featured Speakers:Raymond Gindroz, Co-Founder and Principal Emeritus, Urban Design Associates Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/016b66.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Revitalizing Inner Cities Ray Gindroz, co-founder and principal emeritus of Urban Design Associates, will explore innovative approaches to revitalizing inner cities through the transformation of public housing projects into vibrant, mixed-income neighborhoods. Drawing on over five decades of experience in urban design, affordable housing, and participatory planning, Gindroz will discuss the role of architectural pattern books, traditional neighborhood design, and policies that ...

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