Publications

The Design Center creates publications to communicate its work and vision to a variety of audiences.

Articles and Books (External Publishers)

Annual Reports
Starting with the 2002-2003 academic year, the Design Center is recording its activities in annual reports.

Design Briefs
Short papers presenting principles and concepts in urban design.

Design Center in the News

Design Pointers
Scripted and downloadable PowerPoint presentations.

Fact Sheets
One to three page guides about metropolitan environments.

Neighborhood Tours
Experimental online tours of neighborhoods and developments that demonstrate urban design principles.

Posters and Maps
Mostly large-format publications that highlight Design Center work or general design concepts.

Reports and Handbooks
Reports summarize individual Design Center projects. Handbooks describe broad principles of urban design.

Technical Papers, Protocols, and Kits
Manuals and instructions for performing GIS analyses, participatory processes, and other activities.

Web Site Technical Assistance
The Design Center often offers technical assistance to organizations as a part of the Direct Design Assistance program, or other projects.

 





1 Ralph Rapson Hall, 89 Church Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455,
Email mdc@umn.edu, Tel. (612) 625-9000, Fax. (612) 626-0600
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer
Copyright Metropolitan Design Center, 2007. All rights reserved.