Presented By: A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning
Distinguished Alumna Lecture: Kristina Ford
Kristina Ford
The University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning presents...a Distinguished Alumna Lecture by Kristina Ford.
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Kristina Ford’s thoughtful, well-informed and articulate assessments – heard on CNN, BBC and National Public Radio – became the first, public voice of reason to mediate the great storm’s human and civic consequences to America and beyond. Starting in 1992 Ford was Director of City Planning in New Orleans; in 2000 she won the Award for Distinguished Leadership from Louisiana’s Chapter of the American Planning Association. Ms. Ford is a frequent speaker on urban affairs, and has appeared on the Op-Ed page of the New York Times and in Planning magazine. Prior to publishing The Trouble with City Planning, she wrote Planning Small Town America.
Ford holds a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning from The University of Michigan, and was, until her full-time entry into public service in 1983, Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Public Administration at NYU. From 2010 to 2011, Ms. Ford was Chief of Staff for New Orleans’ deputy mayor in charge of public facilities, infrastructure and community development.
All alumni, students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join us for a reception in honor of our 2015 Distinguished Alumna Kristina Ford at 5pm before the lecture, in the Art & Architecture Building 1st floor Courtyard.
In the event of inclement weather, the reception will be held in the 1st floor "Street" hallway.
About University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning:
The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan is a leader in interdisciplinary education and research with a focus on creating a more beautiful, inclusive and better built environment. The college and its alumni are committed to pushing the boundaries of architectural practice, advancing global engagement, and significantly enhancing diversity in the profession. The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Master of Architecture (currently ranked #6 nationally; ranked #1 in 2010 by Design Intelligence Report), Master of Science in Architecture, Master of Urban Planning, Master of Urban Design, and PhD programs.
University of Michigan:
The University of Michigan is one of the nation’s leading public universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report, and is ranked 29th overall amongst public and private universities. Of the 130 UM graduate programs evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, 99 are ranked in the top ten. Only three other universities have more top-ten graduate programs than the University of Michigan. Over the years, the university has grown to include 19 schools and colleges covering the liberal arts and sciences as well as most professions and has a population of almost 44,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. According to the latest national data, the university’s expenditures on research ($1.32 billion in FY2012) represent more than any other U.S. public university.
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Kristina Ford’s thoughtful, well-informed and articulate assessments – heard on CNN, BBC and National Public Radio – became the first, public voice of reason to mediate the great storm’s human and civic consequences to America and beyond. Starting in 1992 Ford was Director of City Planning in New Orleans; in 2000 she won the Award for Distinguished Leadership from Louisiana’s Chapter of the American Planning Association. Ms. Ford is a frequent speaker on urban affairs, and has appeared on the Op-Ed page of the New York Times and in Planning magazine. Prior to publishing The Trouble with City Planning, she wrote Planning Small Town America.
Ford holds a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning from The University of Michigan, and was, until her full-time entry into public service in 1983, Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Public Administration at NYU. From 2010 to 2011, Ms. Ford was Chief of Staff for New Orleans’ deputy mayor in charge of public facilities, infrastructure and community development.
All alumni, students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join us for a reception in honor of our 2015 Distinguished Alumna Kristina Ford at 5pm before the lecture, in the Art & Architecture Building 1st floor Courtyard.
In the event of inclement weather, the reception will be held in the 1st floor "Street" hallway.
About University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning:
The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan is a leader in interdisciplinary education and research with a focus on creating a more beautiful, inclusive and better built environment. The college and its alumni are committed to pushing the boundaries of architectural practice, advancing global engagement, and significantly enhancing diversity in the profession. The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Master of Architecture (currently ranked #6 nationally; ranked #1 in 2010 by Design Intelligence Report), Master of Science in Architecture, Master of Urban Planning, Master of Urban Design, and PhD programs.
University of Michigan:
The University of Michigan is one of the nation’s leading public universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report, and is ranked 29th overall amongst public and private universities. Of the 130 UM graduate programs evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, 99 are ranked in the top ten. Only three other universities have more top-ten graduate programs than the University of Michigan. Over the years, the university has grown to include 19 schools and colleges covering the liberal arts and sciences as well as most professions and has a population of almost 44,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. According to the latest national data, the university’s expenditures on research ($1.32 billion in FY2012) represent more than any other U.S. public university.
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