Service-Learning in Design and Planning: Educating at the Boundaries

by Tom Angotti (Editor), Cheryl S Doble (Editor), Paula Horrigan (Editor)

Overview

This collection of case studies by design educators critically explores the current practice of service-learning in architecture, landscape design, and urban planning, radically revising the standard protocol for university-initiated design and planning projects in the community. The authors' lively examination of real-life community collaborations forms a pedagogical framework for educators, professionals, and students alike, offering guidelines for a generative and inclusive collaborative design process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613320013
Publisher:	New Village Press
Publication date:	12/10/2011
Pages:	305
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Tom Angotti is Professor Emeritus of Urban Policy and Planning at Hunter College, the Graduate Center, and City University of New York, and directed the Hunter College Center for Community Planning & Development. He is adjunct professor at Parsons/The New School and the author of New York for Sale: Community Planning Confronts Global Real Estate, which won the 2009 Davidoff Book Award.

Cheryl Doble is an associate professor in Department of Landscape Architecture and director of the Center for Community Design Research at SUNY ESF.

Paula Horrigan is a professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at Cornell University.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments xi

Introduction: At the Boundaries: The Shifting Sites of Service-Learning in Design and Planning Tom Angotti Cheryl Doble Paula Horrigan 1

Part 1 Beginning to See "the Other" Editor's Introduction 17

Chapterl Uncovering the Human Landscape in North Philadelphia Sally Harrison 21

Chapter 2 Reconsidering the Margin: Relationships of Difference and Transformative Education Jodi Rios 39

Chapter 3 Differences Matter: Learning to Design in Partnership with Others Jeffrey Hou 55

Chapter 4 Educating for Multicultural Learning: Revelations from the East St. Louis Design Studio Laura Lawson Lisa B. Spanierman V. Paul Poteat Amanda M. Beer 70

Chapter 5 People and Place: Communication and Community Development Keith Bartholomew Mira Locher 86

part 2 Learning to Reflect and Evaluate Editor's Introduction 103

Chapter 6 Transforming Subjectivities: Service that Expands Learning in Urban Planning Susan C. Harris Clara Irazdbal 107

Chapter7 Operative Sites for Dialogue and Reflection: The Role of Praxis in Service-Learning Michael Rios 125

Chapter 8 Potential and Limits of the PLaCE Program's Design Extension Studio Model Peter Butler Susan Erickson 137

Chapter 9 Moving from Service-Learning to Professional Practice: ESLARP's Impact on its Alumni LynneM. Dearborn 151

Part 3 Crossing Borders Editor's Introduction 167

Chapter 10 Easing Boundaries through Placemaking: Sustainable Futures Study Abroad Program Lynda Schneekloth Scott Shannon 171

Chapter 11 Effecting Change through Humanitarian Design Daniel Winterbottom 189

Part 4 Confronting Academic Boundaries Editors Introduction 205

Chapter 12 From Boundaries to Synergies of Knowledge and Expertise: Using Pedagogy as a Driving Force for Change Pat Crawford Zenia Kotval Patricia Machemer 209

Chapter 13 Integrating Disciplines, Practices, and Perspectives in the Commonwealth Avenue Project Paul Kelsch Joseph Schilling 222

Chapter 14 Forging Lasting Community Impacts and Linkages through the Capstone Community Design Studio Jack Sullivan 239

Chapter 15 Toward a Scholarship of Engagement: A Model from Australia Linda Corkery Ann Quinlan 253

Endnotes 272

References 276

Contributors 293

Index 297

Editorial Reviews

""The time is ripe for advancing a solid service-learning pedagogy in architecture, landscape architecture, and planning. Over several decades of innovation, experimentation, and trial and error, each of these design disciplines has spawned new and critical theory, linking professional work and social change. The wisdom of the twenty-nine leaders in service-learning within this volume provides a collective leap forward that benefits us all—students, teachers, designers, and the general public.""

Bryan Bell

""This book makes a valuable contribution to the field by discussing and showcasing a number of service-learning programs and models that an academic could use in developing their own programs and partnerships. It is an exciting addition to the field of service-learning and a very great resource for any academic developing a service-learning program as part of their curriculum. Students, researchers and community partners in the field of service-learning will find the information very useful.""

Journal of Global Citizenship & Equity Education - Eva Aboagye

""More people understanding how it all works means more people can help bring it all together. Service-Learning in Design and Planning: Educating at the Boundaries seeks to expand the knowledge of urban planning and architecture within communities, studying elements from around the world and how they can be applied locally and lead to a more inclusive plan for the communities of tomorrow. Service-Learning in Design and Planning is an informative and much recommended read for those who want to understand the importance of a communities wishes in preparing for its future.""

The Midwest Book Review

""An impressive collection on an important topic. Crossing design and planning, this engaging volume brings together a number of different approaches to service-learning—theoretically, by field, and in the scale of the activities in space and time. This makes it useful and important reading for both those starting off in the field of community-based education and old hands interested in critically reflecting on their past practice.""

Professor of City and Regional Planning, Cornell University - Ann Forsyth

Expert Reviews

"What this book offers is the stimulation one gets from the company of a group of committed, experienced and able people who do the same job as you: you may not approach the job in quite the same way, or have exactly the same aims, but it is a major surprise if you do not come away with some new ideas, and renewed enthusiasm, after engaging with them."
—Huw Thomas, International Planning Studies

"More people understanding how it all works means more people can help bring it all together. Service-Learning in Design and Planning: Educating at the Boundaries seeks to expand the knowledge of urban planning and architecture within communities, studying elements from around the world and how they can be applied locally and lead to a more inclusive plan for the communities of tomorrow. Service-Learning in Design and Planning is an informative and much recommended read for those who want to understand the importance of a communities wishes in preparing for its future."
—The Midwest Book Review

"It is an exciting addition to the field of service-learning and a very great resource for any academic developing a service-learning program as part of their curriculum. Students, researchers and community partners in the field of service-learning will find the information very useful."
—Eva Aboagye, Journal of Global Citizenship & Equity Education

"This collection of case studies critically explores the current practice of community-engaged learning in architecture, landscape design, and urban planning and forms a pedagogical framework for design educators."
—Folio Magazine

From the Publisher

""What this book offers is the stimulation one gets from the company of a group of committed, experienced and able people who do the same job as you: you may not approach the job in quite the same way, or have exactly the same aims, but it is a major surprise if you do not come away with some new ideas, and renewed enthusiasm, after engaging with them.""

International Planning Studies - Huw Thomas

""This collection of case studies critically explores the current practice of community-engaged learning in architecture, landscape design, and urban planning and forms a pedagogical framework for design educators.""

Folio Magazine

""This collection of case studies critically explores the current practice of community-engaged learning in architecture, landscape design, and urban planning and forms a pedagogical framework for design educators.""

Spring 2012 "Folio Magazine"