Archive of the New Urbanism

The Archive of the New Urbanism was established in 2004 to provide a record of the initiation and evolution of the New Urbanism as seen in projects, articles, books, research, compendia, notes, and other materials.

The New Urbanism is an interdisciplinary movement whose goals are to promote urban reinvestment and alternatives to suburban sprawl. The principles of the movement were articulated in 1994 in the Charter of the New Urbanism.

Description of Contents

The collection includes drawings, project folios, books and manuscripts, periodical publications, articles, correspondence, videos, CDs, and DVDs, and other reference material related to New Urbanist theory, writing, and design. The Archive was established by Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, dean of the University of Miami School of Architecture. Members of the Congress of the New Urbanism provided the first the first material for the collection. The series nomenclature was developed in January 2004 by then graduate students, Wyn Bradley and Christina Miller with the assistance of University of Miami Richter Library Archivist Craig Likness and Dean Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk.

How to Search the Collection

The materials are filed under topical series. Content is briefly explained directly below the series headings in order to facilitate browsing. The current organization of collection content anticipates growth, however, future submittals may require reorganization of a series or sub-series, and editing of this document.

Storage

Materials are stored in document cases the types of which are indicated by letter code as demonstrated in the key code below.

• F Folders hold loose papers or papers of a similar subject
• FF Flat Files : Large drawings/objects
• I Items : Usually bound items which can stand alone
• T Tubes

Series Descriptions

Series I: Projects, Plans and Codes

This series includes project reports, booklets, drawings, photographs, promotional materials, and regulating documents. The organization is according to place whenever possible: projects and codes in the U.S. can be found by state, projects and codes abroad can be found by country.

Series II: Books, Manuscripts, Proceedings and Articles

This series includes a variety of publications and supporting material.

Series III: Periodical Publications

This series includes running collections of several specific periodicals, as well as isolated periodical volumes.

Series IV: Reports and Research

This series includes documents involving topics which transcend place: economic, environmental, and transportation-related, as well as social issues such as health.

Series V: Works of Theory, Theses and White Pages

These are writings that propose a certain perspective on topics related to the New Urbanism. They may be papers presented, theses submitted in fulfillment of academic requirements and other academic writings.

Series VI: Firms and Institutions

This series gathers multiple items pertaining to production by a firm, and an academic or a professional institution.

Series VII: Congress for the New Urbanism

This series includes materials pertaining to the founding and evolution of the organization, including publications, reports and personal notes.

Series VIII: Symposia, Conferences and Exhibitions

This series includes programs, agenda, and presentations from a variety of symposia, conferences and exhibitions.

Series IX: Multi-Media

This series includes non-paper media such as CD’s, videos, disks and DVD’s.

Series X: Related Reference Materials

This series includes materials that offer a context for the development of the New Urbanism. These may include compendia of articles, book excerpts, or drawings which were submitted by an individual who specified their significance as a group and historical materials known to be inspiration for the founding of the movement.

Series XI: Miscellaneous