Students being asked to observe and determine whether a building is historically original or a new construct. photo / Nicole Nomura
First-year students in the MRP and MA-HPP programs traveled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the annual Cornell University City and Regional Planning fall field trip. This year’s trip was led by Department Chair Jeffrey Chusid and Assistant Professor Nicholas Klein, who highlighted that city’s achievements and challenges in regard to planning and preservation.
Students were introduced to elements that make up a contemporary city, including infrastructure, transportation, housing, governance, economics, and urban design, as well as people and organizations that participate in the making of the city in public and private realms.
Through walking tours and panel presentations, students were exposed to ways of seeing, studying, and critiquing the city in a rigorous fashion, while learning about the perspectives, skills, and knowledge base found in CRP at Cornell.
Walking through Love Park in Center City on the way to Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. photo / Nicole Nomura
Visiting the train shed of the former Reading Railroad Terminal at the Philadelphia Convention Center. photo / Nicole Nomura
A group touring through different neighborhoods, observing the structural and aesthetic nuances. photo / Nicole Nomura
Students toured Philadelphia neighborhoods, learning about the rich history of housing developments. photo / Nicole Nomura
Visiting Drexel University’s URBN Center to learn about Schuylkill Yards, a new mixed-use transit-oriented development. photo / Nicole Nomura
Students, faculty, and alumni enjoying a mixer held at El Merkury. photo / Nicole Nomura
Learning about the conditions and inhumane treatment at the Eastern State Penitentiary during the 19th century. photo / Nicole Nomura
Students viewing the bar graph installation at the Eastern State Penitentiary, which shows a comparison of incarceration rates worldwide. photo / Nicole Nomura
Fast Forward Philly Event: One presenter explains the importance of proper tree planting in the city and the need for more trees in response to climate change. photo / Nicole Nomura
Fast Forward Philly Event: One presenter speaking on the need for better ramps and accessibility in the city. photo / Nicole Nomura
