The Driehaus Prize is awarded to an architect whose work embodies the principles of traditional and classical architecture in contemporary society.
MISSION:
To have a community of students present, explore, discuss and apply the ideals of New Urbanism and other "good" urbanism theories. Ideas will especially focus on walkable neighborhoods, public transportation, affordable housing, new technology, sustainable architecture and community participation in the context of creating healthy communities. Students, faculty, professionals and the greater community will explore the vitality of our urban places and how to maintain and design great urban environments for us to live in. SNU is composed of three main parts:
1) Education - To teach others and ourselves about urban design
2) Service - To help the communities in our area and be a part of the urban design process
3) Connection - Act as a facilitator between professionals and students among many disciplines that participate in the planning process
WHAT IS NEW URBANISM?
From the Congress for the New Urbanism's Website
New Urbanism is an urban design movement that burst onto the scene in the late 1980s and early 1990s. New Urbanists aim to reform all aspects of land development. Their work affects regional and local plans. They are involved in new development, urban retrofits and suburban infill. In all cases, New Urbanist neighborhoods are walkable, and contain a diverse range of housing and jobs. New Urbanist neighborhoods are walkable and contain a diverse range of housing and jobs. New Urbanists support regional planning for open space, appropriate architecture and planning and the balanced development of jobs and housing. They believe these strategies are the best way to reduce how long people spend in traffic, to increase the supply of affordable housing, and to rein in urban sprawl.
WHY ‘SNU’ AT NOTRE DAME?
New Urbanism is a rapidly growing sustainable alternative to conventional planning and zoning in America. As future architects, urban planners, government officials, attorneys and journalists, Notre Dame students must be given a place to be presented with these ideas that are being discusses and applied in the professional world. The Congress for the New Urbanism has established a set of principles that creates a forum for discourse. As a student chapter we have the opportunity to inform ourselves of these principles and incorporate these ideals and others into our professional careers.
WHO
Any student who is interested in the future of our cities and the built environment. Including, but not limited to, students in architecture and urban planning, other majors are welcome. For more information contact SNU-ND President Jim Coyle.
