• Jean Lafitte Tomorrow Jean Lafitte boat

    Jean Lafitte Tomorrow

    A Small Town Rallies for Rebuilding on High Ground
    Of all the projects recognized by the 2013 Charter Awards jury, this project inspired particular warmth – particular enough to create a special award of recognition for its locally driven, handcrafted approach. The project in question was a comprehensive resilience plan for Jean Lafitte, Louisiana...Read more
  • Barn Luxembourg facade

    Barn

    Urbanism Can Be Rural, Too
    It is highly likely that in the history of the Charter Awards, this is the first barn to receive the honor. But, as the jury noted, the Charter recognizes that urbanism happens at all scales, and the transect stretches from urban to rural. More importantly, the jury felt that the thoughtful...Read more
  • Food City Fayetteville agricultural territories

    Fayetteville 2030: Food City Scenario

    New Ideas for a “Food Insecure” Community
    Despite being one of America’s leading food-producing states, parts of Arkansas suffer from abnormally high hunger rates, with nearly 25% of children deemed “food insecure” compared to the national average of 14.5%. Refusing to accept such a dismal statistic, the University of Arkansas Community...Read more
  • Mining Basin Pas de Calais row of houses

    Mining Basin

    Coal Miner Housing Sheds Company Town Identity
    Three centuries of coal mining shaped the landscape of Pas de Calais, France and the company town that serviced it. Surrounding the mining pits and slag heaps you’ll find a mid-19th century model village constructed as a modern ideal of living for working citizens. As idealized as it was, the town...Read more