Frank is an architect and urban designer, practicing as a partner with Urban Field Studio, based in San Francisco Bay area. His work spans the United States with a focus on design of sustainable urban environments, including transport station districts, city neighborhoods, and greater downtown areas. He has been working with the Deutsche Bahn team and the California High Speed Rail Authority for the past three years on station planning and urban design of transit-oriented development for six of the California stations.
Frank’s undergraduate education was in architecture at Princeton University and his graduate degrees are in architecture and city planning from the University of California, Berkeley. Frank participates in the programs of the Urban Land Institute, the Mayor’s Institute on City Design, the American Institute of Architects, and numerous Design Awards Juries. Frank has taught in the Architecture and Urban Design programs at the University of California, Berkeley and has lectured in Scandinavia and around the United States.
Courses
The Future of Mobility: Sustainable, Human-Centered Urban Design
There is a shift happening in cities today with more and more sustainable and human-centered mobility options, including public transit enhancements, the promotion of walking and cycling, and the design of mixed-use neighborhoods. Explore the impact of emerging mobility technologies and the importance of policy in shaping urban mobility in this crucial course charting the future of mobility in cities.
You’ll develop the tools to analyze and evaluate mobility solutions, integrate them into urban design, and advocate for policy changes that support sustainable urban spaces. You’ll also acquire the practical skills to implement emerging technological solutions and sustainable transportation options in real-world projects. This course is your key to designing sustainable, human-centric urban spaces and actively engaging in urban planning processes.
This course was recorded live on October 17, 2024.
The Future of Mobility: Sustainable, Human-Centered Urban Design
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 2:00-3:30pm EST
There is a shift happening in cities today with more and more sustainable and human-centered mobility options, including public transit enhancements, the promotion of walking and cycling, and the design of mixed-use neighborhoods. Explore the impact of emerging mobility technologies and the importance of policy in shaping urban mobility in this crucial course charting the future of mobility in cities.
You’ll develop the tools to analyze and evaluate mobility solutions, integrate them into urban design, and advocate for policy changes that support sustainable urban spaces. You’ll also acquire the practical skills to implement emerging technological solutions and sustainable transportation options in real-world projects. This course is your key to designing sustainable, human-centric urban spaces and actively engaging in urban planning processes.