James S. Russell

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Architecture and politics, policy

“World Trade Center Bosses Turn Site Into Grim Fortress” on security alterations to the World Trade Center site, Bloomberg 7/25/2013

“Detroit’s Venal Art Sale No Fix for Urban Nightmare” Putting the city of Detroit on a sustainable footing argues against the possible auction of Detroit Institute of Art’s holdings to pay pension obligations, Bloomberg, 8/7/2013

“Arts Ban in Stimulus Is Stupid Economics”  on economic stimulus bill in Congress that specifically prohibits spending on arts-related projects, Bloomberg, 2/13/2009

“Congress Builds Itself a $621 Million Bunker” on the Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, D. C., RKTL, architect, Bloomberg, 12/5/2008

Commentary: Beyond Window-Dressing Democracy” on improving the planning process at World Trade Center site, Architectural Record, 9/2002

“Where Politics Dwell” practice reporting on how housing production is influenced by the power of owners versus renters (introduction to multifamily housing building types study), Architectural Record, 12/2000

 “A Capitol Dilemma Involving Security” on plans for an underground visitor center at the U.S. Capitol. The Philadelphia Inquirer, 8/4/1998

“Can Architecture and Politics Mix?” on architects’ failure to engage in and benefit from political process, Architectural Record, 1/1996

 

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About James Russell

James S. Russell is an architecture critic, journalist, teacher and consultant. He's the author of the book, The Agile City, and has written for publications like Architectural Record, Bloomberg News, NY Times and more. Continue reading

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