Lecture: Geller in Russia – Images and Lessons

Over the past two years, Michael Geller has participated in a number of planning activities in Russia, including serving on the competition jury for Moscow’s new International Financial Centre; speaking on heritage conservation and master planning in Saint Petersburg; and acting as jury chairman for a sustainable community planning competition in Kazan, Russia’s ‘third capital.’
This lecture will present images of old and new Russia, with a focus on urban development and housing. It will include a review of Russian planning practices and potential lessons from this fascinating country. Be prepared to be surprised by what you see and hear.

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I asked Michael to send me an image or two to illustrate the lecture, and in return got an eclectic set of intriguing shots, most of which I’m posting here to give you a sense of the variety you can expect when Geller goes live.

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