Ray Gindroz: Reviving Cities, Building Consensus

A profile of urban planner Ray Gindroz.

1 minute read

April 14, 2004, 2:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


"Planner after planner, in city after city, calls Gindroz a passionate advocate for the revival of cities and an unparalleled consensus builder.Yes, he draws appealing pictures and design plans for mingling homes among stores and offices. More importantly, he persuades people to support the plans and move back to once blighted downtowns...In Gindroz's world, there are no subdivisions or cul-de-sacs. No three-car garages, no vast parking lots and no mammoth roads dissecting neighborhoods.Instead, there are sidewalks along tree-lined streets that are easy to cross. Restaurants, shops and offices exist side-by-side with apartments and town houses. And there are green spaces to relax with friends.It's a concept he's pioneered for four decades, long before it was labeled New Urbanism. "

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

Monday, April 12, 2004 in The Miami Herald

portrait of professional woman

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Red 1972 Ford Pinto with black racing stripes on display with man sitting in driver's seat.

Analysis: Cybertruck Fatality Rate Far Exceeds That of Ford Pinto

The Tesla Cybertruck was recalled seven times last year.

July 2, 2025 - Mother Jones

Close-up of park ranger in green jacket and khaki hat looking out at Bryce Canyon National Park red rock formations.

National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions

Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.

February 18, 2025 - National Parks Traveler

Paved walking path next to canal in The Woodlands, Texas with office buildings in background.

Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50

A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.

February 19, 2025 - Greg Flisram

Screenshot of shade map of Buffalo, New York with legend.

Test News Post 1

This is a summary

0 seconds ago - 2TheAdvocate.com

Red 1972 Ford Pinto with black racing stripes on display with man sitting in driver's seat.

Analysis: Cybertruck Fatality Rate Far Exceeds That of Ford Pinto

The Tesla Cybertruck was recalled seven times last year.

18 minutes ago - Mother Jones

test alt text

Test News Headline 46

Test for the image on the front page.

March 5 - Cleantech blog