The exhibition explores the creation of better cities through better transportation and demonstrates what is possible when we design our cities for ourselves. The exhibition kicks off its worldwide tour in New York, showcasing the potential of transportation systems in ten major cities. It illustrates how the dream of a sustainable, equitable and livable urban future can be realized, when transport is put center-stage.

Organized by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), Our Cities Ourselves challenges the car-dependent model of sprawl development prevalent in cities around the world, instead advocating for an urban landscape that prioritizes walking, cycling, and public transit. Each of ten visions is uniquely shaped to fit a distinct urban culture: Ahmedabad, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Dar es Salaam, Guangzhou, Jakarta, Johannesburg, Mexico City, New York City, and Rio de Janeiro. What lessons can be learned by studying ten cities on six continents? Some cities in the developing world are leapfrogging over the mistakes of developed cities, while older cities are creatively responding to their existing infrastructure. The exhibition shows how every city can benefit if it puts sustainable transportation at the heart of its planning.

Ten of the world’s leading architects will show how the integration of urban planning and transport can enable cities to thrive through population growth.

Exhibition ArchitectsAhmedabad, India - HCP Design and Project ManagementBudapest, Hungary - Varos-Teampannon and KozlekedesBuenos Aires, Argentina - PALO Arquitectura UrbanaDar es Salaam, Tanzania - Adjaye AssociatesGuangzhou, China - Urbanus Architecture & DesignJakarta, Indonesia - Budi Pradono ArchitectsJohannesburg, South Africa - Osmond Lange Architects and Ikemeleng ArchitectsMexico City, Mexico - arquitectura 911scNew York City, United States - Terreform and Michael Sorkin StudioRio de Janeiro, Brazil - Fábrica Arquitetura and CAMPO

Exhibition CuratorMaura Lout

Related ProgramsJune 24, 2010 6-8pm
Exhibition Opening Reception

Saturday June 26, 2010 11am-5pm
Symposium: Architects, Developers, and Transport Planners on the Future of the City

Thursday, July 1, 6-8pm
Our Cities Ourselves: Visions for 2030
Roundtable discussion with Enrique Peñalosa, ITDP Board President and Former Mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, and Exhibition Architects

Wednesday, July 28, 4-8pm
New York City Streets: Top-Down, Bottom-Up

Saturday, August 7, 11am - 4pm
FamilyDay@theCenter: Our Cities Ourselves

Thursday, August 12, 6-8pm
Bicycles as Transport: From Alternatives to Mainstream