F. Philip Barash works to shape more vibrant and just places.
Through journalistic and narrative writing, I expose stories about the changing American landscape. By facilitating urban planning projects, I contribute to shared places and social infrastructures of communities. And in my public curatorial and teaching practice, I engage contemporary issues that affect the built and natural environments.
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Common themes across my work include architecture and landscape, placemaking and public art, community engagement and civic projects, and equity and spatial justice.
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ONGOING | Regional governance and active public realms in Northwest Arkansas
Among the fastest-growing regions of the U.S., Northwest Arkansas is investing in its arts, green infrastructure, mobility, and inclusive public spaces. A regional framework for intergovernmental collaboration is now being established.
Reston Town Center: updating a legacy commercial district
Reston Town Center is among the most vibrant commercial and entertainment districts in the Washington, D.C., area. But its public and commercial core had started to feel dated.
Open House Chicago: citywide festival of architecture and community
A free-of-charge festival of architecture and community spaces, Open House Chicago is a highlight of the city’s calendar. The Chicago event reinvented the traditional festival model by partnering with community-based organizations on planning, governance, and public education.