We are celebrating 15 years — and counting — of stories that are deeply researched and deeply felt, that build a historical record of what the city has been.
We are celebrating 15 years — and counting — of stories that are deeply researched and deeply felt, that build a historical record of what the city has been.
Based in New York City, Urban Omnibus is The Architectural League’s online publication dedicated to observing, understanding, and shaping the city. We raise new questions, illuminate diverse perspectives, and document creative projects to advance the collective work of citymaking.
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Urban Omnibus launched in January of 2009 with founding editor Cassim Shepard and founding managing editor Varick Shute. The development and pilot phase of Urban Omnibus were made possible by the Rockefeller Foundation’s New York City Cultural Innovation Fund. Read more.
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The views expressed on Urban Omnibus are those of the authors only and do not reflect the position of The Architectural League of New York.
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The Architectural League thanks the Lily Auchincloss Foundation and the Ford Foundation for their generous support of Urban Omnibus.
We thank the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts and The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation for their support of individual series and projects.
