Studio 7 All-Section Lecture Series, Urbanism in the Era of Radical Transitions: Post Fordism, Post Oil, and Post Pandemic

7 November 2022

Dr. Mehan gave an invited lecture titled “Urbanism in the Era of Radical Transitions: Post-Fordism, Post-Oil, and Post-Pandemic” as part of the Studio 7: ARCH 4601 All-Section Lecture Series for 4th-year undergraduate students at the College of Architecture, Texas Tech University (TTU). The lecture addressed the profound transformations affecting urban environments in the 21st century. Focusing on the interplay of economic, environmental, and social shifts, Dr. Mehan discussed how urbanism adapts to the challenges posed by these radical transitions. Through a critical lens, Dr. Mehan invited students to consider the implications of these changes on architectural design and urban planning, fostering a dialogue about sustainable futures in a rapidly evolving world. As an example, the full presentation has been inserted here for your review.