305 Mike Watkins: Wisdom from the World's Most experienced Town Architects

30/07/2025 1h 3min Temporada 3 Episodio 5
305 Mike Watkins: Wisdom from the World's Most experienced Town Architects

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Levi and Michael discuss the role of the town architect. For nearly 40 years, Mike has worked at the forefront of the new urbanism movement—starting at the charrette for Kentlands, Michael eventually became town architect of the pioneering development in Maryland and he now continues to guide planning and design for developments across the country. We get into the practicalities and philosophy of town architecture—what it is, how it works, and why it matters. Mike shares stories from the early days of Kentlands, insights on balancing design and development realities, and his reflections on what still excites him about this work decades into his career.

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