by Annie Peyton | Oct 21, 2026 | Cities
When thinking of how a city is built or functions, wayfinding is often not top of mind. But wayfinding is a critical piece of how a person experiences any built environment. Planning and land use decisions shape how people connect to the space they are in, and urban...
by Jess Schrader | Jul 29, 2026 | Cities, Collective Insights, Transportation
Whether you’re catching a flight, navigating a busy train station, or exploring a new city this summer, chances are you’re relying on the wayfinding cues within your environment to get around. The elements you encounter along your way take many forms, from tactile...
by Katie Osborn | Jun 17, 2026 | Cities
On June 19, the Obama Presidential Center will officially open, bringing years of planning, design, and collaboration to life. Located in Chicago’s historic Jackson Park, the 19.3-acre campus reimagines what a presidential center can be—not simply a place that...
by Jess Schrader | Mar 27, 2026 | Cities, Collective Insights
Designing the Future of New York City Last week at the New York Build Expo, one theme resonated across every conversation: the built environment is shifting from isolated “objects” to integrated systems. Architecture is no longer just about the...
by Katie Osborn | Nov 13, 2025 | Cities, Education
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York, celebrated a major milestone on October 23, 2025, with the grand opening of the Joyce F. Brown Academic Building. Named in honor of FIT President Joyce F. Brown and her 27 years of...
by Katie Osborn | Sep 25, 2025 | Cities
September 21 marked National New York Day, a moment to celebrate the state and city that shape so much of who we are. As a New York–based firm, Via Collective is proud to contribute to the energy, diversity, and culture that make this place unlike anywhere else. Our...
