The Political Fabric of Design Competitions
Abstract
Design competitions are commissioned for many reasons, almost none of which have to do with design and all of which have to do with political motivations. A political agenda always presides over the important but ancillary search for new design possibilities, innovative solutions, or a compelling architectural or urban vision. Though political agendas vary quite a lot, they are lodged in the fundamental need to create or cultivate a strong constituency and garner the necessary resources to advance a desired project.
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Citation
Sagalyn, Lynne. "The Political Fabric of Design Competitions." In The Politics of Design: Competitions for Public Projects, Pages 29-52. Ed. Catherine Malmberg. Princeton, NJ: Policy Research Institute for the Region, 2006.
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