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Cuba : Sustainable Architecture and Urban Development
December 27, 2009
- January 05, 2010
Old Havana is a fascinating labyrinth of colonial architecture and urban gardens.
This research delegation includes an examination of the history of Sustainable Development and Architecture in Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad, all listed as UNESCO "World Heritage Sites." We will also study the restoration of Old Havana and visit many historic sites in all three cities. Our expert guide will be distinguished Architect and Urban Planner Miguel Coyula, of the advisory agency, "The Group for the Comprehensive Development of the Capital." Coyula is a dynamic professional who is well-known as a Cuban television personality and as the "Godfather" of the Group's 20 community development projects in Havana. He has lectured widely in the U.S. and Europe about Cuban Architecture. This trip is for full-time architects, planners, professors and teachers in related areas, and others employed in fields related to urbanism, planning and architecture.
Program Highlights:
- Walking, bike and bus tours of Havana, Old Havana, Trinidad and Cienfuegos
- Urban Gardens in Havana
- University of Havana Campus
- La Rampa district, the heart of modern Havana with
- 1950's hotels, apartments, cinemas, restaurants and shops.
- 1930 National Hotel designed by US architects
- Casa de Africa Museum
- Miramar District (planned in the early XX century
- Scale Model of the City of Havana (second largest in the world)
- Group for the Comprehensive Development of Havana (Meet Coyula cousin, Mario (Architect) and Miguel (Urban Planner/Architect)
- Meet City of Havana historiansat the Restoration Center housed in the Santa Clara Convent
- Sugar Mills Valley in rural Trinidad
- Havana's National Art Museum
- New Years Eve Celebration at Casa de la Amistad
Cost:
$2550, double occupancy when available; single occupany supplement, $300
Price Includes:
- Flight from Cancun to Havana
- Flight from Havana to Cancun
- Two meals per day
- Three-four star hotel accommodations
- Translation of all programs
- Transportation (with group)
- Program fees and honoraria
- Cuban Visa
- Price is based on double room accommodations; add $300 for single room
- Price does NOT include airfare to/from Cancun, beverages, gratuities, travel insurance, personal expenditures, etc.
How to Register:
We would like to receive your application and a non-refundable deposit of $500 by October 31 and your full payment by November 15. A late fee of $50 will be applied to late applications. Payments by Mastercard, Visa or Discover are welcome.
Please read our Important Travel Guidelines and Cancellation Policy.
Make your reservation online now!
Contact Leslie with any questions about this trip,
or call toll-free 1-800-497-1994 ext. 242.
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"Ottawa Mayor Travels to Cuba on Global Exchange Sustainable Urbanism Tour," by Tammie Sloup, The Web Times, March 2009
“The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil”
by Megan Quinn, Community Solutions, February 2006
“Interview with Mario Coyula of the Group for the Integrated Development of Havana”
"Inside El Barrio" by Henry Louis Taylor, Center for Urban Studies, Buffalo, NY
"Using Capitalism to Save Socialism," by Henry Louis Taylor and Linda McGlynn, Center for Urban Studies, Buffalo, NY
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