Peter Katz, a “professor in practice” at the

Peter Katz, a “professor in practice” at the Alexandria branch of Virginia Tech, visited the main campus in Blacksburg April 19 to talk about New Urbanism and form-based coding. “I was surprised at the reaction,” said Diane L. Zahm, associate professor of urban affairs and planning. “Of course most of the architecture faculty are completely offended (too traditional), but the planning students couldn’t get enough.” Observed Zahm: “I think it’s a good sign.”