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The Secret History Of The Great Subway Map Debate Of 1978 Revealed
One of the most pivotal moments in subway map history happened in the basement of Cooper Union in April 1978, when acclaimed designer Massimo Vignelli debated the future of the map with cartographer John Tauranac.
By
Ben Yakas
Arts & Entertainment
Whoa: A Concentric Circle NYC Subway Map Using Vignelli Design
The designer originally produced a concentric circle subway map that was widely debated.
By
Jen Chung
Arts & Entertainment
Classic 1970s Vignelli Subway Map Uncovered At Midtown Subway Station
A vintage Vignelli subway map has been uncovered.
By
Ben Yakas
Arts & Entertainment
Subway Map Creators Are Gathering To Hash Out A Century Of Design Disagreements
It's a rematch of 1978's Great Subway Map Debate.
By
Nathan Tempey
Arts & Entertainment
Massimo Vignelli, Groundbreaking Designer, Dies At 83
His 1972 rendition of the 1972 subway map remains a favorite.
By
Jen Chung
Arts & Entertainment
Send A Card To Gravely Ill Massimo Vignelli, 1972 Subway Map Designer
The influential designer is ill and living his last days at home.
By
Jen Chung
Arts & Entertainment
1970s Transit Authority Design Bible Now Online
This 1st edition manual was scanned and put on a minisite, where all 182 pages are available.
By
Jen Carlson
News
MTA Brings 1970s Vignelli Subway Map Back To Explain Weekend Service Changes
The new interactive Weekender map aims to help you make sense of all those weekend service disruptions. Incidentally, there is more planned track work this weekend!
By
Garth Johnston
News
Map Nerds Debate Relative Merits of Subway Maps
Last night, the Museum of the City of New York hosted a
By
Ben Yakas
News
MTA Revises Subway Map (Shadows! City Island!)
The NY Times got an advance look at the MTA's latest overhaul
By
Jen Chung
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