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English

Germany

Christiane Crasemann Collins (1926-2018) was a prominent historian of urban planning and architecture. Born in Hamburg, Germany, she emigrated to Chile and later to the United States, where she obtained her Master's degrees in History of Art and Library Science from Columbia University. She is renowned for her work with her husband, George R. Collins, particularly their translation and analysis of Camillo Sitte's works, contributing significantly to the understanding of modern city planning. Christiane also played a vital role in the 1968 protests against Columbia University's proposed gym in Morningside Park, an event that highlighted urban planning issues and community rights. Throughout her career, she taught at Columbia and Cornell Universities and was an active contributor to avant-garde and architectural circles