San José

Transforming Suburbia

Lunchtime Forum

Image courtesy of Flickr user futureatlas.com

 

Retooling environments developed around the automobile for a more people-friendly and sustainable future is a pressing need. It comes, however, with formidable challenges. Three practitioners who've gotten it done explore the ins and outs of transforming suburbia, from street design to retail leasing to financing strategies.

+ Rick Williams / VanMeter, Williams and Pollack
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Janice Thacher / Wilson Meany
+ John Ellis / Mithun | Solomon

Co-sponsored by the Northern Section of the APA California Chapter. AICP CM credits pending.

Admission

Free to SPUR and APA members
$10 for non-members
Okay to bring lunch

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Sponsorship payments: Will not be refunded, as sponsorship benefits take effect immediately and are on-going through the date of the event.

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