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| What is meant by density, and how do you do it well? The growing trend toward urban development in the nation’s younger cities promises to have a profoundly beneficial effect over the next few decades. At the core of the urban concept is density, the close proximity of people to each other and the places they go each day. But the word density conjures up negative images for many people. The answer, say the experts, is in design. This conference will hear from four of America’s top urban thinkers and authors as they explain what they know about vibrant cities, metropolitan strategies, mixed-use financing, and transit-oriented design. Two panels of local developers and civic leaders will respond to these ideas as they relate to Houston and the region. |
Date: May 19, 2004 Place: Rice Hotel Time: 8:30-4:30 Registration: $100 Directions and Parking Convenors:
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| Speakers: Steve Belmont, AIA, The Case for a Dense Core The author of "Cities in Full" will explain why a radical transformation of the urban core is essential to the social and environmental health of the American metropolis. Christopher Leinberger, Financing Mixed-Use Density The head of Arcadia Land Company and developer of Albuquerque’s revitalized downtown talks about creative ways to finance urban development Arthur C. Nelson, Ph.D., FAICP, The Case for Planning The Virginia Tech researcher will talk about urban dynamics and compare the effects of growth management policies on the economies of different metro areas. Hank Dittmar, Transit-Oriented Design The president of the Center for Transit-Oriented Design and co-author of "The New Transit Town" will discuss how cities around the country have learned to maximize development opportunities associated with mass transit stations. Afternoon Panels The Developer View Developers discuss the difficulties and opportunities of dense urban development in Houston. Moderator: James Calaway, CEO, Center for Houston's Future Panel: Tom Bacon, Lionstone Group Bill Franks, Spire Realty Barbara Tennant, Perry Homes Doug Williams, Hardy Yards Public Policy: The Challenge to Density Officials and civic leaders debate the policies that prevent or encourage urban development. Moderator: David Langworthy, Outlook Editor, Houston Chronicle Panel: Bob Eury, Central Houston, Inc. Barry Goodman, The Goodman Corporation John Guess, Third Ward Redevelopment Bob Litke, City of Houston Planning and Development |
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