[Durham INC] UNC-TV sponsored seminar on Smart Growth (FREE)

[Melissa Rooney]

See below -- interesting seminar at The Irregardless Cafe in Raleigh (free) on 
growth. We here in Durham say that we understand the concept of a "planning and 
transportation theory that concentrates growth in the center of a city," but our 
development practices clearly say otherwise -- consider the 751 South case, for 
example ;)

I hope that a few of our county commissioners and city council members, 
particularly those 'new' members, will take the time to attend this seminar, 
particularly since it costs us taxpayers nothing...perhaps one of you could 
mention it to them -- I've mentioned enough things to our elected officials 
lately...

Melissa (Rooney)





----- Forwarded Message ----
From: "Popson, Steve" <steve.popson at ncdenr.gov>
Sent: Fri, September 17, 2010 10:09:34 AM
Subject: Science Cafe -- Smart Growth

 
This month's Science Café
Tuesday, September 21
6:30-8:30 p.m. with discussion beginning at 7:00 followed by Q&A 
The Irregardless Cafe, 901 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh, 833-8898
Growth in NC:  Smart or Not Smart?
Join us for a discussion about Smart Growth, an urban planning and 
transportation theory that concentrates growth in the center of a city to avoid 
urban sprawl. In a time when climate change and all of its causes are becoming 
more and more apparent, the value of Smart Growth planning is becoming an 
important long-range regional consideration for sustainability. Its goals are to 
achieve a unique sense of community and place; expand the range of 
transportation, employment, and housing choices; equitably distribute the costs 
and benefits of development; preserve and enhance natural and cultural 
resources; and promote public health. This café is co-sponsored by UNC-TV as 
part of their Blueprint America project.  Blueprint America is an ongoing PBS 
multi-platform media initiative that can be accessed at 
www.pbs.org/blueprintamerica. The project is being supported with a major grant 
from The Rockefeller Foundation.
About the Speaker:
Dan Douglas is Director of Urban Planning and Design at KlingStubbins Architects 
where he focuses his efforts on projects that weave together Economic 
Development, Sustainability, Urban Design and Civic Participation. He recently 
completed a citizen-driven Retail Vision and Strategic Plan for Long Beach, 
California and is currently working on a new Development Framework and 
Investment Strategy for downtown Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Prior to joining 
KlingStubbins Dan served for seven years as Director of Raleigh's Urban Design 
Center where he directed the formation of downtown urban design policy, reviewed 
all private projects within the downtown area, coordinated public initiatives 
across all city departments and created the strategies to guide its 
revitalization. While at the Center, he also facilitated the design process for 
the reopening of Fayetteville Street, led the design and programming for 
downtown’s signature high-tech public space (City Plaza), and was the senior 
planner on the working group for the new Convention Center. Additionally, Dan 
wrote the Livable Streets Downtown Strategic Plan and the South End Master Plan 
– leveraging over $2.5 billion dollars of new investment.
RSVP to katey.ahmann at ncdenr.gov. For more information, contact Katey Ahmann at 
919-733-7450, ext. 531. ======================================================== 


Science Café is an event where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of 
wine, anyone can come to explore current topics in science and technology. In 
conjunction with local Triangle Sigma Xi chapters, the North Carolina Museum of 
Natural Sciences will host a series of monthly talks with the goal of promoting 
discussion of science in a community setting. Our Science Café programs will 
take place in coffee shops, bars and restaurants around Raleigh. 


The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences strives to enhance the public's 
understanding and appreciation of the natural world through exhibits, 
publications and programs. Visit us in downtown Raleigh at 11 West Jones Street 
or online at www.naturalsciences.org 


Sigma Xi is the international honor society of research scientists and 
engineers, with more than 500 chapters in North America and around the world. In 
addition to publishing American Scientist magazine, the Society sponsors a 
variety of programs that support and promote science and engineering.


      
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