DPD and the Seattle Planning Commission are co-presenting this one-day conference with the Seattle branch of the American Institute of Architects and the Downtown Seattle Association.
Why are families important to cities? What can we learn from other cities about the design and development of urban schools, active spaces, housing, and safety? What are the local opportunities Seattle designers, developers, business and policy-makers can take advantage of right now and in the future to make Seattle a welcoming urban environment for families?
This day-long conference will spotlight the challenges of attracting and retaining intergenerational families in urban neighborhoods. Hear from local, regional and national experts, and learn what other cities in North America are doing to create great urban environments for families.
Meeting Details
When:
Thursday, April 11
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where:
Seattle City Hall
Bertha Knight Landes Room 600 Fourth Ave
Cost:
$150 (Students: $30)
Each presentation includes inspiring national examples, as well as a thoughtful examination of our special Seattle opportunities and challenges.
Sessions include:
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Where Will They Live? Challenges and Solutions for Urban Family Housing
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Active Space: Rejuvenating Urban Landscapes
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Urban Schools: Good for Kids, Good for Cities
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Transportation and Land Use: Health, Economics, and Sustainability
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Making It Happen: Market vs. Policy
Featured Speakers
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Lawrence Frank of the Health & Community Design Lab at the University of British Columbia
Additional Speakers
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Michael Pyatok, Pyatok Architects
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Catherine Benotto, Weber Thompson
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Rick Hooper, Seattle Office of Housing;
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Marshall Foster, Seattle Planning Director
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Lorne McConachie, Bassetti Architects
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Joe Puggelli, Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences
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Barbara Gray, Seattle Depart. of Transportation
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Gary Johnson, DPD
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Kay Smith-Blum, Seattle School Board
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Steve Durrant, Alta Planning + Design
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Sarah Snider, LMN Architects
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Helle Burlingame, HBB Expertise
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Scott Matthews, Vulcan, Inc
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Hannah McIntosh, Central Waterfront Program
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Dr. Pooja S. Tandon, Seattle Children’s Research Institute.
To see the full scheduled and to register, please go to AIA Seattle’s website at www.aiaseattle.org/FamilyFriendlyDowntown2013.