How will we design our communities to accommodate enormous population growth, respond to critical environmental issues, and contribute to the economic vitality and standard of living of future generations? Explore the critical role of innovative design for livable cities at this full-day summit for design, development & policy maker professionals.  Presented in collaboration with Cascade Land Conservancy's Cities Program and Allied Arts of Seattle.

HOST
Peter Steinbrueck FAIA

SPEAKERS
Carol Coletta, President and CEO of CEOs for Cities: Changing the American Dream
David Dixon FAIA, Principal, Goody Clancy: Mixed-use Myth, Reality and Citizen Embrace
Mark Hinshaw, FAIA, FAICP: Doing Density Right in Washington State

SESSIONS
Housing Typologies: Not Your Average Townhome 6-pack
Getting Great Design from Design Review
Implementing Your Vision Through Form-Based Codes
Sustainable Communities: Can LEED for Neighborhood Development help?
Character Building Growth for Small Cities
What To Do With The Automobile?

Also, be sure to join us for:

September 27: Taking Action: Advocacy Training
Unpack a grassroots organizer toolkit and learn how to develop a strong message, pitch the media, lobby your government and build effective relationships. Learn how to apply them to issues you care about with examples from the Seattle Waterfront, Arts Neighborhoods, Green Building Legislation and a Neighborhood Building Project.
@ Seattle Central Community College
Free, registration required.