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Old Posted Jan 18, 2012, 7:35 PM
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Tysons Corner: A Smart Growth Model?!? (National Building Museum)

I don't think I'll be able to attend this because it is the same time as the annual Transportation Research Board conference but this event looks interesting. The National Building Museum is also a pretty impressive building.

Tysons Corner: A Smart Growth Model?!?

January 25, 2012 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Program Series
D.C. Builds

"Tysons Corner, Virginia, is in the process of reinventing itself into a walkable, sustainable urban center. The Tysons Corner Task Force has recommended compact development near four planned Metro stations, mixed-use residential and commercial neighborhoods, green building requirements, major reductions in stormwater runoff, affordable and workforce housing, and a pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly street design to reduce traffic. Panelists discuss what it will take to implement these recommendations."

Panelists:

Matt Ladd, AICP, senior planner Fairfax County Department of Planning & Zoning
David T. Haresign, AIA Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS
Stewart Schwartz, executive director, Coalition for Smarter Growth

Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 LU HSW-SD (AIA) / 1.5 CM (AICP) / 1.5 LA CES (ASLA)


Members: $12
Students: $12
Public: $20

Purchase Tickets
Special Instructions: Prepaid registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.

http://www.nbm.org/programs-lectures...rt-growth.html
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