CNU 101: An Introduction to New Urbanism in New England
Featuring a presentation by John Norquist, CNU President & CEO
Monday, April 24, from 7:15 - 11:00 p.m.
Location:
Boston Architectural Center
Cascieri Hall, 320 Newbury Street,
Boston, MA
Cocktail Pre-Reception 5:30-7:00 p.m., Lir, 903 Boylston Street
This in-depth evening workshop on the history, principles, and
techniques of New Urbanism and their application to Boston and the New
England region is highly recommended for anyone who is engaged in
planning, development, and community-building and wants to learn more
about New Urbanism. It will be an especially useful primer for those
planning to attend CNU XIV, June 1- 4 in Providence, Rhode Island (www.cnuxiv.org).
The workshop will feature a presentation by John Norquist, CNU President
and CEO, as he updates New England about ongoing CNU initiatives
including post Hurricane Katrina involvement, draft LEED-ND sustainability standards, and the new ITE/CNU urban thoroughfares design guidelines. Presentations by New Urbanist experts and practitioners from New England including Bill Dennis, Rick Chellman, and Donald Powers will cover the principles of the New Urbanism as they relate to the New England context.
NEW URBANISM 101 is FREE. No rsvp is required.
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