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Transforming Suburbia

Lunchtime Forum

Image courtesy of Flickr user Photo Dean

Retooling environments developed around the automobile for a more people-friendly and sustainable future is a pressing need. It comes, however, with formidable challenges. Three practitioners who've gotten it done explore the ins and outs of transforming suburbia, from street design to retail leasing to financing strategies.

+ Rick Williams / VanMeter, Williams and Pollack
+ Janice Thacher / Wilson Meany
+ John Ellis / Mithun | Solomon

Location

SPUR Urban Center
654 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-4015
Email
[email protected]
Phone
415.781.8726

Admission

Free to SPUR members
$10 for non-members
Okay to bring lunch

Refund Policy

Sponsorship payments: Will not be refunded, as sponsorship benefits take effect immediately and are on-going through the date of the event.

Auxiliary Services

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