San Francisco

Taking Sustainability Advice From China

12:30 p.m. | Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Photo by Flickr user gcraig3si.

Sustainable urban design can create social, economic and climate benefits when it is prioritized. California has typically led the world in sustainability policy but has a mixed record in urban form, while China is in the middle of an urban design transition from auto-oriented to people-oriented cities. What lessons can we learn from these two dynamic worlds? Hear how China’s urban growth could help build a sustainable and prosperous California.

+ Hal Harvey / Energy Innovation
+ Peter Calthorpe / Calthorpe Associates

Location

SPUR Urban Center
654 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-4015
Phone: 415.781.8726
See map: Google Maps

Admission

Free for SPUR members.
$10 for non-members.

Pre-registration is not required for this event.

Hal Harvey Presentation.pdf

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