Conversations Re: Tacoma 2010 - Density, Gentrification & Other Dirty Words: The Value of Vision
University of Washington Tacoma Carwein Auditorium
Tacoma, WA
Does Tacoma have a vision, a story or a plan? When changes to Tacoma's urban fabric are proposed, how are decisions
made? This panel discussion will explore how communities develop. Looking at Tacoma as well as other cities approach
to urban redevelopment decisions and policies, we will discuss the differences between a plan, a narrative and a vision for a city. We will examine one Tacoma neighborhood in the midst of developing a direction toward achieving the goal of becoming a "Livable Community".
Speakers:
Rick Browning, PB-Parsons Brinckerhoff, Architect, Urban Designer
David Boe, Tacoma City Council, BOE Architects
Anne Wessells, University of Washington Tacoma Urban Studies Program
Moderator: Ryan Mello, Tacoma City Council, Cascade Land Conservancy
Note: Conversations RE: Tacoma
A three part lecture series who's goal is to provoke thought, to inform the public, and to stimulate conversation,
as upcoming changes to the City's Comprehensive Plan provide the opportunity for community-wide
discussion of the city's design future.
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| Start: | Thursday Sep 23, 2010 6:30 PM | | End: | Thursday Sep 23, 2010 8:00 PM |
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University of Washington Tacoma Carwein Auditorium
1900 Commerce St
Tacoma, WA 98402
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