Friday, February 19, 2010
What scale makes redevelopment projects most successful and effective in creating active public spaces? The urban renewal model of large-scale assembly of properties coupled with big single-developer projects is now competing with a new model, in which cities provide public parking and then spread the opportunity amongst multiple owners and developers. Many recent examples across our region – from LA Live and Grand Avenue to downtown Culver City and Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade – prove that the answer is far from clear.
Please join the Westside Urban Forum on Friday, February 19th for a lively discussion featuring Los Angeles City Councilmember Jan Perry, Culver City Mayor Andy Weissman and William W. Heidel, principal of WWH Company. Santa Monica City Councilmember Richard Bloom moderates this panel relevant to developers, planners, elected officials and community activists.
