Pedestrians vs. cars: how can we be friendly to both?
One of the core concerns in this controversial urban planning issue pits how easy it should be to access our desired destination versus safe, unimpeded pedestrian use of streets. Share the insights of our expert panel who juggle technical forecasting, political factors, costs, and lifestyle considerations.
PANEL:
Kim Briesemeister, Redevelopment Management Associates
Kim is a principal with RMA, a management and consulting firm specializing in providing redevelopment, economic development, urban design, and real estate and marketing consulting.
Gregory Stuart, CEO, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
Greg brings more than 20 years of transportation and land use planning experience in both private and public sectors. He secured Federal appropriations for major transportation projects, modified state rules to facilitate traffic mitigation and stimulated redevelopment efforts by working cooperatively with municipalities, counties, the Florida Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.
Sam Poole, Berger Singerman
Sam Poole has extensive experience in planning and zoning in the development and redevelopment of Florida's cities. He has over 25 years of experience addressing both conventional and new urbanism land development issues in Florida.
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Program begins promptly at 7:45 a.m., ends 9:15 a.m.
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