32nd International
Making Cities Livable Conference on
"The Crisis of the Modern City" &
"Strengthening Community through Urban Design"
Carmel, CA
March 4-8, 2002
Plenary & Panel Sessions
- The Crisis of the Modern City
Role of city planning & architecture to reverse the failure of the modern
city to serve its residents
- Strengthening Community through Urban Design
Reweaving the physical and social fabric. Creating places for community.
- Teaching Models for the Livable City
Architecture & planning curricula for livable cities.
- The Wise City for Youth & the Elderly
Features of planning & architecture that affect the lives of young people
& the elderly. Appropriate principles for architecture, land use planning,
transportation planning and urban design.
- Models & Visions for the Design of Cities
Consequences of past models and visions for the city of tomorrow.
- Reshaping Suburbia
Introducing mixed use fabric. Redesigning shopping malls. Innovative zoning
for urban villages.
- Urban Restoration: Social & Physical Aspects
Restoring the built environment and social networks. Social landmarks.
- City & Region in the Future
Ecological Development. Problems of jurisdiction. Defining the urban boundary.
- Community Participation in Design
Increasing civic engagement & social capital.
- Rediscovery of Public Space
New & restored squares. Design principles.
- Enlivening the City
Community festivals. Policies for street entertainers. Farmers' markets.
- Integrated Transportation Planning
Connecting bicycle and pedestrian networks. Light rail and transit greenways.
Traffic calming & livable streets. Park & ride, Bike & Bus.
Eco-tickets, family tickets, bus-tram-train tickets.
- The City of Short Distances
Cellular structure of compact mixed use neighborhoods.
- New Urbanism: Challenges & Limitations
Criteria for successful development.
- The Virtual City & the Real City
Implications for the design of cities.
- Learning from the Best Examples
Program
Monday, March 4
- 1.00 - 6.00 Registration and Walking Tours
- 6.00 - 7.30 Welcome Reception
Tuesday, March 5
- 9.00 - 5.30 Registration & Exhibits
- 9.00 - 9.30 Welcome & Introduction
- 9.30 - 12.00 Plenary & Panel Sessions
- 12.00 - 2.00 Conference Luncheon
- 2.00 - 5.30 Concurrent Sessions
Wednesday, March 6
- 9.00 - 12.00 Plenary & Panel Sessions
- 2.00 - 5.30 Concurrent Sessions
- 7.00 - 9.00 Discussion Dinner
Thursday, March 7
- 9.00 - 12.00 Plenary & Panel Sessions
- 2.00 - 5.30 Panel Discussions, Workshops
Friday, March 8
- 9.00 - 12.00 Paper Sessions
Hotel Accommodations
The Conference will take place at La Playa Hotel, a beautiful hotel with
extensive landscaped grounds and views over Carmel Bay. La Playa is a member of
the Historic Hotels of America.
Carmel (Monterey)
Carmel has endeavored to maintain its community spirit, its human scale, and
its identity as a "Village in the Forest" in harmony with nature. Its neighbor,
Monterey, has pioneered in mixed use infill development compatible with the
character of one of California's first cities. Traditional and cultural events,
festivals and a very successful European style farmers market have flourished.
Among the area's many attractions are Pebble Beach golf courses and important
literary landmarks (John Steinbeck, R. L. Stevenson, Henry Miller). Tours to
Monterey Bay area attractions will be available.
Carmel is easily reached by air via San Francisco or Los Angeles to Monterey,
(15 minutes by car to Carmel), or by car from San Francisco (2 hours) or San
Jose (1½ hours).
Weather in early March is very pleasant.