32nd Conference in Carmel

32nd International
Making Cities Livable Conference on

THE CRISIS OF THE MODERN CITY
& 
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY
THROUGH URBAN DESIGN

La Playa Hotel
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

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.