36th Conference in Santa Fe
36th International Conference on
MAKING CITIES LIVABLE
Co-Sponsored by St. Augustine Department of Historic Preservation and Heritage Tourism
Santa Fe, NM
April 13-17, 2003
Plenary & Panel Sessions
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Strengthening Community through Planning & Urban Design
Reweaving the physical & social fabric. Creating places for community. -
New Urban Neighborhoods
Mixed use urban texture in new greenfield & brownfield developments. Cellular structure with boundary and heart. Building on the city's DNA. Creating neighborhoods (urban villages) within the city. -
Visions & Models for the Design of Cities
Past models of city-making & visions for the city of tomorrow. Modernist, internationalist vs. regional & community models. -
Curbing Sprawl
The anonymous landscape: a matter of national security? Individual rights vs. common good. The problems of creating an urban growth boundary. -
Urban Restoration: Social & Physical Aspects
Approaches to restoring the built environment. Importance of maintaining cultural identity. -
Rediscovery of Public Space *
New urban spaces, design principles. Urban places as catalysts for increasing social capital. Case studies of new & restored squares. -
Balanced Transportation Planning *
Balancing transportation modes. Integrated transportation systems. Strategies for increasing walking, bicycling, and use of public transportation. -
Heritage Tourism
Learning from the past. Honoring historic legacy. -
Community Participation in Urban Design
Mechanisms of community participation in planning & design review; increasing civic engagement & social capital -
Public Art & Memorials
Social functions and responsibilities of public art; public art & community identity; a review of recent public art in European cities. -
Planning Cities for Youth & the Elderly
Features of planning & architecture that affect youth & the elderly. -
Urban Fabric *
Mixed use infill; continuous fabric; human scale; shop/house; cellular neighborhood structure -
Enlivening the City *
Community festivals; traditional & new celebrations; street entertainers; farmers' markets -
Teaching the Livable City
Curricula for teaching the "livable" city; Community Role of the Professional; Involving Children & Youth in Planning
Program
Monday, April 15
- Registration and walking tours
- Walking Tours
- Welcome Reception
Tuesday, April 16
- Welcome & Introduction
- The Livable City: Learning from the Best Examples
- The Livable City: Principles & Values
- Places for People
- Essential Ingredients for Successful PublicPlaces
- New Models for Preventing Sprawl
- Shaping Sustainable Cities
- Heritage Tourism: St. Augustine
Wednesday, April 17
- Architectural Identity, Urbanity & Social Sustainability
- Mixed Use & Affordable Housing
- Enhancing Community Involvement
- Community Participation in City Revitalization
- Urban Restoration: Physical & Social Aspects
Thursday, April 18
- Balanced Transportation Planning & Traffic Calming
- Making Cities Livable for Children & the Elderly
- Controlling Growth, Guiding Growth
- Discussion: Components of Successful Urban Neighborhoods
- Enlivening the City: Festivals & Public Art
- City Case Studies
Friday, April 19
- Paper Sessions
Note: This program lists main sessions only. There are also a number of concurrent paper sessions on these and other topics.