10/28/2009 Protecting Open Space & Reclaiming the Strip
Protecting Community-Wide Open Space Networks Through Conservation Subdivision Design
This session describes and illustrates practical, proven techniques for protecting open space networks through "conservation design" principles in updated zoning and subdivisions ordinances, in a density-neutral manner consistent with underlying zoning densities.
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Reclaiming the Strip — Redevelopment Design Strategies for Transforming Highway/Road Corridors into Mixed-Use Centers
This session describes and illustrates practical, proven techniques for redeveloping dysfunctional unattractive highway/road strips into vibrant mixed-use center, creating new opportunities for economic development, a variety of housing price-points, and potential transit-friendly land-use patterns.
These sessions will be led by Randall Arendt, FRTPI, ASLA (Hon.), who will draw some of the material from his upcoming book, Visualizing the Options: Choosing Among our Alternative Futures - Design Principles for Local Officials.
