by OU IQC | Jun 4, 2013 | Lectures, Placemaking Conference 2013
Hank Dittmar leads the Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, which encourages development patterns that are sustainable, traditional, and grounded in local tradition. He shares the work the Prince’s Foundation is doing to forward these ideas. Hank...
by OU IQC | Jun 3, 2013 | Lectures, Placemaking Conference 2013
Christopher Leinberger explores economic trends related to walkable urban places. Because of growing preferences for walkable lifestyles among millennials, future economic development could depend on creating walkability. Christopher B. Leinberger is a Visiting Fellow...
by OU IQC | Jun 3, 2013 | Lectures, Placemaking Conference 2013
Jeff Speck describes the safe, comfortable, interesting, useful walk. Why is it important to invest in walkable communities? What are the characteristics of walkability, and how can we get started? Jeff Speck is a leading expert on walkability and urban planning. He...
by OU IQC | May 10, 2013 | Lectures, Placemaking Conference 2013
Jason Roberts decided that long-range planning efforts in his community weren’t enough, and found a way to implement the changes he wanted to see immediately. Jason shares examples of how the Better Block concept has transformed neighborhoods around the nation...
by OU IQC | May 10, 2013 | Lectures, Placemaking Conference 2013
Ron Frantz has made a career out of becoming personally involved in Oklahoma communities through his expertise in architecture and historic preservation. Ron shares his very personal story of becoming engaged and making a difference where it matters. His inspirational...
by OU IQC | May 10, 2013 | Lectures, Placemaking Conference 2013
Sid Burgess tracks the many digital tools that are developing to help citizens engage in two-way communication with public agencies. Find out what kind of information people want to share about their communities and how they are sharing it. Sid Burgess is an advocate...
