How we move between and around our cities shapes the urban experience. As we look to create more livable, sustainable communities, transportation becomes one of the most critical drivers for the development of a framework for investment within different districts of our cities. Topics to be discussed include:
- Parking
- Alternative Transportation
- Rail/Inter-city Transportation
- Regional Mobility
MODERATOR
Antonio R. Villaraigosa, the 41st Mayor of Los Angeles, was first elected in 2005. Now in his second term, Mayor Villaraigosa’s foremost goal is to lead his city out of the recession and create jobs. He is also working to shut down failing schools and reconstitute them as innovation campuses, public charters or members of the Partnership Schools; set the city’s Department of Water and Power on a path to becoming coal free by 2020; oversee the largest mass transit construction program in America; and fight to keep Los Angeles one of the safest big cities in the nation.
FACILITATOR
Marilyn Taylor became Dean of The School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania in October 2008 after practicing as an architect and urban designer at Skidmore Owings & Merrill, where she led the firm’s practices in airports and transportation and in urban design. She is internationally known for her distinguished and passionate involvement in the design of large-scale urban projects and civic initiatives.
FORUM PANELISTS
Jeffrey Tumlin is a principal and sustainability practice leader for Nelson\Nygaard, a San Francisco-based transportation planning and engineering firm. Nelson\Nygaard understands that transportation is not an end in itself, but rather an investment to help communities meet their economic development, quality of life, ecological sustainability and social equity goals.
Janette Sadik-Khan has served as the Commissioner of NYCDOT since 2007. Internationally recognized for her expertise in transportation issues, public policy development and innovative finance, Sadik-Khan’s strategic planning emphasizes safety and improved mobility as DOT works to better balance the City’s transportation network and improve the look and feel of its streets while addressing the concerns of the community.
Peter J. Park was appointed Denver’s Manager of Community Planning and Development on January 14, 2004 after leaving his post as the City Planning Director for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Community Planning and Development Department is comprised of more than 200 employees that provide Denver’s planning, zoning, permit and inspection services. Park has specialized in urban design and planning work requiring innovative design solutions that balance development needs with unique site and design quality concerns.
