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"Complete Communities" in the University District: a Forum with Gil Penalosa
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Weisman Art Museum Shepherd Room, University of Minnesota 333 E. River Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Getting From Very Good to Great:
Making Complete Communities in the University District of Minneapolis
A Forum with Gil Penalosa
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
We are honored to host renowned speaker Gil Penalosa, a lifelong advocate for vibrant cities and healthy communities, and the design and use of parks and streets as great public places.
Following remarks by Mr. Penalosa, a panel of local experts and advocates will consider:
- What are the most critical elements of "complete communities" for those working on local initiatives here in the Twin Cities?
- What role do open spaces and parks have in framing the specific brand or identity of the University District (or any community)?
- What are the greatest challenges facing the implementation of bike and walking initiatives?
- The University District's streets have the highest bike and pedestrian counts in the region. What are best strategies for taming conflicts between travel modes, specifically bikes/pedestrians as well as bikes/vehicles?
If you must drive to the forum, parking is recommended at the Weisman Art Museum garage, entrance at 333 E. River Parkway. For directions go to
http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/WeismanArt/
The Weisman is adjacent to Coffman Memorial Union, and convenient to the Washington Avenue SE Metro Transit stops.
The forum is FREE--but please register by clicking the green "Register" button.
Neighborhoods and commercial districts in the University District of Minneapolis:
Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association: www.marcy-holmes.org
South East Como Improvement Association: www.secomo.org
Prospect Park East River Road Improvement Association: www.pperr.org
West Bank Community Coalition: westbankcc.org
Dinkytown USA: dinkytownminneapolis.com
Stadium Village: stadiumvillage.com
West Bank Cedar Riverside: thewestbank.org
We thank the 3rd Annual Placemaking Residency of the St. Paul Riverfront Corporation for making Gil Penalosa's visit possible.
This forum is brought to you by the University District Alliance and partners:
- the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition
- UMN Capital Planning
- UMN Parking and Transportation Services