Subdude Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 The Public RealmA Series of Civic Forums Presented by the Rice Design AllianceThe public realm is a constantly shifting concept that once included fields and rivers, wildlife and plants. Today we think of it mostly in terms of the built places and networks in which we conduct our daily lives, hopefully in safety, with convenience, and with some comfort. Its influence on our quality of life is enormous, and because it is public, it is the place where individuals and communities can have the greatest affect on the quality of life.So where is the public realm? What are its boundaries and how are those decided? Who is responsible for its integrity and maintenance? These civic forums will explore change in our complex human habitat, and the places and people that are involved.Part 1: The Big PictureWednesday, July 12, 7 p.m.Panelists:Jim BlackburnAttorney; Adjunct Professor of Environmental Law, Environmental Sciences and Engineering Department, Rice UniversityKevin ShanleyPresident SWA Group; past president of the Bayou Preservation AssociationPart 2: The Built EnvironmentWednesday, August 9, 7 p.m.Part 3: Public Spaces, Urban PlacesWednesday, September 6, 7 p.m.All Civic Forums begin at 7 p.m.Admission is free and open to the public.Brown Auditorium, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston1001 Bissonnet (Enter via the Main Street Door)Parking at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is available for $3 in the museum garage located at the corner of Binz and Fannin.The Rice Design Alliance is an AIA/CES Registered Provider of quality educational programs. For this civic forum, attendees will earn one Learning Unit/Health, Safety, Welfare, which will be reported to CES Records on the member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Do you have a link to this info? This sounds like an interesting discussion. And am I reading this correctly that there only two panelists, Kevin Shanley and Jim Blackburn? That will be a real streetbrawl there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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