Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Complete Streets Conference

March 7, 2011

Dear Will,

On behalf of the Lewis and Luskin Centers, I would like to formally thank you for your contribution to the success of the Complete Streets conference held on February 25th. Your leadership and commitment strengthened the momentum and excitement surrounding the event.

Attendee surveys received at the event indicate that 38% of respondents’ overall rating was “excellent,” while an overwhelming 93% of respondents rated the event as being in the “good” to “excellent” range. We acknowledge that your participation directly added to this outstanding success.

At the end of this document, you will find links to summary materials from the conference and information about related, upcoming events.

Again, thank you for helping to make the Complete Streets Conference a success. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

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J.R. DeShazo

February 25, 2011 Complete Streets Conference Materials

Summary

UCLA Organizes Complete Streets Conference http://bit.ly/CompleteStreetsSummmary 

Photos

Conference, February 25, 2011 http://bit.ly/CompleteStreetsConfPhotos 

Speaker /sponsor Dinner, February 24, 2011 http://bit.ly/CompleteStreetsDinner

Directory http://bit.ly/streetsdir

Sponsors http://bit.ly/CompleteStreetsSponsors

Audio http://bit.ly/CompleteStreetsPodcast

Complete Streets Resources List http://bit.ly/CompleteStreetsResourceList

Program Booklet http://bit.ly/CompleteStreetsProgramBook

Presentations

Opening Keynote: California’s Obesity and Inactivity Epidemics –The Need for Complete Streets Therapy

http://bit.ly/KeynoteJackson

Panel 1: Living Streets and Vibrant Sidewalks

http://bit.ly/Panel1MacdonaldJacobs

http://bit.ly/Panel1Rojas

Panel 2: Designing Great Places with Multimodal Street Standards

http://bit.ly/Panel2Moudon  

http://bit.ly/Panel2Snyder 

http://bit.ly/Panel2Pastucha  

Case Studies: Making It Work in L.A.

http://bit.ly/CaseStudiesSolis

http://bit.ly/CaseStudiesLinton

http://bit.ly/Panel3Ahkiam 

Panel 3: Safe and Convenient Cycling for Everyone

http://bit.ly/Panel3Handy 

http://bit.ly/Panel3Dill 

http://bit.ly/Panel3Gandy

http://bit.ly/Panel3Lantz

Upcoming Complete Streets Events

Redesigning our Streets: A Manual for Healthy, Livable Streets
In collaboration with RENEW LA County, Ryan Snyder & Associates, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, and more.
Overview: National team of experts report on their model design manual for living streets.

Date:  March 15, 2011

Time:  7:00 – 8:30 pm, Reception at 6:30 pm

Location:  3rd Floor Gateway Building Board Room, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012
For other details:
http://www.livingstreetsla.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ModelStreetManualReportOutFlyerMar15.pdf.

March Visioning Meetings
Hosted by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health RENEW Program, Los Angeles Planning Department, and Community Health Councils.
Overview: Community members will share their ideas about the neighborhoods around Metro Blue and Green Line Stations and the opportunity for transit oriented districts.
Dates:  March 10th, March 17th, and March 22nd.
For detail: 323-295-9372 or
www.chc-inc.org/RENEW

Complete Streets Conference
Presented by American Public Works Association, Southern California Chapter.

Overview:   Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn more about complete streets from transportation planners, engineers, and MPO officials.
Date:   April 20th

Time:  8 am – 3:30 pm

Location:  801 East Carson Street, Carson, CA
For details: 
http://southernca.apwa.net/events/7589/.

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