It Pays to be Urban: How New Urbanism saves cities—money
Peter Katz, Planning Director, Arlington County, Virginia; author; consultant
Peter Katz is a key founder of New Urbanism, a movement that takes the good aspects from the old cities we love – walkability, density, mix of uses, and even the front porch – and melds them into today’s cities.
Join Peter, as he reflects on the evolution of New Urbanism beyond its design and environmental roots. Peter’s discussion will demonstrate that New Urbanist mixed-use neighbourhoods not only satisfy our desires for communities with a good quality of life, but also generate sustainable municipal finances.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
7 pm Ottawa City Hall, Champlain Room
Special Session Partner: Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Part of the Urban Forum lecture series.