Creating 21st-century Sustainable Neighborhoods December 10, 2007

HARRISON S. FRAKER, Dean, College of Environmental Design, UC Berkeley
CRAIG W. HARTMAN, FAIA, Design Partner, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill
JEAN ROGERS, Senior Consultant, ARUP

How do we create zero-carbon, self-sustaining neighborhoods? Focusing on pioneering work in China and the landmark "Treasure Island Master Plan," experts present the challenges of integrating all the elements - people, buildings, space, transportation, energy, water and natural forces - in designing compact, transit-oriented, sustainable communities.

5:30 p.m., Reception | 6:00 p.m., Program | Club office, 595 Market St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco | Free for Members, $15 for Non-Members, $7 for Students (with valid ID; to reserve student tickets call 415-597-6705)
Business & Leadership Member-Led Forum
Program Organizer: Kevin O'Malley

Official Website: http://www.commonwealthclub.org/mlf/#urbandesign