by OU IQC | Aug 21, 2013 | Events, Workshops
A free workshop on infill development will be held on September 12 in Norman and September 13 in Oklahoma City. Each day will feature the same program. Registration is required. Workshops Norman Thursday, September 12, 2013 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Norman City Hall...
by OU IQC | Jun 20, 2013 | Community Events, Events, Western Avenue
A final town hall presentation on the Western Avenue Placemaking project will be held on Thursday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m.. Download the Full Report (Low Res; 7 mb) When: Thursday, July 11, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Where: Westminster Middle School Auditorium, 600 NW 44th...
by OU IQC | Jun 4, 2013 | Lectures, Placemaking Conference 2013
Hank Dittmar leads the Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, which encourages development patterns that are sustainable, traditional, and grounded in local tradition. He shares the work the Prince’s Foundation is doing to forward these ideas. Hank...
by OU IQC | Jun 3, 2013 | Lectures, Placemaking Conference 2013
Christopher Leinberger explores economic trends related to walkable urban places. Because of growing preferences for walkable lifestyles among millennials, future economic development could depend on creating walkability. Christopher B. Leinberger is a Visiting Fellow...
by OU IQC | Jun 3, 2013 | Lectures, Placemaking Conference 2013
Jeff Speck describes the safe, comfortable, interesting, useful walk. Why is it important to invest in walkable communities? What are the characteristics of walkability, and how can we get started? Jeff Speck is a leading expert on walkability and urban planning. He...
by OU IQC | May 10, 2013 | Lectures, Placemaking Conference 2013
Jason Roberts decided that long-range planning efforts in his community weren’t enough, and found a way to implement the changes he wanted to see immediately. Jason shares examples of how the Better Block concept has transformed neighborhoods around the nation...
