New York's Next Great Place - Governors Island Park Design Forum

Wednesday, 01/17/2007, 5:30–8:30pm
Due to overwhelming response, this event is no longer accepting RSVPs. Seats will be available first to those that have RSVP'd and then on a first come, first serve basis.
The forum will feature discussions on design opportunities and challenges, the interaction of public and private spaces and creative programming, at a time when GIPEC is launching its design competition for the Island’s parks and public spaces.

Poster session opens at 5:30pm. Wine and cheese reception to follow the Forum.

Speakers: Leslie Koch, President, GIPEC; Linda Neal, Superintendent, Governors Island National Monument; Robert Pirani, Executive Director, Governors Island Alliance; Welcome by Rick Bell, AIA NY Chapter

Panelists include:; Laurie Olin, Olin Partnership; Jane Thompson, Thompson Design Group; Mark Strauss, FXFowle; Moderated by Robert Yaro, President, RPA
Sponsored by: Governors Island Alliance, AIA New York Chapter, APA New York Metro Chapter and the New York Chapter of the ASLA, in association with the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) and Governors Island National Monument

Location: Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place (Directions)
Price: Free
CES LUs: 2, CES HSW: 2, ASLA Credits TBD

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