Sustainability at its foundation begins with sustainable development patterns, and should be focused on making better use of existing infrastructure, enhancing existing communities and building walk-able, mixed-use places. The presentation will examine three to four locations in the regional context that have been forgotten, never considered or, despite notable design or infrastructure challenges, are well-placed to contribute to making a more livable city and region. 

The talk proposes that in spite of a robust recent economy of aggressive infill development, significant opportunities remain to repair urban fabric, reinforce historic and recent patterns of development and create housing and living opportunities across a wide spectrum of incomes and building types. The presentation outlines sites and strategies that should be considered for design and development in future phases of growth as the city and region faces the imperatives of climate change in the 21st century.  


Learning Objectives:  At the completion of this course, participants will be able to: Identify places in the regional context where existing investment in transportation infrastructure and be leveraged for new development and enhance existing   communities; Understand strategies for infill development that leverage existing patters of development and transportation   infrastructure; Understand how sustainability depends on "low tech" techniques like infill development and mixed-use projects to increase walk-ability, wellness and reduce the introduction of   hydrocarbons into the atmosphere; and See how regional needs for housing  diversity can be incorporated into new strategies for previously unconsidered sites in DC and other locales.  


Speakers:
Matthew Bell, FAIA - Principal, Perkins Eastman
Christian Calleri, AIA - Senior Associate, Perkins Eastman
Tim Bertschinger, AIA - Senior Associate, Perkins Eastman


Credits: 1.5 HSW|LUs; 1.5 GBCI Credits (Self-Report) 1.5 AICP CM Credits; 1.5 LACES