Metropolis Think Tank

On September 19, 2017, KieranTimberlake and Metropolis magazine will host a Think Tank discussion on Pedestrians, Bikes, and Cars: Designing a Balanced Multi-Modal 21st Century City.

Can we re-envision a historic city like Philadelphia to balance the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and automobiles?

In 2015, several square miles of Center City Philadelphia were blocked for a Papal visit. Suddenly, citizens glimpsed urban space relieved of the usual congestion, smog, and anxiety caused by car traffic. The event sparked regularly-scheduled free street events that opened areas for people to engage the city differently. It also raised broader questions: How can we holistically reimagine our streets to improve quality of life and the environment? And what would such a radical transformation look—and sound—like?

TIMING

4:00 pm Discussion

5:30 pm Networking and Refreshments

Free | 1.5 AIA CEU HSW credits available

To RSVP for the event, click here.

PANELISTS

James Timberlake, FAIA

Partner, KieranTimberlake

Dena Driscoll

Co-Chair, 5th Square PAC

Alan Greenberger, FAIA

Department Head and Distinguished Teaching Professor

Department of Architecture Design and Urbanism

Drexel University

Andrew Stober

Vice President of Planning and Economic Development, University City District

Sarah Clark Stuart

Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia

MODERATOR

Susan S. Szenasy

Director of Design Innovation, Metropolis