Automobile use is the prime culprit in nearly every economic, social and environmental challenge facing California. Growing our communities with infill development is the only sustainable long-term solution to auto dependency, but the roadblocks are formidable especially in the Central Valley. David will discuss the reasons infill is important and what the primary barriers are to its implementation in California.November 18, 2010
5:00 - 6:45 pm
Great Valley Center
Community Room
201 Needham St.
Modesto, CA
Fee for the Forum: $10 (payable at the door)
For more information, please visit our new website at www.valleyfuturesforum.org or email nuplanner@gmail.com
About David Mogavero:
David Mogavero is the Senior Principal of Mogavero Notestine Associates, a 17-person architecture, urban planning and development firm in Sacramento. His practice embraces the full range of community design, such as high density mixed use urban infill and holistic building systems.
Through his professional practice, writings, and lectures, and as board member of several advocacy organizations, he has promoted the widespread adoption of sustainable building and smart growth practices and policies.
About the Valley Futures Forum (VFF):
The VFF is a dynamic conversation on development issues in the San Joaquin Valley. The VFF is held on the third Thursday of each month at 5:00pm, from January through November.
The VFF is presented by:
American Planning Association, Central Section; Building Industry Association of Central California; Congress for the New Urbanism, NorCal Chapter; Great Valley Center; Local Government Commission; Modesto Chamber of Commerce.
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