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For Immediate Release
January’s "Forum at Redwood
City" Features Michael Freedman, Nationally Renowned
in the Field of City Design and Planning
Redwood City, CA - December 16, 2003
-The City of Redwood City and the non-profit “Communities
by Design” announced today the speaker for the January
7th session of the Forum at Redwood City. Mr. Michael Freedman,
Principal and Founder of Freedman,Tung & Bottomley City
Design & Town Planning, will speak on the subject, “Beyond
Business Parks – The Workplace District in the 21st
Century.”
During the technology and dot-com boom in the Bay Area, campus-style
business parks became the norm. Despite attractive landscaping,
convenient parking, jogging paths, and other amenities, questions
have arisen about their long-term desirability and sustainability.
With their low density, inefficient land use, and separation
from housing, commercial uses, and other businesses, the business
park is overdue for a fresh evaluation. In light of this,
Mr. Freedman’s discussion will examine new workplace
concepts for the 21st century.
Mr. Freedman and his urban design firm specialize in infill
development master plans, corridor and district redevelopment
strategies, specific plans, design guidelines, transit station
and station-area plans, streetscapes, plaza design, and open
spaces. He and his firm have assisted countless communities
in establishing strategies for beneficial change, joining
economic and social goals with a clear vision for attractive
town centers, neighborhoods, and public places.
The Forum takes place on Wednesday, January 7th 2004 from
6 to 7:30 pm at the Little Fox Theater, 2209 Broadway, in
downtown Redwood City. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the cost
is $10 per person, payable at the door. An optional no-host
dinner with the presenter and other participants will be held
following the Forum for those wishing to continue the discussion.
Taking place on the first Wednesday of each month, the Forum
at Redwood City is a series of educational forums for city
leaders and urban design professionals. The Forum brings nationally-known
speakers and presenters to Downtown Redwood City for in-depth
dialogues on city design issues. By bringing together local
government officials from throughout the Bay Area, as well
as planners, urban designers, architects, and other professionals
in the urban design field, these forums are intended to educate
and foster discussion on new and emerging concepts in city
planning and design. Interested members of the public are
welcome to attend. The Forum at Redwood City is co-sponsored
by the Association of Bay Area Governments (www.abag.org).
Visit Redwood City’s website at www.redwoodcity.org
for information about the City and its services, the community,
recreation programs, education, and City government.
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Contact: Tom Passanisi
Principal Planner
650-780-7234
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