Recent Events

2012

“Design & Density: Infill Redevelopment”                                                                             March 15, 2012
The seminar was on the broader suburban context of infill development, including discussions on collaboration, creativity, and solving such issues as infrastructure and financing challenges.

Robert Horne, President of Dodge Capital
Michael Breclaw, Principal of OKW Architects
Linda Bolte, Oak Park Chairperson of the Plan Commission

2011

"Design and Development: Co-Existing in Difficult Times"                                        November 3, 2011
Discussed strategies to balance design and development interests during difficult economic conditions and municipal budgeting constraints.

Moderated by Jacques Gourguechon, of Camiros, Ltd, Senior Chaddick Fellow

Tom Poupard, the Director of the Village of Northbrook

Judith Brill, Architect and President of ALA

"Downtown Revitalization in Libertyville: Public, Private, Main St. Collaboration"  July 14, 2011
This special "mobile workshop”, hosted by Libertyville, explored the unique public, private, and non-profit collaboration that makes the downtown area a vibrant destination.

Karen Marren, Libertyville Associate Planner

Dan Dalziel, 3D Design Studio

Pam Hume, Director of Mainstreet Libertyville

John McLinden, School Street Development

"Greening of Design Review"                                                                                                       March 10, 2011
A special symposium focused on how green technology can be seamlessly incorporated into communities for an aesthetically appealing design. 

Tom Farace, AICP Senior Planner, Village of Schaumburg

Alan Bombick, Legat Architectural and Planning Firm