2012 CONVERSATIONS RE: TACOMA LECTURE SERIES KICKS-OFF
Aug 23, 2012
The annual Conversations RE: Tacoma Lecture Series kicks off its much-anticipated 2012 series on Thursday, September 27th at 6:30pm at the New Frontier Lounge. This is the first of three "conversations" about Tacoma and its future and is titled "Extreme Make-Over: Façade Improvement Projects." Speaking will be Jim Nicholls, senior lecturer with the University of Washington School of Architecture; Odette D'Aniello, owner of Celebrity Cake Studio; Nick Fediay of the 6th Avenue Business District Association; Sharon Winters from Historic Tacoma; and Aaron Winston, an architectural designer with BLRB Architects; with moderation by Kala Dralle, a program development specialist with the City's Community and Economic Development Department. This panel discussion will explore how inexpensive façade improvement projects can spark new energy in a neighborhood, bring under-utilized buildings back to life, and realize economic rewards for business owners. When: Thursday, September 27th, 6:30pm Where: New Frontier Lounge, 301 East 25th Street Ticketing Information: Individual pre-paid tickets are $7.50 through the Conversations RE: Tacoma website at www.retacoma.com. Tickets at the door are $10.00. Students admitted free with school ID. Reduced rate series tickets are also available. The Lecture Series: Conversations RE: Tacoma, an annual 3-part urban design lecture series, was founded in 2009 by a coalition of active community groups with the intent of providing information on and stimulating discussion about the City's built environment. Each year's lecture series explores new and different topics, all with the focus of encouraging public engagement and understanding of urban design issues, with specific emphasis on how to take action & implement ideas and proposals. Series sponsors include the American Institute of Architects - Southwest Washington Chapter, the Harris Architectural Trust, the AIA Emerging Leaders Group, Historic Tacoma, and the City of Tacoma. The other two lectures in this year's series will be:
- Thursday, October 11th - Visual Clutter: How to Get Outdoor Advertising Right
- Thursday, November 8th - Be Heard: How Neighborhoods Can Engage in the Planning Process
