Urban Design / Downtown Revitalization

60-Minute Education Session

SAT-B11 - After Whyte: The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces Forty Years Later

1.00 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AIA/HSW, AICP, FL, NY/HSW

Lead Speaker(s)

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  Emily Schlickman, ASLA

  Affiliate
  University of California, Davis

Speaker(s)

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  Thomas Balsley, FASLA

  Managing Principal
  SWA / Balsley
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  Stella Kim

  Program Manager, Privately Owned Public Spaces
  NYC Department of City Planning

It’s time to revisit the work of William H. Whyte! This panel will look at the evolution of small urban spaces and human behavior—exploring how new design strategies and emerging technologies can facilitate the success of these spaces as catalysts for sustainable urban living.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about the evolution of small urban spaces and human behavior over time.
• Understand the history and role of privately owned public spaces in the urban realm.
• Identify methodologies for observing small urban spaces and measuring success.
• Explore the future of these spaces as catalysts for sustainable urban living.