CNU Illinois
(Congress for the New Urbanism)
3rd Annual
2009 Statewide Conference
October 8, 2008
Plainfield, Illinois
Context Sensitive Street Design
How Illinois is Responding to the Challenges and Opportunities
1. Learn the Design side of context sensitive solutions for urban thoroughfares
2. Gain AIA Continuing Education and AICP CM credits
Program Schedule
8:00am – 8:30 am Registration Coffee, Bagels + Donuts
Morning
- Context Sensitive Street Design – A Design Primer
- Elgin will test the waters
- Plainfield Downtown Streetscape is a Walkable People Place
12 pm -1:00PM Lunch A Box Lunch is included with your registration
Afternoon
- Keynote Presentation: “Big Streets Can Be Great Streets”
Thomas Kronemeyer AIA, Principal Community Design + Architecture, Oakland, CA
- Peoria’s Main Street Corridor Opportunity
- Workshop – Let’s Help Peoria - Study the 4 critical segments & intersections
- Presentation of Workshop Ideas (Moderator: John Barie)
After 5PM
Reception – Wine & Cheese Walk
- Experience downtown Plainfield, walk the streets, sample some wines and reflect on the day.
Conference Fees
Register online at www.cnuillinois.org
Online – in advance:
CNU Members $70.00 / Non-members $85.00 / Students $10.00
At the Door:
CNU Members $80.00 / Non-members $95.00 / Students $15.00
Cash or checks payable to CNU Illinois. We do not accept credit cards.