Forum tomorrow on changing Mayo Island

I attended the presentation last year that focused on Manchester and was blown away by the creative approaches to solving problems in an oft-ignored area of our city. My thoughts on that presentation are here. Unfortunately I can’t attend this year so if you go please let us know what you heard and saw. Full details on the event below.

What:  James River Green Building Council will host its annual Green Spaces Design Competition Community Forum 
“Join us for a Community Forum where local professionals focused on sustainable architecture, landscape design, land management, historic preservation, planning, and government policy will discuss the proposed competition solutions for Mayo Island and the 2015 Road Bike World Championships.  Light hors d’œuvres will be provided, with wine and beer by Hardywood Park Brewery and live music performed by local artists.”

Where:  Troutman Sanders Building, 1001 Haxall Point (free parking in deck; ticket stub will be validated)

When:  Thursday, May 3rd  -  5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Cost:  $8 JRGBC Member/ $10 Non-member

Forum Moderator:  Frank Harmon, FAIA, Architect, Frank Harmon Architect
Forum Panelists:  Jakob Helmboldt, AICP, Pedestrian, Bicycle, & Trails Coordinator, City of Richmond;   John A Hugo, AIA, ASLA, ASID, Managing Principal, 3north ;  Mark Olinger, Director of Planning & Development, City of Richmond;  Mary Harding Sadler, Principal, Sadler & Whitehead Architects;  Greg Velzy, Chair of the “Falls of the James” Scenic River Advisory Committee

For more information, please visit http://jrgbc.org/events/green-spaces-competition/the-forum/.