The American Institute of Architects, Redwood Empire Chapter, and the Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy are joining together to sponsor a SMART Ideas Urban Design Charette and Competition for an existing suburban area around the North Santa Rosa Station for the new Sonoma Marin train. The Charette phase brought the community together to identify issues and opportunities in this area. The Competition phase tasks architects, planners, urban designers, and community members to come up with innovative ideas for solving the problems and retrofitting the suburban landscape for a more walkable and livable city. This is an Ideas competition, and out of the box thinking is encouraged.
At smartideascompetition.com [click on the picture above to go directly to the site], you will find information relevant to the competition. This includes competition rules, schedule, maps, photos, powerpoint presentations, and links to favorite sites. All in all, there is everything that you need to get started with your vision for retrofitting suburbia in NW Santa Rosa. Check back frequently as we will be uploading more materials.
Many thanks to our sponsors -
American Institute of Architects, Redwood Empire Chapter
Schulz Foundation
Codding Enterprises
North Coast Builder's Exchange
County of Sonoma, General Services Architecture Division
For more information, contact via email: ideas@smartideascompetition.com
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