Two weeks to the conference, One day left for early registration

Good morning everyone -

We are only two weeks away from this year's conference and early registration closes tomorrow - register today to save $50 on your registration fees. 

For more information, you can find a conference schedule and details here.  Here is a quick overview of the discussion sessions and panels.  We are looking forward to seeing you in Phoenix.



Discussion Sessions

Successes, Challenges and Changes in Community Design Centers     
    Elif Tural
Calculating and advocating for housing affordability in London    
    Peter Ambrose
Revitalizing Aging Residential Homes in Urban Neighborhoods    
    Neel Chapagain and Larry Kilmer
Common building envelope problems in Affordable Housing    
    Ross Clements
PUMICE-CRETE: Durable, Comfortable, and Affordable    
    Lloyd Goding
Creating Successful Transit-oriented residential Development; Hoboken
    Susan Wright and William Rosato
Four Accessibility Laws Explained 
   Mark Mazz
Civic Design: Leadership, Education and Engagement
   Anne-Marie Lubenau
Live Work Play Learn: Industrial Style
   David Driskell


Moderated Panels

Design Advocacy
Bill Roschen, AIA, Roschen Van Cleve Architects
Beth Miller, Community Design Collaborative
Roberta Feldman, University of Illinois

Sustainability in Affordable Housing
Daniel Glenn, Arizona State University
Mary Hardin, AIA, University of Arizona
Steven Moore, AIA, University of Texas

Inclusive Affordable Housing
Roger Borgenicht, AIA, ASSIST, Inc.
Marilyn Crandall, AIA, US Department of Justice
Mike Kolejka, AIA, Orcutt-Winslow Architects

Mixed-Income Housing
Lynne Manzo, University of Washington
Michael Pyatok, FAIA, University of Washington, Pyatok Associates
Kurt Creager, Arizona State University, Urbanist Solutions

HOPE VI Reauthorization and Implications
Casius Pealer, Assoc. AIA, District of Columbia Housing Authority
Anita Sinha, The Advancement Project