“Future of Fairfax” November 17 Forum With Chairman Bulova and Three National Experts
COALITION FOR SMARTER GROWTH
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
November 17, 2010
Contact
Laura DeSantis, 716.308.4995
Rebecca Perring, 202.236.7657
Stewart Schwartz, 703.599.6437
“Future of Fairfax” November 17 Forum
With Chairman Bulova and three national experts discussing county plans, the changing market, urban design and transportation solutions for Fairfax County
Nearly 250,000 new people will move to Fairfax County in the next 30 years. Where will they live? How will they get around? And what will it mean for our communities?
What:Future of Fairfax Forum and fundraiser to benefit the Coalition for Smarter Growth
Where:Capital One Auditorium
1680 Capital One Drive, McLean, VA 22102
When:Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Reception 5:00-6:00pm
Program and Q&A 6:00-7:30pm
Excellent television visuals are available at several Fairfax County locations to demonstrate key redevelopment and revitalization opportunities – please contact us to arrange a day and time to meet on location.
Who: About 100 business and civic leaders, elected officials, and residents are expected to attend. Confirmed attendees include the following elected officials: Senators Peterson, Marsden and Barker, Delegates Surovell, Comstock, Kory, Watts and Scott, and Supervisors Bulova (Chair), Gross, Hudgins, and Foust.
In advance of the event,Chairman Sharon Bulova stated:
“I am pleased that the Coalition for Smarter Growth is bringing together a diverse set of stakeholders who share a commitment to a sustainable and competitive future for Fairfax County. The county is moving forward with its historic Tysons Corner plan and Dulles Rail, focusing on the revitalization of our commercial centers, creating diverse housing options, and investing in the transit, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure needed to support vibrant, livable communities.”
Stewart Schwartz, Executive Director of the Coalition for Smarter Growth:
“Our goal is to bring together all sectors to help the county maintain the momentum for revitalization and redesign of Fairfax’s commercial corridors – the best places to absorb coming population growth in a sustainable way. By creating walkable, mixed-use, transit-oriented communities, Fairfax enhances its competiveness, attracting the young “creative class” and downsizing empty nesters and retirees, while also linking housing options to affordable transportation for its workforce.”
Background
After seven long years, the plan for a sustainable redesign of Tysons Corner finally passed. This is truly a historic moment for Fairfax County and the Washington region, as we begin the bold effort to transform this traffic-choked “edge city” into a walkable, mixed-use, sustainable community focused around Metro stations.
Now it’s time we think about where and how the rest of Fairfax County should grow. Nearly 250,000 new people will move to Fairfax County in the next 30 years. Where will they live? How will they get around? And what will it mean for our communities?
Guest Speakers
· Sharon Bulova, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors “Welcome and Update on Fairfax Planning Priorities”
· Shyam Kannan, Vice President-Director of Research and Development, Robert Charles Lesser & Co., speaking about “Changing Demographics and the Market Demand for Urbanism”
· Jeff Speck, Consultant, Former Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts, co-author of Suburban Nation and the Smart Growth Manual, speaking about the importance of "Placemaking and Design"
· Ian Lockwood, Transportation Planner, AECOM, speaking about "Streets and Street Network Solutions for Suburban Traffic"
About the Coalition for Smarter Growth
The Coalition for Smarter Growth is the leading non-profit organization addressing where and how the Washington region grows, partnering with communities in planning for the future, and offering solutions to the interconnected challenges of housing, transportation, energy and the environment. We ensure that transportation and development decisions accommodate growth while revitalizing communities, providing more housing and travel choices, and conserving our natural and historic areas. The Coalition’s website is www.smartergrowth.net.
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