This planning process is a collaborative effort of the many institutions located here that will result in a shared vision for the Circle's future. The panelists, all of whom have a prominent role in this planning process, will discuss Shaping the Future of University Circle and respond to call-in questions and comments. The meeting, which will be moderated by David Abbott, has a two-fold purpose. This will be followed by a discussion of Shaping the Future of University Circle.
Audience participation is welcome and encouraged for both segments of the meeting.
Ruth Durack is the Director of the Urban Design Center of Northeast Ohio at the Kent State University School of Architecture and Environmental Design. She has been involved in urban planning projects from the Philippines to Spain, as well as in cities throughout the United States. In addition, Durack has extensive experience in historic preservation, transportation planning, and streetscape design. Currently, she is involved in establishing the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative, a project combining graduate-level architectural studies with the Urban Design Center at a downtown location to bring students closer to the political, social, and economic complexities of urban design. Hunter Morrison is the Director of the Cleveland City Planning Department and is responsible for the city's planning, zoning, design review, and capital improvements.