In the urban planning world, many believe that the 21st century downtown will be a unique blend of retail, commercial, cultural, entertainment, governmental and residential uses. Economically viable uses must be supported by a secure environment, with sufficient public spaces to support family and personal needs. The pedestrian walking experience must be enhanced, but linkages to light rail, buses and bicycle paths must also be readily available. Ms. Marsha V. Rood, AICP, holds a BA from Stanford and is a Ph.D. candidate in Urban Studies at the University of Southern California. Come join us as she discusses the revitalization efforts in Old Pasadena in the past two decades and shares with us her thoughts about emerging development trends of the 21st century.
Lunch begins at noon, followed by a presentation and slide show.
At the conclusion of the presentation, an optional half hour walking tour of Old Pasadena will be conducted by Sam Losh '54, with a special focus on outdoor artwork as part of a building's architecture. This program is sponsored by the MIT Club's Real Estate Group. Louise's Trattoria 2 East Colorado Blvd.