Event Details — Distinguished Speaker Series: Mobility expert Jim Charlier to speak about walkable streets

As Houston prepares for a vast new light rail transit system, civic leaders are struggling with new standards for 67 pedestrian- and transit-oriented neighborhoods. Jim Charlier, a nationally recognized transportation planner and president of the multimodal transportation planning firm Charlier Associates in Boulder, CO, will address the design and mechanics of high-quality, complete streets that serve all users, especially people walking.

This event is part of Houston Tomorrow's Distinguished Speaker series, sponsored by The Anchorage Foundation of Texas.

The talk is free and open to the public. Parking is also free. RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 713.523.5757.

Wed, Apr 29, 2009
7:00 - 8:30 pm lecture
6:30 pm reception

3015 Richmond Ave
Upper Kirby Room, 1st Floor
Houston, TX