Call for Session Proposals for 2008 AIA Convention
The 2008 AIA Convention will be held in Boston, May 15-17, and CDRC-Boston is working with convention planners at the host chapter, Boston Society of Architects/AIA, and with organizations such as the Association for Community Design and the National Organization of Minority Architects to develop a strong offering of convention events and sessions that will engage design professionals and community members. We are encouraging our community design colleagues to submit proposals for sessions and events! To submit tour ideas, visit www.architects.org/tourideas by June 15; for information about continuing education sessions, visit www.aia.org/conted_convention and submit by July 1. If you would like to develop an event or session proposal with CDRC-Boston as a co-sponsor, please contact Brandy at 617-585-0198 or brandy@cdrc-boston.org.
MarketValue Competition Announced
Over the past 15 years, downtown Charlottesville, Virginia has experienced an ongoing renaissance. New businesses, restaurants, theaters and residences abound in renovated buildings and new developments alike. However, two full city blocks lie underutilized just one block south of Charlottesville's renowned pedestrian mall. This site, currently used for parking, hosts the popular Charlottesville City Market on spring and summer weekends and is widely regarded as the most important underdeveloped site in the city. Responding to a public call to craft a vision for the future of the site, the City of Charlottesville is sponsori ng MARKET VALUE, a design competition that will help Charlottesville proactively investigate and establish the best alternatives for development. Directed by the City of Charlottesville in partnership with the Charlottesville Community Design Center and AIA Central Virginia, MARKET VALUE is seeking realistic, innovative models for mixed-use development - ones that not only yield financial returns for a future developer of the site, but also provide a return on investment - to the public good by attending to issues of civic space, connectivity, affordable housing and green building.
Registration begins:
June 21, 2007
Registration deadline:
September 7, 2007
Submission deadline:
September 14, 2007
Open to: All
Entry fee:
US $100 (US $50 Students)
Competition Awards:
$25,000 among 3 winners
Sponsor:
City of Charlottesville
