Advancing Places is an online series aimed at empowering IDA
members with the solutions needed to address the most critical urban issues of
the day. This session will include a moderated Q&A and will be recorded for
member and nonmember use in the future.
The winter of 2020 promises to be a long one, especially for the small businesses forced to operate with reduced customer capacity due to COVID-19. There are choices and recommendations we can make to help business and communities outlast the pandemic – by embracing the idea of the winter city.
The economic need is urgent and cannot be understated. We can make our streets, parks and plazas great places to be for all four seasons and create space for our businesses and communities to thrive through the winter months. Learn winter city design best practices and ideas from around the globe that you can implement immediately in your city or town.
Learning Objectives:
- How winter city design translates into economic benefits all year long
- How to engage the local community to create sticky cultural activities
- How to leverage best practices from around the globe for inspiration
Speakers:
- Simon O’Byrne, Senior Vice President, Business Leader, Community Development, Stantec (Edmonton, AB)
- Andrew M. Manshel, Principal, Place Master Projects Advisory Services (New York, NY)