Sacramento Press intern Casey Kirk saw this press release and thought it might a good story for Sacramento Press to cover. I agreed. I also want to post this heads-up to anyone who might be interested. The release itself:

“Edge effect” is a term borrowed from ecology, where it refers to activity in the areas between different land uses. Broadway exhibits a degree of diversity that is similar to nature’s edge effect. On Broadway, these characteristics add up to a high-energy center that draws people from other parts of the city as well as from adjacent neighborhoods. The question of interest from an urban design perspective is: Will future development enhance or diminish Broadway’s edge effect?

Wednesday, May 27th
6:00 to 7:30pm
AIA/Central Valley Conference Room
1400 S Street, Sacramento

free admission

This month’s presenters include Tina Suarez-Murias, AICP, an environmental planner who will discuss the “edge effect concept;” Robin Datel, PhD, an urban geographer who will discuss the historical transformation of Broadway; and David de la Pena, an architect and urban designer who will frame the role of designers in communicating Broadway’s future. A dialogue will follow, facilitated by Brian Fischer, founder of MidtownGrid.com.

Come early for refreshments provided courtesy of the Greater Broadway Partnership, and to view student design work.

The AIA Office is located less than two blocks from the 13th Street Light Rail Station. Parking is available on-street and in nearby lots. Please enter from 14th Street, not S Street. The building is wheelchair accessible.