Urban Design, and more specifically infill design, has become one of the most desired types of development in the central city and surrounding residential neighborhoods. With continued concerns about the city's design review process, lack of neighborhood support and a host of other issues, architects often find it challenging to fully expressing themselves through their architecture. After living and practicing architecture in Sacramento for several years, David Sarti of Flex Architecture will reframe this discussion, focusing on his "Little Red House" and discussing the opportunities created by building small, asking the question: "Why is Sacramento so slow to embrace modern Architecture

The Urban Design Alliance has invited Howard Chan, the City of Sacramento’s Parking Services Manager, to speak about the Central City Parking Master Plan Update at it's monthly Design Dialogue. Parking is a significant component of any urban development project and impacts the quality of urban spaces. Please join us for an interesting conversation with Howard Chan. Topic: The Central City Parking Master Plan Update Presenter: Howard Chan, City of Sacramento, Parking Services Manager When: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 5:45pm Where: AIA Conference Room, 1400 S Street (enter from 14th Street; accessible)   Howard’s talk will cover: Central City Parking Master Plan Update *Backgro

Parking is a significant component of any urban development project and impacts the quality of urban spaces. Please join us for a conversation with Howard Chan, the City of Sacramento’s Parking Services Manager, who will speak about the Central City Parking Master Plan Update. Howard’s talk will cover: *Central City Parking Master Plan Update *Background *Supply and Demand Analysis *Efficiency Gains through use of Technology *Planning Policy Revisions *Economic Development Implications Topic: The Central City Parking Master Plan Update Presenter: Howard Chan, City of Sacramento, Parking Services Manager When: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 5:45pm Where: AIA Conference Room,

4th Wednesday Design Dialogue (FWDD) WHEN: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 ... 6-7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) WHERE: AIA Conference Room, 1400 S Street (enter from 14th Street; accessible) PRESENTER: Matthew Piner, Owner/Principal, PinerWorks Architectural & Building Group TOPIC: Integrating Climate + Form: A Valley City in Paradise ... please see attached flyer and feel free to post it in your workplace, if such posting is authorized. PROGRAM DETAILS: How do designers' and builders' responses to climate become elements of architectural form and style? Sacramento architect and green builder Matt Piner will discuss examples from local, global, and historical perspectives on certain

The Makers Lab is Sacramento’s newest design-build group and artist collaborative. The Makers Lab will be showcasing a small body of work from some of it’s most prolific members at the Applied Arts building this Saturday. Located at 2418 K street the Applied Arts Building is a new center for emerging architecture and design in the Sacramento region. The Makers Lab will be showing a variety of built work ranging from custom tables, lighting, mobiles, fine art and reclaimed objects. Brian Schmitt will be spinning some great dance music to set the mood for the pioneering new event series. Come check out this innovative new group of artists and craftsmen. Saturday, Jan 9th 6-9pm Applied A

Opiner - Great comment! Sorry you can't make the discussion. We will be videotaping the event and posting it to UDA's and the AIACV's websites following the event. Check back at www.aiacv.org and http://urbandesignalliance.wordpress.com/ for more information.

It's so nice to see so many teachers I already know, good luck Padme Yoga and see you soon!

I (a neighbor to Old Soul at 40 Acres) welcome the sign. It's beautiful!

You are seeing only a small sampling of the work that will be on display at the event on Saturday, some of the items are even for sale. Meet designers and craftsmen behind the pieces.

This is real progress!