Wednesday September 16
10:30 am to 11:50 am
This session explores the redevelopment of Austin’s Mueller Airport into a New Urbanist, mixed-use neighborhood. Special attention will be paid to:
- The participation of the community over the past twenty years in establishing a strong consensus and vision for the development
- The structure of the deal between Catellus and the City, which has allowed for significant community objectives to be achieved, including public open space and affordable housing
- The design of the community as a demonstration of the City’s commitment to New Urbanist principles of pedestrian and transit-oriented development
- The achievement of high levels of sustainability in green building, energy conservation, urban run-off and water quality.
Panelists:
Matt Whelan
Catellus
Jim Adams
ROMA Austin Collaborative Design Studio
2009 Community Development Summit 