SDAT Begins - Kayak on the Hillsborough! - Go to Public Workshops!! - Attend the Creative Catalysts Awards!!!
Dena Gross Leavengood
(T) Looking for something to do on Veterans day?
Join SDAT for a kayak trip on the Hillsborough River on Veterans Day.
Join members of the SDAT team and paddle down the Hillsborough River on Veterans Day! We will park at Lowry park at 12pm, and ride up to Rowlett Park to begin the trip. We will then climb into a canoe/ kayak provided by RIVERQUEST and float down the Hillsborough River to Lowry Park. Join us for some relaxing fun before SDAT begins. (the suggested donation is $25 or $15 for students).
Canoes provided
by:
www.riverquest.us
We are meeting at Lowry Park around 12:00pm, where a van will take us to our starting point at Rowlett Park. We will then canoe down for about 3 hours, and then pick up the cars.
Lowry Park
7530 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL
33604
Rowlett Park
2501 River Hills Drive
Tampa, FL 33604
RSVP and reserve your spot today:
http://sdattampa.ning.com/events/river-canoe-trip
or email us at urbanch...@gmail.com
(W) SADT is coming what can you do to help??
Lisa Cuscaden Joined SDAT and started a discussion by asking this question –"what can I do to help?" Thank you Lisa! Join the discussion online and give your ideas…
- Bring a friend and attend the public workshop - 11.12.08 from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm and the final presentation on 11.14.08 from 430pm to 700pm. Visit www.sdattampa.com for more details
- Call the media - invite them out Wednesday night! (Send them a press release attached)
- Send a SDAT information sheet to five friends (see attached SDAT One Page)
- Add to this list and continue the discussion http://sdattampa.ning.com/forum/topics/what-can-i-do-to-help
Thank you!
Contact:
Ashly Anderson, SDAT Media Coordinator
The Urban Charrette
Phone: 239.823.1645
Website: www.sdattampa.com
E-mail: sdat...@gmail.com
November 4, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Creating a "Connected Tampa"
Made possible by a grant from the American Institute of Architects - a team of volunteer professionals with a range of expertise will collaborate with Tampa community leaders on how to design more sustainable and connected neighborhoods.
On November 12 – 14, a team of diverse professionals, including architects, urban planners, a community development specialist and an arts and culture expert will be visiting Tampa and holding meetings with local officials, neighborhood representatives, and other stakeholders. The goal is to collect input and develop recommendations on how to create a better neighborhood planning framework that will empower citizens in the process.
Tampa’s Urban Charrette, in collaboration with the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Tampa Bay chapter, received a grant from AIA Communities by Design for the Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) program. The SDAT is a community assistance program that brings a team of volunteer professionals to selected cities to work with community decision-makers and stakeholders, with a focus on sustainability - as defined by a community's ability to meet the needs of today without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
The Tampa SDAT - Connecting Tampa, will focus on improving the neighborhood planning process. To be successful this process must have public participation and event organizers strongly encourage all individuals interested to become involved by attending the public meetings during the November visit. The SDAT team will hold a public workshop on November 12 from 630PM-830PM at the Hillsborough County Bar Association – Chester H Ferguson Law Center (1610 N. Tampa Street Tampa, FL 33602) to collect input. "We believe that the SDAT process will encourage the citizens of Tampa to continue the discussion on sustainability and livability that began with the new Tampa Comprehensive Plan, and will compliment those efforts," says Evan Johnson, Project Coordinator with The Urban Charrette.
Over the three-day event at the Bar Association offices, the SDAT team will meet with neighborhood leaders, environmentalists, city officials, transportation leaders and other stakeholders. A November 14th public meeting and reception (4:30PM-700PM) will then be held in the Center's Cohen Hall to present their initial findings.
"We titled it Connecting Tampa because we believe that this issue is the missing link to a sustainable Tampa," says Taryn Sabia, Co-Founder of The Urban Charrette. "More than the physical roads and buildings that surround us, Connections are the resources, networks and local businesses that help Tampa develop a sense of place and identity. We are thrilled to have this opportunity, and work together with national and local experts to resolve this missing link."
"The assessment and report is bringing substantial expertise and resources to our community," says Adam Fritz, Co-Founder of The Urban Charrette. "Between the grant and donations, it will not cost the tax-payers anything." "It's a unique opportunity for The Urban Charrette as an organization and for the city as a whole to try a different approach to develop holistic solutions," adds Johnson.
For more information about Connecting Tampa, including dates and times of the public events, please visit www.sdattampa.com
Press opportunities include the Kick off Forum on Wednesday the 14th (630pm-830pm), and the Final Presentation/reception (430-700pm) on Friday November 14th.
For a list of the November 12-14 event schedule and for press interviews contact Ashly Anderson, SDAT Media Coordinator at sdat...@gmail.com or 239.823.1645.
(TH) Creative Catalysts awards this Thursday!
www.creativetampabay.com/catalysts
November 13,
2008
6 pm - 8
pm
Grant Central at
Kennedy
1208 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL
This event will be unlike any
other - a fun and engaging sunset cocktail party featuring hors d'oevres by
Mise en Place, a Touch Vodka Martini Bar, fabulous decor and lighting by
ConceptBait and awesome lounge music by Rick Ranck - all overlooking the Downtown Tampa
skyline from the rooftop pool deck at Grand Central at Kennedy. This is your opportunity to meet and
mingle with a dynamic group of people who are making things happen creatively,
culturally and economically in our region.
TICKETS $50
Tickets and a list of award winners are
available online: www.creativetampabay.com/catalysts
Sponsorships
available. Contact Nancy: Kipnis nanc...@aol.com
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The Urban Charrette: advocating for the design of a livable Tampa