Hampton Avery Architects

Smacked Down

About 60 people attended the Smack Down. Apparently the largest turn out ever for a UHC lecture. Thanks to all who came out and contributed to the discussion.

The discussion was great and thought provoking. While we architects (see all the people in black in the picture below) had some good things to say, the real star of the show was the moderator, Lynn Becker. In about 15 minutes he gave the most clear, astute, and informative, and insightful description of the plan I have ever heard.

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Smackdown

On November 4th, Urban Habitat Chicago will be hosting  The Burnham Plan of Chicago: Smackdown! at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport. To quote from the UHC website:

“This lively, fast-paced discussion, moderated by Chicago’s one-and-only Lynn Becker, will feature a panel of local practitioners who will each take on one aspect of the 1909 Plan of Chicago by Burnham and Bennett, make it relevant and accessible by bringing it up-to-date, then offer real-world solutions on how it might be implemented.”

The panel includes Samuel Assefa, Zoka Zola, Nick Petty, Mike Newman, Rashmi Ramaswamy, Lesley Roth, and (I suppose for comic relief) Richard Avery. The whole thing will be moderated by Lynn Becker.

Put it on your calendar, come with questions, and be ready to mix it up.