A mobility revolution is right around the corner. According to Robin Chase, founder of ZipCar, it could be either heaven or hell. While much attention has been given to autonomous cars and car sharing services, the possible consequences of the revolution for our cities have largely been ignored. What are the renewed possibilities for development, community, and human happiness and prosperity when automobiles no longer dictate the shape of our cities? How can we ensure that the future is more like heaven than hell?
The US Audi Urban Future Team has developed an interactive survey tool -- MyUSQ -- to better understand the use and enjoyment of the neighborhood. Join CNU New England, the US Audi Urban Future Team, and the Somerville community in revealing the results of this survey and exploring what the mobility revolution -- declining car ownership, improved transit, advanced transportation technologies, and shared space for multimodal mobility and community -- could mean for our American city.
presented by the Congress for the New Urbanism, New England Chapter
sponsored by the Audi Urban Future Initiative and Robinson + Cole LLP
with support from Union Square Main Street, Union Square Neighbors
and other community partners
This event is free and open to all. Lunch will be provided for registered participants.
Capacity is limited. Please register now to claim a seat!
Session Topics and Speakers
Expert-led discussions and interactive workshops will include:
The Audi Urban Future Initiative: culture, communication and trends
Lisa Füting
Audi Urban Future Insight Team
The coming mobility revolution: opportunities for Union Square
Philip Parsons and Janne Corneil
The US Audi Urban Future Team
Connectivity and Shared Space
Dr. Norman Garrick, Professor
University of Connecticut
Evolving Work Patterns in the Collaborative Economy
Anne Gatling Haynes, Director of Transformative Development
MassDevelopment
A Landscape of Community
Anne Tate, Professor
Rhode Island School of Design
Supporting Diversity and Prosperity
Kathryn Madden, Principal
Madden Planning Group
Schedule
9:30am - 10am
Registration Opens
10am - 11am
Introductory remarks by Audi
Plenary session by the US Audi Urban Future Team
11am - 12pm
Two expert presentations and participatory group workshops
12pm - 1pm
Break for Lunch.
1pm - 2pm
Two expert presentations and participatory group workshops
Conclusion / closing remarks
