2008 AIA National Convention Presentations
Proposals for presentations at the 2008 AIA National Convention in Boston are due by July 1, 2007.
You may find information regarding the call for presentations online at the Convention Education Programs Web page. The Web page contains the call for presentations, a link to the online proposal submission module, and answers to frequently asked questions about the program.
For more information: please contact Beverly Holton, CSI, CDT, director, Convention Education Programs, 202-626-7445.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Call for Entries: AIA National Honor Awards
AIA National Honor Awards
Nominations for two 2008 AIA National Honor Awards—the Gold Medal and the Architecture Firm Award—are due July 13, 2007.
The Secretary’s Advisory Committee, at the suggestion of the 2007 jury, has requested that the number of photos submitted be increased to three per project. That is the only change to the process for the 2008 cycle. These programs will not be submitted electronically for the 2008 awards cycle.
For more information: Please contact Molly Roche, coordinator, AIA Honors and Awards, with any questions regarding these award programs.
Nominations for two 2008 AIA National Honor Awards—the Gold Medal and the Architecture Firm Award—are due July 13, 2007.
The Secretary’s Advisory Committee, at the suggestion of the 2007 jury, has requested that the number of photos submitted be increased to three per project. That is the only change to the process for the 2008 cycle. These programs will not be submitted electronically for the 2008 awards cycle.
For more information: Please contact Molly Roche, coordinator, AIA Honors and Awards, with any questions regarding these award programs.
Lunch and Learn: Presented by Simpson Strong-Tie
5/24/07
Lunch and Learn: Presented by Simpson Strong-Tie
Simpson Strong-Tie will present a review of the 2007 Catalog with significant changes noted, new products of note for 2007, corrosion issues regarding the hanger/fastener selection, notes on the new California building code adoption in 2008 and code approved plumbing protection/repair products for residential construction.
Time: noon-1:30 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: None: Lunch and Drinks will be provided.
This program open to all, RSVP's are mandatory.
1 CES/LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett 510/464-3600
Lunch and Learn: Presented by Simpson Strong-Tie
Simpson Strong-Tie will present a review of the 2007 Catalog with significant changes noted, new products of note for 2007, corrosion issues regarding the hanger/fastener selection, notes on the new California building code adoption in 2008 and code approved plumbing protection/repair products for residential construction.
Time: noon-1:30 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: None: Lunch and Drinks will be provided.
This program open to all, RSVP's are mandatory.
1 CES/LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett 510/464-3600
Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Green Building in the Bay Area
ADPSR Building Ecology Forum
June 13th 2007
6:00pm reception, lecture 6:30 - 8:30pm
Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street, San Francisco, between 4th and 5th Streets, Powell Street BART $5-10 sliding scale donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. Reservations are not needed nor accepted
Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Green Building in the Bay Area
California's T-24 2005 building code presents new challenges for multifamily projects! Come see what some Bay Area Multifamily Housing projects are pursing in order to exceed the current energy code by at least 15%.
Heather Larson, Assoc. AIA, project manager of the California Multifamily New Homes (CMFNH) program sponsored by PG&E, will present case studies and analysis of qualifying highrise and lowrise projects, in Climate Zone 3, with and without Air Conditioning. The California Multifamily New Homes Program offers cash incentives and technical design assistance towards exceeding the code by at least 15%. Achieving this threshold opens the door to additional opportunities including ENERGY STAR® marketing benefits, the New Solar Homes Partnership and Green building certification.
Tenaya Asan of Build it Green will cover the GreenPoint Rated program, a third-party rating system providing an evaluation of green practices within the multifamily project. She will discuss what it is, how it works and the benefit to the builder and community. She will give some case studies of GreenPoint Rated projects.
For more information: 510 845-1000
June 13th 2007
6:00pm reception, lecture 6:30 - 8:30pm
Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street, San Francisco, between 4th and 5th Streets, Powell Street BART $5-10 sliding scale donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. Reservations are not needed nor accepted
Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Green Building in the Bay Area
California's T-24 2005 building code presents new challenges for multifamily projects! Come see what some Bay Area Multifamily Housing projects are pursing in order to exceed the current energy code by at least 15%.
Heather Larson, Assoc. AIA, project manager of the California Multifamily New Homes (CMFNH) program sponsored by PG&E, will present case studies and analysis of qualifying highrise and lowrise projects, in Climate Zone 3, with and without Air Conditioning. The California Multifamily New Homes Program offers cash incentives and technical design assistance towards exceeding the code by at least 15%. Achieving this threshold opens the door to additional opportunities including ENERGY STAR® marketing benefits, the New Solar Homes Partnership and Green building certification.
Tenaya Asan of Build it Green will cover the GreenPoint Rated program, a third-party rating system providing an evaluation of green practices within the multifamily project. She will discuss what it is, how it works and the benefit to the builder and community. She will give some case studies of GreenPoint Rated projects.
For more information: 510 845-1000
Monday, May 21, 2007
From UC San Diego: Selection of Architect - Theodore Gildred Facility Renovation, UCSD Medical Center
I. INTRODUCTION
The University of California, San Diego, will be selecting an Executive Architect to perform program confirmation, design, construction drawings, bid, and construction phase services for the Theodore Gildred Facility renovation, UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest, San Diego, California. The construction budget is estimated to be $3,200,000 at CCCI 4616. The project is subject to the campus/university academic and administrative approval process.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The existing Gildred Facility, a three-story building with existing offices and wet labs, contains approximately 35,000 Overall Gross Square Feet (OGSF). This project will consist of light renovation of approximately 7,000 OGSF and major renovation of approximately 23,000 OGSF, which will be confirmed by selected Executive Architect. The project will renovate the building with offices on the top two floors and clinic and office spaces on the ground floor. This project is not subject to OSHPD review.
For the full RFQ and other related materials email sidney@aiaeb.org
For more information: sidney@aiaeb.org
I. INTRODUCTION
The University of California, San Diego, will be selecting an Executive Architect to perform program confirmation, design, construction drawings, bid, and construction phase services for the Theodore Gildred Facility renovation, UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest, San Diego, California. The construction budget is estimated to be $3,200,000 at CCCI 4616. The project is subject to the campus/university academic and administrative approval process.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The existing Gildred Facility, a three-story building with existing offices and wet labs, contains approximately 35,000 Overall Gross Square Feet (OGSF). This project will consist of light renovation of approximately 7,000 OGSF and major renovation of approximately 23,000 OGSF, which will be confirmed by selected Executive Architect. The project will renovate the building with offices on the top two floors and clinic and office spaces on the ground floor. This project is not subject to OSHPD review.
For the full RFQ and other related materials email sidney@aiaeb.org
For more information: sidney@aiaeb.org
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Downtown Oakland: the 10K Report Card
Wednesday 5/30/07
Downtown Oakland--the 10K Report Card
Now that it has been about 8 years since former Mayor Jerry Brown put the 10K Housing Initiative forward – 10,000 new residents in downtown Oakland by encouraging 6,000 new market-rate housing units – it is time to look at the results and think about the possibilities to build from this initiative and continue the reinvigoration of downtown Oakland. The AIAEB Chapter and its Regional and Urban Design Forum are hosting a panel discussion to review and critique the results of the 10K initiative and talk about the future.
Moderated by SF Chronicle Columnist John King, this panel discussion will be a frank look at the 10K Housing Initiative begun by past-Mayor Jerry Brown. Panelists include Peter Waller, AIA of Pyatok Architects; Colland Jang, AIA past Oakland Planning Commissioner; Dan Parolek, AIA of Opticos Design; Kate O’Hara, Community Benefits Program Director, East Bay Alliance for Sustainable Economy; and Susan Friedland, Affordable Housing Associates.
Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: $10 chapter members; $20 non-chapter members. Cost includes program and dinner.
This meeting open to all. RSVP's are mandatory.
Click Here to Register
1 CES/LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator
Downtown Oakland--the 10K Report Card
Now that it has been about 8 years since former Mayor Jerry Brown put the 10K Housing Initiative forward – 10,000 new residents in downtown Oakland by encouraging 6,000 new market-rate housing units – it is time to look at the results and think about the possibilities to build from this initiative and continue the reinvigoration of downtown Oakland. The AIAEB Chapter and its Regional and Urban Design Forum are hosting a panel discussion to review and critique the results of the 10K initiative and talk about the future.
Moderated by SF Chronicle Columnist John King, this panel discussion will be a frank look at the 10K Housing Initiative begun by past-Mayor Jerry Brown. Panelists include Peter Waller, AIA of Pyatok Architects; Colland Jang, AIA past Oakland Planning Commissioner; Dan Parolek, AIA of Opticos Design; Kate O’Hara, Community Benefits Program Director, East Bay Alliance for Sustainable Economy; and Susan Friedland, Affordable Housing Associates.
Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: $10 chapter members; $20 non-chapter members. Cost includes program and dinner.
This meeting open to all. RSVP's are mandatory.
Click Here to Register
1 CES/LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator
Integrated Green Building Systems
From AIASF:
Integrated Green Building Systems (1.5 HSWs)
May 23, 2007
5:30 - 7:30 pm
AIA San Francisco
130 Sutter St, Suite 600
San Francisco
We are currently in an environment where we have many similar and sometimes competing definitions of what is "Green" and what constitutes energy efficiency. We will discuss how these various steps are related and how to fit them into an integrated process of planning, design and engineering, field, testing, and commissioning, to create buildings that perform not just on paper, but in the real world--specifically addressing the following: Title 24, LEED-h, Green Points, Energy Star Home, HVAC Design, Insulation, Building Envelope, Duct Leakage and Design, HERS Verification, Performance Testing, commissioning, local generation (PV, Thermal), and State and Federal rebates.
Presenter Matt Golden, Sustainable Spaces Founder and President
Prior to founding Sustainable Spaces, Matt worked as an Energy Consultant at Sun Power and Geothermal Energy helping homeowners and businesses develop solar power systems. Matt developed the concept for Sustainable Spaces to meet this market demand by providing a single full service resource and a brand homeowners can trust to help them improve the comfort.
For more information: AIA SF rsvp@aiasf.org
Integrated Green Building Systems (1.5 HSWs)
May 23, 2007
5:30 - 7:30 pm
AIA San Francisco
130 Sutter St, Suite 600
San Francisco
We are currently in an environment where we have many similar and sometimes competing definitions of what is "Green" and what constitutes energy efficiency. We will discuss how these various steps are related and how to fit them into an integrated process of planning, design and engineering, field, testing, and commissioning, to create buildings that perform not just on paper, but in the real world--specifically addressing the following: Title 24, LEED-h, Green Points, Energy Star Home, HVAC Design, Insulation, Building Envelope, Duct Leakage and Design, HERS Verification, Performance Testing, commissioning, local generation (PV, Thermal), and State and Federal rebates.
Presenter Matt Golden, Sustainable Spaces Founder and President
Prior to founding Sustainable Spaces, Matt worked as an Energy Consultant at Sun Power and Geothermal Energy helping homeowners and businesses develop solar power systems. Matt developed the concept for Sustainable Spaces to meet this market demand by providing a single full service resource and a brand homeowners can trust to help them improve the comfort.
For more information: AIA SF rsvp@aiasf.org
Change Conference--an Integrated Project Delivery Event
From AIA California Council:
The Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) "Change" Conference
will be held on June 25-26, 2007, at UCSF Mission Bay in San Francisco.
Whatever your definition of Integrated Practice or your understanding of Building Information Modeling, it is undeniable that there are forces at work that are changing the way the world gets built. How this affects those involved in design and construction, and those that occupy, use and are responsible for the operations of the built world is yet to be seen. However, changes are at work that are and will continue to challenge traditional and standard approaches to the design, construction and occupancy of buildings.
At this moment in time, join with a variety of talented, concerned and involved individuals who, as both participants and observers, have a stake and a say in shaping the shape of the world in which we live.
For more information: Click here to reserve your space.
The Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) "Change" Conference
will be held on June 25-26, 2007, at UCSF Mission Bay in San Francisco.
Whatever your definition of Integrated Practice or your understanding of Building Information Modeling, it is undeniable that there are forces at work that are changing the way the world gets built. How this affects those involved in design and construction, and those that occupy, use and are responsible for the operations of the built world is yet to be seen. However, changes are at work that are and will continue to challenge traditional and standard approaches to the design, construction and occupancy of buildings.
At this moment in time, join with a variety of talented, concerned and involved individuals who, as both participants and observers, have a stake and a say in shaping the shape of the world in which we live.
For more information: Click here to reserve your space.
Call for Submissions: Extreme Houses
My name is Joanne Azern and I work for a tv production company in New York City called KPI. We are currently producing a new 13 part series for HGTV called "Extreme Building" focusing on unique houses with extreme construction or engineering challenges. Each episode is 30 minutes long and will feature two houses per episode. We have already filmed about half of the series and are still looking for residences to complete the line-up. We have been profiling the work of some of the most pioneering, innovative and cutting edge architects in the country. Each house that is featured is unusual and unique not only in its design but also in its engineering and construction. So for example we have featured a house that rotates, another sculpted from steel, and one that is sandwiched between boulders.
I was wondering if you knew of any houses in California that may be good candidates for our series? The houses must be completed. The uniqueness may come from the site, design, shape, or materials used.
(Contact information deleted by request in 2009.)
I was wondering if you knew of any houses in California that may be good candidates for our series? The houses must be completed. The uniqueness may come from the site, design, shape, or materials used.
(Contact information deleted by request in 2009.)
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Lecture:Marwan Al-Sayed
AIA SF/SFMOMA Lecture Series
Marwan Al-Sayed, principal, Marwan Al-Sayed Architects Ltd.
May 17, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Phyllis Wattis Theater
Al-Sayed practiced architecture in New York City for more than a decade before establishing his own internationally recognized firm. Though he is based in Phoenix, his work reveals the influence of his extensive travels and includes current residential and luxury resort projects in Arizona, Dubai, New York, and Utah. Al-Sayed's projects have been featured in the Smithsonian Institution's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum; the Design Culture Now 2000 exhibition; and the Max Protetch Gallery in New York, as well as in leading architecture and cultural publications. A 2006 recipient of the Academy Award in Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, Al-Sayed comes to SFMOMA for a discussion of his ideas, inspirations, and practice.
$15 general; $10 AIA and SFMOMA members, students, and seniors.Please note: A $3 per-ticket processing fee will be applied to all non-SFMOMA Member tickets. A $0.30 processing fee will be applied to all SFMOMA Member tickets. Tickets are also available at the Museum with no surcharge.
For more information: www.sfmoma.org/tickets
Marwan Al-Sayed, principal, Marwan Al-Sayed Architects Ltd.
May 17, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Phyllis Wattis Theater
Al-Sayed practiced architecture in New York City for more than a decade before establishing his own internationally recognized firm. Though he is based in Phoenix, his work reveals the influence of his extensive travels and includes current residential and luxury resort projects in Arizona, Dubai, New York, and Utah. Al-Sayed's projects have been featured in the Smithsonian Institution's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum; the Design Culture Now 2000 exhibition; and the Max Protetch Gallery in New York, as well as in leading architecture and cultural publications. A 2006 recipient of the Academy Award in Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, Al-Sayed comes to SFMOMA for a discussion of his ideas, inspirations, and practice.
$15 general; $10 AIA and SFMOMA members, students, and seniors.Please note: A $3 per-ticket processing fee will be applied to all non-SFMOMA Member tickets. A $0.30 processing fee will be applied to all SFMOMA Member tickets. Tickets are also available at the Museum with no surcharge.
For more information: www.sfmoma.org/tickets
Thursday, May 10, 2007
How do You Save E-Catalogs?
We've just had a call from an 8-person firm that's enjoying the green switch from vendor's printed catalogs to e-catalogs. The only problem? They take up a lot of storage space on the server!
How does your firm file and save e-catalogs? Do you have a seperate server? Is your server "big enough"? Do you burn the catalogs to re-writable CD-Roms and store them via CSI classifications?
Post your answer through the comments link (below) or email it to sidney@aiaeb.org .
How does your firm file and save e-catalogs? Do you have a seperate server? Is your server "big enough"? Do you burn the catalogs to re-writable CD-Roms and store them via CSI classifications?
Post your answer through the comments link (below) or email it to sidney@aiaeb.org .
Design Competition
From Bill Liskam, FAIA:
"Here's a competition to select an architect for an $80 million civic center that your Chapter
members may find of interest. The deadline for SOQs is May 31st."
For more information: http://www.lake-elsinore.org/designcompetition.asp
"Here's a competition to select an architect for an $80 million civic center that your Chapter
members may find of interest. The deadline for SOQs is May 31st."
For more information: http://www.lake-elsinore.org/designcompetition.asp
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Henry Siegel and Green by Design
Current TV, a global television network that enables viewers to create and influence what airs on television, produced an 8-minute segment, titled "Green by Design," about the AIA Committee on the Environment Top Ten Green Projects.
The program featured this year’s award recipients, with a narration by AIA/COTE Vice Chair (and AIA East Bay member) Henry Siegel, FAIA.
Check out the clip at http://www.current.tv/pods/casa/PD06036 .
The program featured this year’s award recipients, with a narration by AIA/COTE Vice Chair (and AIA East Bay member) Henry Siegel, FAIA.
Check out the clip at http://www.current.tv/pods/casa/PD06036 .
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Green Developer Speaker Series
Green Developer Speaker Series – Swinerton Builders
PG&E Pacific Energy Center, San Francisco
May 16th, 6 - 8 PM
Presented by the Presidio School of Management and the Haas School of Business: Learn from professionals as they discuss the nitty-gritty of taking green building from concept to reality. In this seminar, Corporate Sustainability Manager Grant French will discuss how his firm is helping clients turn cutting edge green design specifications into actual structures. In particular he will discuss the integrated design process and project management, as well as share some lessons learned from past projects. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Please RSVP to shanks@haas.berkeley.edu no later than Wednesday, May 15.
Fom more information: shanks@haas.berkeley.edu
PG&E Pacific Energy Center, San Francisco
May 16th, 6 - 8 PM
Presented by the Presidio School of Management and the Haas School of Business: Learn from professionals as they discuss the nitty-gritty of taking green building from concept to reality. In this seminar, Corporate Sustainability Manager Grant French will discuss how his firm is helping clients turn cutting edge green design specifications into actual structures. In particular he will discuss the integrated design process and project management, as well as share some lessons learned from past projects. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Please RSVP to shanks@haas.berkeley.edu no later than Wednesday, May 15.
Fom more information: shanks@haas.berkeley.edu
Green Home Tour
From Build It Green:
Green Home Tour
Showcasing green homes throughout the Bay Area
Guidebooks for North Bay Tour on Sale Now: Build It Green returns to the North Bay to offer the second Green Home Tour in Marin and Sonoma Counties on Sunday, May 20, 2007. This innovative self-guided tour will showcase 15 green homes throughout the two counties from 10am – 5pm. Guidebooks are now available online or at local retail locations. Click here for more tour information.
Volunteer application deadline extended to May 7th: We are still looking for volunteers. You'll get free admission to the tour, a t-shirt and other goodies. To volunteer for the North Bay tour, click here.
Seeking Green Homes for the Fall San Francisco Tour: Build It Green is seeking new and remodeled green showcase homes for the first Build It Green Home Tour in San Francisco to be held on September 23, 2007. If you have participated in the construction or retrofit of a green residence in San Francisco, we encourage you to submit an application.
Green Home Tour
Showcasing green homes throughout the Bay Area
Guidebooks for North Bay Tour on Sale Now: Build It Green returns to the North Bay to offer the second Green Home Tour in Marin and Sonoma Counties on Sunday, May 20, 2007. This innovative self-guided tour will showcase 15 green homes throughout the two counties from 10am – 5pm. Guidebooks are now available online or at local retail locations. Click here for more tour information.
Volunteer application deadline extended to May 7th: We are still looking for volunteers. You'll get free admission to the tour, a t-shirt and other goodies. To volunteer for the North Bay tour, click here.
Seeking Green Homes for the Fall San Francisco Tour: Build It Green is seeking new and remodeled green showcase homes for the first Build It Green Home Tour in San Francisco to be held on September 23, 2007. If you have participated in the construction or retrofit of a green residence in San Francisco, we encourage you to submit an application.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Gallery Reception: Historic Preservation in the East Bay
5/09/07
Gallery Reception: Historic Preservation in the East Bay
In honor of Historic Preservation Month, the AIA East Bay exhibits architectural & landscape projects that exemplify preservation in our region. Includes works by ELS Architecture & Urban Design, murakami/Nelson, PGAdesign, Pyatok Architects, and Starkweather Bondy Architecture.
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
For more information: Kellie Hewlett 510/464-3600
Gallery Reception: Historic Preservation in the East Bay
In honor of Historic Preservation Month, the AIA East Bay exhibits architectural & landscape projects that exemplify preservation in our region. Includes works by ELS Architecture & Urban Design, murakami/Nelson, PGAdesign, Pyatok Architects, and Starkweather Bondy Architecture.
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
For more information: Kellie Hewlett 510/464-3600
Tour the Sosa Granite & Marble Factory
5/09/07
Factory Tour: Sosa Granite & Marble
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to tour Sosa Granite's new 53,000 square foot facility. Here is your chance to learn about the fabrication process and the importance it plays in projects finish look.
Time: 10:00am
Location: 526 Commerce Way, Livermore
Contact Person: Kellie Hewlett
Cost: None.
Lunch will be provided at the end of the tour. RSVPs are Mandatory.
Space is limited; this tour open to all.
1 CES/LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett 510/464-3600
Factory Tour: Sosa Granite & Marble
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to tour Sosa Granite's new 53,000 square foot facility. Here is your chance to learn about the fabrication process and the importance it plays in projects finish look.
Time: 10:00am
Location: 526 Commerce Way, Livermore
Contact Person: Kellie Hewlett
Cost: None.
Lunch will be provided at the end of the tour. RSVPs are Mandatory.
Space is limited; this tour open to all.
1 CES/LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett 510/464-3600
Comment on MTC's Draft Public Participation Plan
From the Metropolitan Transit Commission:
MTC is releasing its Draft Public Participation Plan for comment. Newly adopted federal legislation requires metropolitan planning organizations such as MTC to adopt such a plan to provide the public with opportunities to be involved in the transportation planning process. As a result, we embarked on a four-month evaluation of our current public participation practices by requesting input from the public on how to best engage them in our transportation planning process. We conducted a Web survey and consulted with staff of numerous public agencies. In addition, we conducted focus groups with a range of interests, including:
-Representatives from MTC’s three advisory committees
-Peer Panel with public information officers from a range of local, state, regional and federal transportation and environmental protection agencies
-Participants in a support group for low-income single parents attending college -Leaders of bicycle and pedestrian groups -transit union representatives -private transportation providers
The results of our efforts are incorporated into the Draft Public Participation Plan, which is available on MTC's Web site:
http://www.mtc.ca.gov/get_involved/participation_plan.htm
Draft Public Participation Plan Schedule:
Key dates leading up to adoption of the MTC Public Participation Plan are shown below.
May 4, 2007: Release of Draft Public Participation Plan for 45-day public comment period
June 8, 2007: Public hearing during MTC's Legislation Committee
June 20, 2007: 4 p.m., close of public comment period for Draft Public Participation Plan
July 13, 2007: Response to public comments on plan and final review of draft plan by Legislation Committee and referral to full Commission
July 25, 2007: Commission action on final MTC Public Participation Plan
How to Comment:
We welcome your comments online at the above link, or send us your comments by replying to this email (info@mtc.ca.gov), or by U.S. mail to: MTC Public Information, 101 Eighth St., Oakland, CA 94607. You may also wish to attend the June 8 public hearing, which will take place as part of MTC's Legislation Committee, slated for 10 a.m. or following MTC's Planning and Operations committees, whichever occurs later.
Alternate Formats:
If you would like a printed copy of the draft document, or if you prefer an electronic copy in an alternate format, please call MTC's Library at 510.817.5836. We will be translating this document into Spanish and Chinese, as well as other languages upon request, and will make them available soon on MTC's Web site.
MTC is releasing its Draft Public Participation Plan for comment. Newly adopted federal legislation requires metropolitan planning organizations such as MTC to adopt such a plan to provide the public with opportunities to be involved in the transportation planning process. As a result, we embarked on a four-month evaluation of our current public participation practices by requesting input from the public on how to best engage them in our transportation planning process. We conducted a Web survey and consulted with staff of numerous public agencies. In addition, we conducted focus groups with a range of interests, including:
-Representatives from MTC’s three advisory committees
-Peer Panel with public information officers from a range of local, state, regional and federal transportation and environmental protection agencies
-Participants in a support group for low-income single parents attending college -Leaders of bicycle and pedestrian groups -transit union representatives -private transportation providers
The results of our efforts are incorporated into the Draft Public Participation Plan, which is available on MTC's Web site:
http://www.mtc.ca.gov/get_involved/participation_plan.htm
Draft Public Participation Plan Schedule:
Key dates leading up to adoption of the MTC Public Participation Plan are shown below.
May 4, 2007: Release of Draft Public Participation Plan for 45-day public comment period
June 8, 2007: Public hearing during MTC's Legislation Committee
June 20, 2007: 4 p.m., close of public comment period for Draft Public Participation Plan
July 13, 2007: Response to public comments on plan and final review of draft plan by Legislation Committee and referral to full Commission
July 25, 2007: Commission action on final MTC Public Participation Plan
How to Comment:
We welcome your comments online at the above link, or send us your comments by replying to this email (info@mtc.ca.gov), or by U.S. mail to: MTC Public Information, 101 Eighth St., Oakland, CA 94607. You may also wish to attend the June 8 public hearing, which will take place as part of MTC's Legislation Committee, slated for 10 a.m. or following MTC's Planning and Operations committees, whichever occurs later.
Alternate Formats:
If you would like a printed copy of the draft document, or if you prefer an electronic copy in an alternate format, please call MTC's Library at 510.817.5836. We will be translating this document into Spanish and Chinese, as well as other languages upon request, and will make them available soon on MTC's Web site.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
VectorWorks User Group Meeting
From Larry Mortimer, AIA:
Just a reminder,
the next meeting of the Northern California VectorWorks User Group (NCVWUG) will be on:
Tuesday May 8th at 7:00 pm
AIA East Bay Office
The State of CA Building Near City Hall
1405 Clay St Oakland
Corner of 14th & Clay, South East Corner
Look for East Bay AIA sign
(12th Street/City Center BART Station)
The presentation at this meeting will be:
Quick and Easy 3D, by Peter Xiques
NCVWUG meets at AIA East Bay on the second tuesday of every other month.
For more information: lmort@kmort.com
Just a reminder,
the next meeting of the Northern California VectorWorks User Group (NCVWUG) will be on:
Tuesday May 8th at 7:00 pm
AIA East Bay Office
The State of CA Building Near City Hall
1405 Clay St Oakland
Corner of 14th & Clay, South East Corner
Look for East Bay AIA sign
(12th Street/City Center BART Station)
The presentation at this meeting will be:
Quick and Easy 3D, by Peter Xiques
NCVWUG meets at AIA East Bay on the second tuesday of every other month.
For more information: lmort@kmort.com
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Small Firm Forum: Tour of New Home in Contra Costa Wilds
AIA-East Bay Small Firm Forum -
Thursday, 5/01/07
noon - 1:30 pm
Energy Efficient Home in the Country: Architect's Tour.
Pam Seifert will show us her new home, which was designed by Pam and engineered and built by her husband, Steve Harvey: "Our home is three stories and has an elevator, has an 8 kw photovoltaic system as well as
solar hot water and uses no fossil fuels except what we burn in our vehicles. We are on a well and septic. I have a convenient kitchen garden right outside my kitchen door and my poultry live adjacent to it.
Two of my horses live here with us so far, and my third one will be coming fairly soon (as soon as my husband grades a riding arena for us.) This is really 'the country' out here."
Location: 100 Rancho de Maria, Martinez
Directions:
"To drive here from Oakland: come out highway 24 east through the Caldecott Tunnel. Take the main Orinda exit. Upon exiting, turn left at the stoplight, Proceed on Camino Pablo toward Richmond and El Sobrante.
Continue through Orinda. Turn right at the stoplight onto Bear Creek Road, Proceed on Bear Creek for about 9 miles until you come to a top sign at Alhambra Valley Road. There will be a small vineyard on the far right
corner. Proceed through the stop sign. At that point the road name changes to Pereira. Proceed on Pereira. When the sign says,"Private Road", keep coming. Look for a large, old wood barn on the right. Just after it, turn left onto Rancho de Maria. We are the first driveway on the left with a black iron gate. You can park down on the street and walk up to the house, or drive up and park near the house. I suggest carpooling."
If you want to come on BART, please let Pam know ahead what time you will arrive there and we will pick you up there [her email address is pamseifert@aol.com.]
Bring: Your lunch and a drink. Non-AIA Members, please also bring $3.00 for the Forum's kitty (or $36.00 for an annual SFF membership).
Questions? Call or email Joe or Kaaren Spitzley, 510-841-2185, joeandkaaren@spitzley.com.
Lost? Call Joe on his cell phone, 510-220-5766.
Thursday, 5/01/07
noon - 1:30 pm
Energy Efficient Home in the Country: Architect's Tour.
Pam Seifert will show us her new home, which was designed by Pam and engineered and built by her husband, Steve Harvey: "Our home is three stories and has an elevator, has an 8 kw photovoltaic system as well as
solar hot water and uses no fossil fuels except what we burn in our vehicles. We are on a well and septic. I have a convenient kitchen garden right outside my kitchen door and my poultry live adjacent to it.
Two of my horses live here with us so far, and my third one will be coming fairly soon (as soon as my husband grades a riding arena for us.) This is really 'the country' out here."
Location: 100 Rancho de Maria, Martinez
Directions:
"To drive here from Oakland: come out highway 24 east through the Caldecott Tunnel. Take the main Orinda exit. Upon exiting, turn left at the stoplight, Proceed on Camino Pablo toward Richmond and El Sobrante.
Continue through Orinda. Turn right at the stoplight onto Bear Creek Road, Proceed on Bear Creek for about 9 miles until you come to a top sign at Alhambra Valley Road. There will be a small vineyard on the far right
corner. Proceed through the stop sign. At that point the road name changes to Pereira. Proceed on Pereira. When the sign says,"Private Road", keep coming. Look for a large, old wood barn on the right. Just after it, turn left onto Rancho de Maria. We are the first driveway on the left with a black iron gate. You can park down on the street and walk up to the house, or drive up and park near the house. I suggest carpooling."
If you want to come on BART, please let Pam know ahead what time you will arrive there and we will pick you up there [her email address is pamseifert@aol.com.]
Bring: Your lunch and a drink. Non-AIA Members, please also bring $3.00 for the Forum's kitty (or $36.00 for an annual SFF membership).
Questions? Call or email Joe or Kaaren Spitzley, 510-841-2185, joeandkaaren@spitzley.com.
Lost? Call Joe on his cell phone, 510-220-5766.
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