Making the suburbs better... (but we can still learn from their workshops)

From the Coalition for Smarter Growth:

Tysons Transformed: Design and Transportation Essentials for a Vibrant Community
A Presentation and Discussion with:

Michael Foster, FAIA, MTFA Architecture, and John Thomas, PhD, Transportation Expert, EPA’s Development, Community & Environment Division

Tuesday, June 26
6:30pm Refreshments, 7:00pm Program
George Mason High School *
7124 Leesburg Pike (Route 7)Falls Church , VA
(West Falls Church Metro Station)

With the right design and transportation plan, Tysons Corner will integrate Metrorail and new growth to become a truly great place. Fairfax County ’s current re-design process is essential for Metrorail to succeed, for offering alternatives to driving in traffic, and for focusing development while saving open space. With your help, Tysons Corner has the potential to become a national model for how to fix traffic-choked “edge cities.”

You have another chance to be a part of the exciting public process when Fairfax Supervisors and top-of-the-line consultant PB Placemaking hold their second round of public input workshops in mid-July. The workshops are a great opportunity to speak up for the features you want in a new Tysons Corner.

Our forum is designed to help you participate effectively in those workshops. Mr. Foster and Mr. Thomas will discuss the necessary components to ensure that Tysons becomes a great place to live, work and play. Join us to learn the essentials of transportation and design, and to ask the experts your questions during the extended Q & A period.

RSVP requested. This event is free of charge.

*Location Details
Drivers: Go to George Mason HS Entrance #27, which is off Haycock Rd. just across from the Giant.
Metro Riders: Volunteers will be at the Metro to help direct you to the school.