Young Professionals - Leading the Change

Mental Speed Bumps - David Engwicht

Event Details

Time: July 11, 2009 from 1:30pm to 3pm
Location: Grey Lynn Community Centre
Street: 510 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn
City/Town: Auckland
Website or Map: http://www.greylynn2030.co....
Event Type: grey, lynn, 2030, special, meeting
Organized By: Suzanne Kendrick
Latest Activity: Jul 8

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Event Description

Grey Lynn 2030 are very fortunate to have David, the author of "Mental Speed Bumps" coming to speak to our community.

Some of you will already have heard about the phenomenal David Engwicht, considered one of the world’s most innovative thinkers about cities, traffic, urban design, community development and place making. David is widely thought of as one of the founding advocates of alternative ways to calm traffic and widely known as the inventor of the Walking School Bus, which has been adopted worldwide.

Most recently, David has been focussing on the psychology of placemaking – fusing urban psychology with urban design. Back home in Australia he is working as Placemaker in a small rural city putting his ground-breaking approach into practice, transforming a run-down, neglected main street into a lively and exciting heart of the city.David will be taking a special look at Grey Lynn and ideas for our community.

If you are interested in attending it is essential to RSVP by Thursday 10 July as spaces are limited.

Please send an email to Pippa Coom greylynn2030@gmail.com with Attendance at David E in the subject.

Entry is by koha to cover the cost of room hire