Southern California Planning Congress: The Future of Union Station

“The Future of Union Station:

Who’s on Board and Where Are They Going?”

 

For decades during the 20th Century, with millions of people traveling westward, Union Station was destined to become a launching pad for the American dream. As one of the most beautiful public buildings in Los Angeles and a local, state, and national historic treasure, Union Station has played a special role in fulfilling LA’s function as a metropolitan beacon for
California, one of the world’s largest economies.
Please join us to hear from one of the state’s leading authorities in urban redevelopment
about the re-visioning of Union Station through a forthcoming master plan being prepared by
the Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (METRO).

Union Station - Interior

Guest Speaker: Calvin Hollis, Executive Officer, Countywide Planning & Development,
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Event date and venue

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Meet and Greet at 6:30 p.m., Dinner at 7:00 p.m.

Taix French Restaurant
1911 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Registration and contact

Cost: $35 general public, $25 for students
Register and payment is via our website: www.socalplanningcongress.org,
by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4th

No refunds or credits will be provided after registration closes.
On-site registration (via check only) is an additional $10 and is not guaranteed.

For further information contact Bob Fazio at  (626) 765-4036 or at rjfazio@mac.com.

This event is eligible for 1.5 hours of AICP Certificate Maintenance Self-Reporting Credit

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