ULI Charlotte: CoffeeTalk - CLT Insights: Parks and Recreation

When

2023-04-27
2023-04-27T08:00:00 - 2023-04-27T09:30:00
America/New_York

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    Where

    The Land Use Environmental Services Agency County Building (The Pine Room) 2145 Suttle Ave Charlotte, NC 28208 United States

    Pricing

    Standard Pricing Until April 18 Members Non-Members
    All Types $30.00 N/A
    Pricing
    All Types $40.00 N/A

    Understand Charlotte’s growing affinity to open space, trails, and nature preserves, and why they are essential to local economic development and a healthy lifestyle for our community. Hear highlights from the new Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Master Plan and what does it mean for our community and future development?  

    Member only event. Coffee will be provided.   

    Speakers

    Speaker

    Beth Poovey

    LandDesign

    Beth is a Principal specializing in greenways, parks, and open space, and is an advocate for public and private investment in attainable green infrastructure. She believes the open space experience should begin the moment you step outside with a network of multi-modal streetscapes, neighborhood parks, and recreational amenities all within walking, biking, or e-scootering distance. Combining her background in sociology and landscape architecture, Beth strives to capture the spirit of a community to influence the vision for an authentic open space experience that aligns with the local goals and values. Public open space is her thing—parks, trails, streetscapes, pedestrians, bikes, and even trikes.

    Speaker

    Rachel Krenz

    Vice President of Development - Carolinas, RAM Realty Advisors

    Rachel Russell Krenz is responsible for managing and executing development opportunities in the Carolinas for Ram Realty Advisors. Ms. Krenz has a Masters in City & Regional Planning degree from the University of North Carolina with a specialization in real estate development and design. Her education also includes an undergraduate degree from Sewanee: The University of the South, a graduate- level Certificate in Historic Preservation from Goucher College, and real estate-focused coursework at Kenan-Flagler Business School. Ms. Krenz’s professional background in place- making includes her work at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and as Vice President of Real Estate Development for Grubb Properties and Milhaus. She is an active member of Urban Land Institute, the Founding Board Chair of Montford Park Partners, and has served as a member/volunteer for several historical and community organizations.

    Speaker

    Bert Lynn

    Capital Planning Division Director, Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation Department

    Bert is the Capital Planning Division Director for the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department. The Capital Planning Division ensures that the recreation facility needs of the residents of Mecklenburg County are met and oversees the development of the Department’s Master Plan, which guides facility improvement, expansion, and construction. In addition, the Division is responsible for the planning, community involvement, design, and construction of the recommended park and recreation facilities. During Bert’s professional career, he has worked on a diverse range of projects, which include downtown revitalization, parks and recreation planning, greenway design and construction and community development. Bert holds a Certificate of Registration from the NC Board of Landscape Architects and a LEED AP.

    Speaker

    David Malcolm

    Vice-President, Planning & Design, McAdams

    David has over 25 years of experience in planning and design, serving clients across the Southeast in both the public and private markets. He leads the planning and design service line for McAdams, providing leadership for Directors and staff as well as strategic growth initiatives for the firm. He promotes a collaborative design approach to all projects and excels in leading multidisciplinary teams. David believes that through the design process, our team partners with the client to help bring their vision to life; but more, importantly, that the places we have created together will positively affect the people who experience them.

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