A Series of Civic Forums Presented by the Rice Design Alliance
Brown Auditorium
MFAH
The public realm is a constantly shifting concept that once included fields and rivers, wildlife and plants. Today we think of it mostly in terms of the built places and networks in which we conduct our daily lives, hopefully in safety, with convenience, and with some comfort. Its influence on our quality of life is enormous, and because it is public, it is the place where individuals and communities can have the greatest affect on the quality of life.
So where is the public realm? What are its boundaries and how are those decided? Who is responsible for its integrity and maintenance? These civic forums will explore change in our complex human habitat, and the places and people that are involved.
Panelists:
Jim Blackburn
Attorney; Adjunct Professor of Environmental Law, Environmental Sciences and Engineering Department, Rice University
Kevin Shanley
President SWA Group; past president of the Bayou Preservation Association
