From Asphalt to Opportunity: Transforming Communities through Parking Policy Reform
Date and Time
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
7:30 AM - 1:45 PM EST
Registration: Doors Opens at 7:30 AM
Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Strong Towns Keynote: 8:45 AM
Educational Sessions: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch: 12:00 AM
Midday Keynote: 12:30 PM
Event Conclusion: 1:45 PM
Location
Penn State Great Valley
Musser Auditorium
30 E. Swedesford Rd.
Directions to Penn State Great Valley | Penn State Great Valley
Malvern, PA 19355
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Member Summit Registration: $155
Non-Member Summit Registration: $180
Breakfast & Morning Keynote Registration: $50
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Description
On November 20, TMACC will host a half-day Parking Reform Summit at Penn State Great Valley, bringing together experts to tackle one of the most pressing urban planning issues of our time—reducing parking minimums. This half-day summit will delve into the economic and environmental benefits of smarter parking policies and explore real solutions for both urban and suburban areas. Industry leaders will cover key topics such as zoning reform, Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies, and SMART parking technologies. As organizations like Transportation for America and Strong Towns highlight, communities that embrace parking reform can reduce development costs, make better use of land, and build more livable, walkable neighborhoods. Whether you're a planner, developer, municipal leader, or commercial real estate broker, this is your chance to learn from successful case studies and position your community for the future. Let's rethink parking and unlock the potential for more vibrant, sustainable growth.
Keynote Speaker:
TMACC is honored to announce Edward Erfurt of Strong Towns as the Breakfast Keynote speaker to kick off the Parking Reform Summit. As a leader in community-based development and placemaking, Edward will set the stage for a day focused on forward-thinking Parking Reform and its potential for community growth. His keynote will inspire us to rethink our approaches to infrastructure and land use, reinforcing the critical connection between policy and vibrant, thriving communities.Edward Erfurt, Director of Community Action at Strong Towns, brings over 20 years of experience as a trained architect and urban designer, with a focus on creating places that reflect and enhance community identity. With a wealth of experience in both public and private sectors, Edward has led the design and implementation of development projects that support economic resilience and honor local character. His philosophy centers on community-driven planning that values diverse perspectives, equity, and the principles of traditional town planning, all contributing to sustainable, meaningful growth.
Strong Towns is a national movement committed to reshaping communities by promoting financially sound and resilient development practices. Through a focus on grassroots solutions and sustainable growth models, Strong Towns empowers local leaders to create lasting, adaptable spaces. Edward’s work with Strong Towns exemplifies these values, helping towns and cities across America embrace growth strategies that are both practical and rooted in community needs.
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