the Austin Chapter of SMPS hosted a panel discussion on Tuesday March 11th on the dynamic Austin Skyline.
With the City of Austin's emphasis on downtown redevelopment, Downtown Austin has seen tremendous changes during the recent years. With the continuing presence of cranes in Austin's skyline, we can be sure to expect more change.
The panel that discussed the opportunities and challenges facing Downtown through the framework of the Phase One of Downtown Austin Plan and weighed in on what this means for the A/E/C community and the future of Phase 2 for the city of Austin's Downtown Plan.
The panel included: Speaker, Jana McCann, Architect, Urban Designer and Principal of ROMA Design Group; Speaker, Michael Knox, City of Austin, Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office; Speaker, Taylor Andrews of Andrews Urban; Moderator, Duane Hutson, AICP, Planning Department Manager, Doucet & Associates, Inc.