Date: Sep 30 , 2009
Time: 1:30am – 3:00pm
Location: SCI-Arc , Los Angelis, California
The discussion included a comparison of urban development in Mumbai and Los Angeles, focusing on the re-densification of sprawling cities, the challenges of implementing mass transit in established urban zones, and the effects of megacities on climate change. Panelists included Sam Lubell from Architects News Paper ;Prathima Manohar , Founder , The Urban Vision; Hsinming Fung, AIA, principal of Hodgetts + Fung Design and Architecture, The director of graduate programs at SCI-Arc ; David Bergman , Cultural Studies Faculty ,Sci-arc ;Peter Zellner,Sci-Arc ; and Josh Williams, Planner, City of Culver City .