He will be speaking for free in Toronto at the Design Exchange on June 3. Here are some details:<\/p>\n
Public Spaces & Public Life for the 21st century<\/strong>
\nA Discussion with Danish Architect Jan Gehl<\/strong>
\nDate: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
\nTime: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
\nLocation: Design Exchange
\n234 Bay Street, Toronto
\nFree admission to all<\/p>\nA presentation and discussion of Jan Gehl’s work and research in the area of public space design — from the revitalization of some of the world’s most important urban streets to waterfront redevelopment. Mr. Gehl will discuss his criteria for creating good ublic spaces using lessons from his recent work in places such as ew York, San Francisco, and Melbourne.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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