Poor land use patterns have negative effects on public health, but new planning proposals could lead to smarter growth ideas. The American Institute of Architects, East Bay is holding a panel discussion on this vital topic.

Topics will include land use patterns and their effect on the demographics of neighborhoods, senate bill 375 and how anti-sprawl can help create healthy communities.

Panelists include:
• Moderator: Robert Shurell, AIA, Project Manager for Stantec
• Sandra Witt, Alameda County’s division director of Public Health
• Chris Bazar, Alameda County Planning

This free event is open to the public; all are welcome to attend.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
6:00pm – 7:30pm

WHERE: AIA East Bay
1405 Clay Street, Oakland—12th Street/City Center BART exit

NOTE: If you want more information about Build/Plan Healthy Communities, please call 510/464-3600.