NewWest.Net Launches 2nd Annual Designing the New West Conference

April 16-17 in Bozeman

By Jonathan Weber , 2-12-09

NewWest.Net is delighted to announce an outstanding speaker line-up for Designing the New West, Architecture and Landscape in the Mountain West, to be held April 16-17 at the Gallatin Gateway Inn near Bozeman. This unique two-day event, produced in cooperation with the Sonoran Institute, brings together leading architects, developers, planners, policy-makers and many others for in-depth conversation about design trends in the region, with a special focus on understanding how place-inspired design can help us shape the Mountain West in the most positive possible ways.

This year’s highlights include:

• Dr. Arthur C. Nelson, FAICP, Director of Metropolitan Research from the University of Utah, who will share a new perspective on mega-trends of the Northern Rockies and what can position us for a prosperous future.

• Presentations from Roger Lang, owner of the Sun Ranch and founder of the Sun Ranch Institute, and Kat Vlahos of the University of Colorado on new approaches to ranchland conservation and development.

• A showcase of innovative land design and architecture projects from Robert Hull of Miller/Hull, Alan Mashkin of Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects, and Boulder architect Michael Tavel.

• Three in-depth design charettes led by top architects that will include site visits and hands-on information and applied drafting.

• Lively networking with some of the top design and development professionals from around the region.

For a full list of speakers, registration, and further information, visit www.newwest.net/design.

In addition to the Sonoran Institute, sponsors for this year’s event include Wantoluk Design, Maverick Group, Plan One Architects, Clear Sky Climate Solutions, Montana Public Radio, and SunValleyOnline.

This event was sold out last year, and space is limited for the design charrettes, so sign up now! Discount early bird registration ends on March 2.

Designing the New West is an approved provider for the American Institute of Architects continuing education program, and continuing education credit is also available for certified planners, real estate agents, and engineers.

Check out www.newwest.net/design for more information, or call 406-829-1725. We look forward to seeing you in April at the Gallatin Gateway Inn!

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Comments

By Bill Croke, 2-15-09

Mr. Weber:"...shape the Mountain West in the most positive possible ways" for rich liberals and smart growth wonks who want to make our lives miserable. Please read Thomas Sowell on what's going on related to this in places such as the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Oregon, etc.. Cheers, B.C. PS--How are you doing on the Stimulus? Are you getting any of it to finance this nonsense?

By Jonathan Weber, 2-16-09

Bill, I guess you didn't look at the program too carefully. Anyway one can always choose to be angry about things you don't like rather than engaging in a conversation and perhaps moving things in a direction you like better. And no, sadly, no stimulus for New West, we're just working very hard to make payroll and pay our taxes and hopefully contribute to the community. Most people think economic activity and decent jobs are a good thing!

By Bill Croke, 2-16-09

Jonathan, What would you do without me? I'm the only guy offering a contrary position --however pithy-- to your delusions. You'd be bored for lack of comment. I see no other comment. I guess everybody agrees with everybody else up there in the Missoula bubble. You should invite me to G.G. for your next seminar. The G.G. Inn is a wonderful place. John Baden has had me up four times to FREE seminars over the years. Always fun. How's your grub? How's your Honorarium? Ha!!!! Do have an amusing time. Cheers, as usual, and best to Bob Struckman and Jill Kuraitis. Two people who will have great careers someday when they grow up. Your pen pal, Bill.

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