Alternative Commutes = Active Communities

A Bike Ride, Happy Hour, and Discussion on Urban Design for Health and Wellness

In this special Committee on the Environment (COTE) event to start the year, guest speakers will share knowledge about the health and wellness of alternative transportation within the urban environment. In addition, a portion of the discussion will examine evidence-based design interventions and site selection criteria for active communities as it relates to the WELL Building Standard.

In spirit of the event, we encourage attendees to explore a different method of transportation to the event other than driving alone. A group bike ride will precede the event! We hope you will ride with us. 

Speakers:

• Mark Hartman, Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Phoenix
• Josie Kohlan, Director of Sustainability at Goodmans
• Christian Poppell, Gensler

Event Schedule:

The Full Ride is from Okland’s office to Architekton’s office. 4.5 miles, approx. 25 minute ride

The Half Ride is meeting the group at Tempe Lake Marina to Architekton’s office. 2.0 miles, approx. 10 min.

4:15pm Meet up at Okland’s office (1700 N McClintock Dr, Tempe)

4:25pm Leave Okland

4:45pm Arrive at the Half Ride point (Tempe Lake Marina)Meet at Tempe Lake Marina at 4:30pm.

5:00pm Arrive at Architekton’s office for Happy Hour.

5:45 – 7:00pm Speakers

7:00pm A group will leave to ride the same route back

The event is $10 to attend for all AIA members (Architect, Associate, and Allied). Non-members can attend for $20.