We all use public space every day. It’s where we walk to work, ride our bike or walk the dog, enjoy lunch at a sidewalk café, or sit on a bench to enjoy the nice weather. Almost every new development in the District has the potential to impact the physical form or use of this tremendous public asset. The District’s public space regulations reinforce several big ideas that make public space one of the most important elements that give our city its park-like character and image. It sets Washington, DC, apart from other urban municipalities.

Please join us at Casey Trees as we learn from Chris Shaheen from DC Office of Planning about the history of our public space, the big ideas its regulations are designed reinforce, how its evolution over the past 200 years has defined the District, and what we can do to ensure that our traditions for using public space continue into the 21st century.

Instructors:

Chris Shaheen

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