Let's talk about...parking

Founded in 2013, Design Talks Institute (d.talks) is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing thinking and dialogue around architecture, art and design within the urban environment. Through exhibitions, workshops, seminars, and conferences, the organization facilitates wide-ranging discussions that cover a range of contemporary issues on spatial form, distilling how these relate at the local level. Curiosity and a desire to find common ground through compelling inquiry propel and sustain the organization. At d.talks, a question is always as important as an answer.

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“Thinking about parking seems to take place in the reptilian cortex, the most primitive part of the brain responsible for making snap judgments about flight-or-flight issues, such as how to avoid being eaten. The reptilian cortex is said to govern instinctive behavior involved in aggression, territoriality, and ritual display—all important issues in parking.” —Donald Shoup (2018)
Parking is a complex topic, but it’s something we ponder...often.  We think of parking as a “quantity” in relation to a place. But what urban and design factors influence our desire for parking and how? 
Join us as we take a second look at parking: how we store, and where, and why. We're curious to understand why we've become so attached to parking, and to peek into the future of what parking might look like as transportation technologies evolve over time.
Hear: 
Aaron Betsky / School of Architecture at Taliesin (moderator) Alkarim Devani / RNDSQR Reachel Knight / Calgary Parking Authority Judy MacDougall / Kasian Thom Mahler / The City of Calgary Ali McMillan / Bridgeland Community Association 
 
 
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What should I know about the space?
This event takes place in a parkade. It is fully-accessible but may be subject to climate conditions that are warmer than a normal office-conditioned building. Please dress casually. And prepare for a nice adventure.
Is the space accessible by public transit?
Yes. You can access the Centennial Parcade from both the Red and Blue LRT lines. The stops are: EB 6th Street SW LRT and in the opposite direction: WB 4th Street SW. Walk south a block and look for brick arched parcade building. Enter on the Southwest corner, take the elevator to the 6th floor.

CPA Lot 54 Centennial Parkade (9 Ave)

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