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Join us for a walking tour of the historic City of Alexandria and learn about the importance design plays in the historic architecture, and streetscapes. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the role of clay brick in community character.
DETAILS
Location:
The Lyceum
201 South Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-838-4994
Date:
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time:
8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Credits:
3 CM credits
Register:
www.gobrick.com/PlannerEvent
AGENDA
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
Attendees pick up their badge and have breakfast.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The Role of Brick Paving Systems in Creating Streetscapes
Brandie Schaeffer LEEP AP, Brick Industry Association
From plazas to sidewalks and other pedestrian venues, this seminar will educate attendees about the function and benefits of brick paving systems. Learn why clay pavers are considered desirable by communities, how they fit in with the Complete Streets Act, and why the clay pavers' life cycle can be an economic benefit. The importance of proper installation and maintenance will also be covered. The seminar will end with a short discussion on the different aspects of brick in historic structures - such as shapes, arches, bond patterns, and jointing techniques - that will be seen later in the Walking Tour.
10:30 AM - Noon
Walking Tour Through Historic City of Alexandria
Tour Guides: Office of the City Architect and Board of Architectural Review
As we set out on foot through the streets of Alexandria, attendees will learn about the role and importance of clay brick in the development of the City as examples are highlighted by our guides. Topics to be covered include historic architecture and preservation, creating streetscapes, the importance of design, how design regulations impact development, and how new design can be sensitive to historic districts. Unique features in brick construction such as arches, shapes, bond patterns, and mortar will also be highlighted within the context of the city's architecture.
For questions, contact Jackie Gellner at jgellner@bia.org or
703-674-1538
Sponsored by the Baltimore/Washington Brick Distributor Council in conjunction with the City of Alexandria and the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association.
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