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Soleri Speaks at the
Desert Forum
The Desert FORUM
Gammage Auditorium
Friday , September 20 , 2002
7 - 10:30 PM
Presentations:
7 - 9:15 PM
Panel:
9:15-10:15 PM
Creating Ecological Constituencies
from Desert Preserves to Urban Habitats Experience an evening of stimulating
presentations and discussion on issues about the south-western desert region.
Design with the Desert is not just a term or name; it is a philosophy that
makes sense for the Southwest. In order to avoid the potential loss of the
landscape in an irresponsible way, we need models of good practices and projects
that reflect a deeper understand-ing of the natural environment. This forum
will bring together notable desert leaders to present ideas and visions for
this region.
DESERT PRESENTERS
Paolo Soleri - A visionary of
the Southwest for his interesting housing and community designs. Founder
of Arcosanti/Cosanti and the maker of world famous ceramic and bronze bells
of eloquent design. Paološs work in promoting responsibl e design and efficient
use of resources has received international acclaim.
Dave Foreman - Chairman of the
Wildlands Project and leader in the environmental field for over two decades.
Dave has been named one of the 20 most significant environmental leaders
in the nation by the Audubon Society. His current work involves protecting
natural areas and regional planning on a national and international scale
to preserve plant and animal habitats.
Richard Felger - Executive director
of Drylands Institute in Tucson, an organizati on dedicated to research,
educati on, and conservation of arid regions. Richard has studied natural
history in arid regions worldwide, specializing in the plant life of the
Sonoran Desert and the ethnobotany of American desert peoples. He has produced
numerous books and other publicat ions on ethnobiology, botany, conservation,
ecology, and related studies.
Desert Panelists
- Dave Foreman - Chairman, The Wildlands
Project
- Sandy Bahr - Outreach Coordinator,
Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter
- R i c h a rd Felger - Executive Director,
The Drylands Institute
- Christy Ten Eyck - Principal, Ten
Eyck Landscape Architects
- Paolo Soleri - Founder and Director,
Arcosanti/Consanti Foundations
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