Autonomous in Chicago: Transit Beyond the Grid
Date and time
Location
UI LABS
1415 North Cherry Avenue Chicago, IL 60642Description
Join Metropolis' Susan S. Szenasy and SOM Chicago for a Think Tank discussion on Autonomous in Chicago: Transit Beyond the Grid.
Abstract: Chicago’s transit system serves more than 1.5 million people every day. As one of the world’s most resilient cities, Chicago is poised to lead the world in future-focused transit. How can designers, researchers, transit experts, and AV creators come together to help shape a more equitable, accessible transit network to serve all Chicagoans? Can autonomous vehicles—buses, high-speed, private pods, and more—provide a flexible, modular solution to bolster and transform Chicago’s extensive transit network? In a city challenged by urban sprawl and inequality, we’ll discuss how transit and infrastructure can adapt to Chicago’s changing demographics to respond to the needs of communities located beyond the rail network.
Event Timing:
8:30am: Guest arrival + Breakfast
9:00am: Program kickoff
10:00am: Q&A with audience
10:30am: Networking reception
Panelists
Pete Costa, AICP, PTP, Principal, Boston Office Leader, Nelson\Nygaard
Scott Duncan, AIA, LEED® AP, Design Partner, SOM
David Leopold, Director of Product Management, City Tech Collaborative, UI Labs
Pierre Bourgin, General Manager, NAVYA
Seanna Walsh, Architectural Designer, SOM
Moderator
Susan Szenasy, Director of Design Innovation, Metropolis Magazine
1.5 AIA CEU HSW credits available
About Metropolis Think Tank
The Metropolis Think Tank is a continuing education program (AIA CEU HSW accredited) that travels to leading architecture and design firms in key markets throughout North America. Our Think Tank challenges architects, interior designers, manufacturers, experts in design to examine the strengths and weaknesses of current design- thinking and building within the areas of Education, Workplace, Wellness, Hospitality and Urban Design. Resulting intelligence is shared across Metropolis’s media channels in book, online and with all of our participating partners.
Metropolis Director of Design Innovation, Susan S. Szenasy, known for her provocative but supportive moderating style, will lead conversations, focusing on the human factor: In search of human and earth-centered design while looking at the collaborative opportunities between manufacturers, architects, designers, industry experts, clients, and thought-leaders.
Think Tank Chicago is supported by DWR Contract, DXV/Grohe, Sunbrella, Visa Lighting and Wilsonart.