Atlanta Architect Helen Hatch Recently Elected to Urban Land Institute Board of Trustees Appointed by Mayor Franklin to Chair the Walkable Atlanta Task Force
Architect, Helen D. Hatch is a force within her profession.
She is recognized worldwide as an expert on livable communities.
Her dedication to the subject has garnered two prestigious non-profit appointments, which allow her to continue making a unique contribution to urban living.A principal and vice president of client relations for Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates, Inc. (TVS),
Hatch was elected to a three-year term on the Urban Land Institute
(ULI) Board of Trustees.
ULI, a non-profit research and education organization, is dedicated to improving urban growth patterns through efficient land use.????Hatch is one of twenty-three (23) land use professionals from throughout the U.S. and Europe who were recently appointed to serve on the ULI board.
She has been involved in leadership of ULI Atlanta for many years.Commenting on her election to the national ULI Board, Hatch said, "This is a wonderful opportunity; ULI is making a difference and I'm delighted to be a part of it."In January 2004, Mayor Shirley Franklin appointed Hatch as Chair of The Mayor's Walkable Atlanta Task Force.
Hatch noted, "The Task Force represents a range of community stakeholders. In spite of the wide diversity of opinion, we've been able to move the work of the Task Force forward at a swift pace.
We fully expect to present our recommendations to the Mayor by the end of summer.
When it comes to making Atlanta pedestrian-friendly, the work of the Task Force is moving Atlanta closer to Mayor Franklin's goal of placing Atlanta on par with our urban peers around the country." ????????????????About Helen HatchHelen Hatch is a Principal at Thompson, Ventulett and Stainback (TVS) with a distinguished career in architecture, specializing in the design of convention centers, hotels, resorts and conference centers.
Among her projects are the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA and the Orange County Convention Center expansion in Orlando, FL.
Ms. Hatch's designs have received national recognition for design excellence.
She was featured in an AIA sponsored exhibit "Women in Architecture" and has authored many articles.
She is a frequent speaker on topics of urban revitalization and the positive impact convention centers have on the urban environment.About ULIThe Urban Land Institute is a global nonprofit education and research institute supported by its members.
Its mission is to provide responsible leadership in the use of land in order to enhance the total environment.
Each year, the Institute honors an extraordinary community builder through the Urban Land Institute J. C.
Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development.????Established in 1936, the Institute has more than 20,000 members worldwide, including more than 1,200 in Europe, representing all aspects of land use and development disciplines.About TVSThompson, Ventulett and Stainback & Associates (TVS) is widely recognized as
preeminent designers of convention facilities in the United States. TVS also provides equally innovative designs for retail, office workplace, interiors, hospitality, entertainment and educational markets. With offices in Atlanta and Chicago, the firm's expertise in collaborative design has produced inspired designs for a wide variety of clients. In 2002, TVS was honored with the prestigious AIA 2002 Architecture Firm Award. About Mayor's Walkable Atlanta Task ForceIn January 2004 Mayor Shirley Franklin, a long-time, outspoken advocate for making Atlanta a more pedestrian-friendly city appointed a 12 member Walkable Atlanta Task Force representing a range of community stakeholders, including pedestrian advocates, developers, planners and representatives from environmental, neighborhood and disability advocacy organizations.
Atlanta-based public policy consulting firm Civic Strategies, Inc. planned and facilitated the task force meetings and helped to assemble the final plan..
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LCD TVs have recently come down in price to be very competitive with large (40 +) plasma TVs.
People who have been searching for the perfect flat panel TV screen can finally get it at a price they want. One thing is for certain: home entertainment will never be the same again: it will be bigger and better. We've seen the price drop below $1000 for some LCD TVs, Said Michael Crow in a recent interview.
However, some of the really high end LCD TV prices still run in the thousands.
The home theater trend has swept...
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