Carfree UK will be holding its AGM on Saturday, 2nd December 2006 from
11.00am - 5.30pm.
> Who will be there?
We are inviting all individuals and organisations with a potential
interest in carfree development in the UK to attend. However, please note
that numbers are strictly limited, and therefore we request that you
contact us in advance (see www.carfree.org.uk). Please state your name,
organisation (if applicable) and any special requirements you may have.
> What is there to talk about?
The agenda for the day is:
• * 11.00 - registration and coffee
• * 11.30 - welcome and introduction
• * 11.45 - An introduction to carfree development in the UK -- what
• has happened, how can we promote it, and what are the
potential
• benefits and pitfalls to be avoided? Followed by discussion
• * 12.15 - Lunch. As attendance at the event is free, lunch will
• not be provided, but there are several nearby places to
eat;
• a list will be made available.
• * 13.15 - Carfree development in Freiburg -- the European
experience
• * 13.45 - The STEER project in Europe -- proposal for a software
• tool for optimising reduced parking levels and identifying
• the most favourable areas in Europe for carfree development
• * 14.00 - Activities of the World Carfree Network
• * 14.15 - Final questions
• * 14.30 - Election of 2007 committee
• * 15.00 – Close
> Where will it be held?
Our venue has been kindly provided by one of our supporting organisations,
Transport 2000. The AGM will be held at:
The Impact Centre
12-18 Hoxton Street
London N1 6NG
Nearest tube is Old Street. Click here for a map.
Carfree UK is an organisation set up to promote, reserach and lobby for
new carfree communities in the UK. It was founded in June 2006 by a group
of researchers and transport planners with the support of Campaign to
Protect Rural England, Friends of the Earth, Sustrans, Living Streets and
Transport 2000, all of whom have put their name to its founding
declaration.
Carfree UK contacts: Steve Melia 01364 72073 (home) 07913 079314
(mobile)
Steve Ward 0117 907 8469 (home) 07815 582263 (mobile)
Carfree UK, 29 Heather Park, South Brent, Devon TQ10 9PU t: +44 117 907
8469 e: [log in to unmask] w: www.carfree.org.uk
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