AIA Peconic: Regional Planning / A Panel Discussion / Jermain Library, Sag Harbor, November 16th, 7 PM

Thursday, November 16 | 7pm
John Jermain Memorial Library
1 AIA

Moderated by fellow AIA architects, the panel will focus the conversation on the architect’s position in future-proofing our region while addressing some of the major concerns related to the build environment including affordable housing and historic preservation. This free program is accredited for one continuing education credit.

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Meet the Panelists

Moderated by Nila Oza AIA and Edgar Papazian AIA, the panel is composed of the following professionals from throughout the region:

• John Shaka
  Chair, Sag Harbor Village Planning Board
• Denise Schone Esq.
  Attorney, Zoning, Real Estate & Municipal Law , Adam Miller Group
• David Saskas L.S.
  Surveyor, Saskas Surveying Company, P.C.
• Erica Broberg Smith RA AIA
  Architect, Erica Broberg Architect
• Paul DiLandro P.E.
  Engineer, DiLandro Andrews Engineering

Learning Objectives

1. Attendees will gain insight directly from those who enact, implement, and oversee local zoning laws across municipalities.
2. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in dialogue with panelists about the zoning law differences across the local municipalities within this relatively small geography with the goal of brainstorming solutions for simplification and streamlining of the sometimes overlapping and sometimes opposing regulations.
3. Attendees will learn the daily decision-making of professionals in serving in regional planning/development positions through case studies shared by panelists.
4. Discussion about the importance of future-proofing our region through sustainable development will explore and examine the ways in which zoning laws, building practices, real estate market, and related areas of concern are connected in this age of climate change.

Space is limited.  Advance registration strongly encouraged. 

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