Voice of the architecture community in Columbia, SC
The Upstairz Lounge at Pearlz is a great spot in the heart of the Vista. Located above the well known Pearlz Oyster Bar, find the back stair either through the restaurant or the side entrance from Park Street. Come on up for the food, the friends, the booze and stay for Live Jazz late into the night.
(1104 Shop Rd Columbia, SC 29201)
RSVP by April 9th at 1PM to jbucher@boudreauxgroup.com
Our Presenters this month:
Irene will give a brief presentation on the upcoming Urban Land Institute Midlands Reality Check on October 22. The Reality Check is a regional land use visioning exercise where about 300 leaders throughout the region will be invited to craft guiding principles and a vision for how the Midlands will develop over the next 30 years. The Midlands population is expected to grow by 450,000 by 2043, where will these people live? Where will their jobs be located? What infrastructure is needed to support them? How will we protect and enhance our quality of life? Come find out how to help!
http://www.uli.org/programs/local-programs/reality-check-regional-planning-sustainable-development/
AIASC President Luke McCary and Executive Director Adrienne Montare will give a brief update on the Chapter’s 100 year anniversary programs, legislative issues and direction for the future of the Chapter. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions about membership benefits and how the organization can improve to be of better service to our members.
Please join us for a tour of the Brennen Building on Main Street! The historic structure is currently undergoing extensive restorations and renovations to both the interior and exterior. The tour will highlight details of the restoration/renovation process including the historic main street facade and original interior millwork. For a little background on the history of the building, here is a link to get you started http://historicrichlandcountysc.com/DataImages/CulturalHistoric/0000000122_sd.pdf.
Lunch will be provided at NO COST. So please RSVP if you plan to eat!
Please RSVP to Tripp Riley by 5pm Monday, February 25th if you plan on attending – triley@studio2lr.com.
Parking is limited, so we encourage walking (or skipping or jogging) and carpooling!
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