Withers District Conceptual Master Plan Presentation

Please join the USGBC and the City of Myrtle Beach in an event that will include the unveiling of a conceptual master plan for the Withers Swash District.  Michael Guthrie, AIA, LEED AP, of inFORM studio will be presenting the culmination of a four-month study of the Withers Swash District and conceptual master plan for the impacted region.  The study area and plan is critical to all residents of Myrtle Beach and its impact on the 4.2 square mile drainage basin that feeds our regions precious beaches.

The plan objective is to repurpose an environmentally stressed region of the city into a highly sustainable, ecologically rich park environment, and recognize and preserve the cultural heritage of the region.  The planning process has implemented an integrated approach that illustrates a comprehensive strategy to address qualitative green space, stormwater management, transportation, land use, development density, and neighborhood revitalization.

The program will include:

6:00 Exhibition Opening (meet & greet)

6:20 Welcome Remarks by John Pedersen, City of Myrtle Beach, Assistant City Manager and Marion Foxworth, Resident and Horry County Councilman

6:35 Project Introduction by Jack Walker, City of Myrtle Beach, Director of Planning

6:45 Withers Conceptual Master Plan Presentation by Michael Guthrie, AIA, LEED AP, inFORM studio

7:30 Closing Remarks by Jack Walker, City of Myrtle Beach, Director of Planning

7:40 Light Refreshments by Chameleon Ways and Exhibition of Master Plan

Michael Guthrie, AIA, LEED AP, is a founding design principal of inFORM studio, with offices in Myrtle Beach, Detroit, and New York.  He received his Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan in 1998 and was honored with an Alumni Society Award at the University of Michigan in 1997.  Michael has been an adjunct professor and lectured at numerous universities including the University of Michigan, University of Illinois, State University of New York, and Bowling Green University.  Michael has achieved significant professional awards and distinctions that include 23 AIA Design Awards and projects achieving LEED certifications.  Additionally, Michael received the 2003 AIA Detroit Young Architect Award and was honored with the 2004 AIA Michigan Young Architect Award.  His work has been published in Architecture, Architectural Record, Archiworld, CA Concept, Albenaa Magazine, and various other publications; and shown in numerous exhibitions in Detroit, Illinois, Denver, New York, and Cairo.

WHEN: Thursday, February 18th, 2010 6:00PM-8:00PM

WHERE: Myrtle Beach Train Depot / 851 Broadway Street / Myrtle Beach, SC

COST: No Cost

REFRESHMENTS: Light refreshments will be provided by Chameleon Ways www.chameleonways.com

RSVP: by February 15th 2010 to phillipsmarya@gmail.com