Length: 1 CEU
Topic: Heritage Conservation
Delivery Mode: Online On-Demand
What's Included: Video, Quiz, & Certificate
Registration Fee: Members $50 | Intern $35 | Student $25 | Non-Member $75
This webinar is part of the RAIC 2025 Conference on Architecture!
This session will dive into the innovative transformation of a traditional shopping mall, where vast parking lots have been re-envisioned into a vibrant, transit-oriented, mixed-use community. The project integrates millions of housing units with retail at grade along a bustling shopping high street, all while emphasizing connectivity to public transportation. By creating a pedestrian-friendly environment with accessible transit options, the design supports sustainable urban living. The community features dynamic plazas and public realm spaces, showcasing how transit-oriented developments can blend residential, commercial, and public areas into a cohesive and thriving urban fabric. Join us to explore the future of retail and urban connectivity.
Explain the principles of transit-oriented development and how it improves connectivity while reducing car dependence in mixed-use areas like shopping malls.
Discuss strategies for transforming traditional retail spaces into vibrant, mixed-use communities that integrate living, working, shopping, and recreation.
Examine the impact of public realm design in mixed-use developments.
Identify key approaches to integrating housing, retail, and public spaces to create cohesive, livable environments that support diverse community needs.
Subject Matter Experts:
Mona Lovgreen
AIA CA, NY, CO, OR, AIBC, NCARB, LEED® AP bd+c
Partner, Architecture & Urban Design, DIALOG
Mona is a visionary architect and influential leader, renowned for her strategic prowess, commitment to excellence, and transformative approach to design. As a founding partner of DIALOG's San Francisco office, she has been pivotal in establishing the firm's first U.S. studio, positioning it as an innovation hub, fostering strategic growth and expansion into new markets. Since her relocation from Vancouver to San Francisco in 2017, Mona has embraced a startup-like model within DIALOG, championing purpose-driven, world-class design services. Her efforts are dedicated to advancing DIALOG’s mission to improve communities and environments across geographic and organizational boundaries. Her architectural philosophy is grounded in empathy and contextual design principles, creating spaces that connect and energize communities. Notably, her role as the lead architect on the award-winning Denver River Mile’s 15 million sq.ft. mixed-use community urban design exemplifies her ability to create magnetic destinations that enrich urban environments. Her holistic, detail-oriented approach ensures that every aspect of design and construction is harmonized with project goals. Known for her ability to lead large teams, Mona coordinates multidisciplinary groups to achieve exceptional architectural outcomes. Warm and approachable, she builds strong, effective relationships with clients, consultants, and her design team, consistently fostering positive outcomes for all projects. Beyond her professional practice, Mona is deeply engaged in the professional community. She serves as a Board Member for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Bay Area District, Chair of the ULI Bay Area Committee, Co-Chair of the National Urban Revitalization Product Council, and an active contributor in the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR), where she contributes to both Urban Infrastructure and Architecture and Planning committees. In academia, Mona is an adjunct professor at UC Berkeley, teaching the Advanced Urban Design studio to Master or Urban Design students. She is a frequent lecturer and guest critic at architecture and design schools across the Bay Area, inspiring the next generation of designers with her innovative approaches and commitment to enhancing community-centric projects.
Leila Mazhari
MArch, BArch, OAA
Associate, Architect, DIALOG
Leila is a registered architect with 15 years of experience in a wide range of market sectors specializing in mixed-use and high-density developments. Her expertise lies in creative problem-solving processes essential for development of these complex projects unique to their contextual conditions. She has worked with cutting-edge developers, collaborated with numerous consultants, and contributed to a portfolio of renowned projects across Canada.
This webinar is in English. Closed captions have been provided in both English and French.
Pricing
Member: $50 / Non-Member: $75
Intern Member: $35 / Intern Non-Member: $75
Student: $25 (must be an RAIC student associate member)