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BELLINGHAM – Western Washington University will host its fourth "It's Your Arboretum" day from noon to 3 p.m. on May 18 at the Outdoor Learning Center, located on the Huntoon Trail in the western part of the Sehome Arboretum adjoining Western's campus.
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Engebretson said Western students Rowdy Malmo (General Studies, Lake Tapps), Samantha Merrick (Environmental Studies, Seattle) and Dylan Borden-Deal (Geology, Seattle) have done extensive volunteer work in the Arboretum, in preparation for the event.
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"It's Your Arboretum" day is sponsored by the Sehome Hill Arboretum Board of Governors and organized by students in Western's Geology Department. Access to Sehome Arboretum and free parking is available on the upper and lower Arboretum parking lots on arboretum drive and in designated parking lots on Western's campus.
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The Good Wife Review: Fights All Aroundby Carla Day at . Comments
The Good Wife Season 4 kicked off full of fight in "I Fought the Law."
Kalinda fighting her ex-husband, the firm fighting for its financial future and Alicia fighting for her son's innocence. Each story set the stage for an intriguing season of struggle.
Kalinda's Complicated If there's one thing we know about Kalinda, it is that she's a sexual person. Male, female, it doesn't matter. She enjoys sex, knows she is sexy and will use it to manipulate people without a thought.
Last season, we also found out that she hated and feared her husband. That's what made her reaction to him oddly contradictory. She was a beast fighting her husband's proxy in her apartment and then her animal instincts kicked in again when she met up with her ex in the elevator. So, how did she end up in bed with him? Talk about an awkward car ride!
Despite my irritation at what seems to be an out of character moment for Kalinda, I'm intrigued. What is the deal with the money she supposedly took? And what will come of his relationship with the firm? Will Kalinda out him and get them to drop the case? It's a mystery, but one I'm looking forward to seeing play out.
The Forfeiture Corridor Alicia and Peter's kids have rarely hit and mostly miss as far as the series goes, but in the premiere their storyline was well thought out and it worked. They weren't annoying and added to the overall plot.
With government budgets stressed beyond their limits, it's not surprising that police departments would try to supplement with drug seizures, but illegal action is not the answer. While Alicia worked Zach's case through the legal system, Zach used the Internet to support his case, and Peter used political pressure.
As much as Peter says he has changed this incident proved that, at least when his family is involved, he will use whatever political pressure he must to protect them. In the end, it took the combination of all three of them to get the case resolved, though it was Zach's viral video that pushed the State's Attorney to finally succumb to Peter's demands.
It will be interesting to see if the resolution of this case has ramifications down the line for the Florrick family. Will it hurt Peter in his race for governor? Could it help or hurt Zach's future? When Zach was first pulled over and the situation escalated, I didn't expect enjoy the case, but in the end it was well done and hooked me.
The Firm's Bankruptcy The economic situation and Will's suspension finally hit the firm hard in the pocketbook, forcing it to file for bankruptcy protection. Just another hurdle for Lockhart/Gardner. With Will's suspension ending, they should be moving in the right direction. The judge, though, felt differently and assigned a Trustee to oversee the firm through this process.
The Trustee tried to pit Diane and Will against each other, but was unsuccessful. He initially came across as a foe to be reckoned with, but in the end, he proved he really is on the side of the firm. He tested the named partners and they both passed. They are stronger together as partners, than without each other.
The best move was how the Trustee got Lee to give up his plans to leave the firm. In order to survive, the firm needs the income that his division generates, which would have left with him. Lee is all about the money when it comes down to it. If he would have been named a creditor instead of a partner, he would have left millions on the table - enough to force his hand. Brilliant!
What started out as potentially an adversarial situation and relationship turned into one that should be intriguing to watch play out. The firm has to cut 30% of its staff, who will go? Could Alicia or Cary potentially be out? She did get a big raise last year, so she would stay.
The Good Wife The Good Wife, Alicia, is remaining such for now. With Peter's campaign in full swing, will she continue to be there by his side? Or will she decide to move on with her life. I've been a fan of Alicia and Will, so I was glad when she showed up with a bottle of Champagne to celebrate Will's suspension ending. Only it was a celebration that will never be ... at least for now.
Carla Day is a staff writer for TV Fanatic. Follow her on Twitter and on Google+.Tags: The Good Wife, Reviews
Sorry Melissa I disagree about Alicia handeling her sons case, yes there is a conflict of interest and she should of hired another firm to handle the case not hers.
I enjoyed this episode. Diane/Will relationship is the best thing about this show for me, I really hope they won't mess with that. It's awesome to see how they always have each other's back. I really don't care much about Kalinda and her troubles. Also for the first time I enjoyed Alicia's storyline here. And we never get enough Carey
This was a great start to the season! Very interested to see where this leads for Kalinda... but agree that I really don't like that after the violence she ended up in bed with her ex. Cary needs to help Kalinda get out of this so he can be with her ;)
Did anyone think it was weird that Alicia was Zach's lawyer? Not that it's illegal but I would think it was a major conflict of interest for your mother to be your lawyer. I would think in real life, she would assign it to someone else within the firm and just consult on the case...Other than that, ok episode. Solid but nothing really exciting for me
Julianna should go easy on all those lip (face) injections. She really looks like a was figure of some sort.
Kalinda's fight scene.. funny. Does she wear anything but a mini and boots?
Not feeling the whole Kalinda/Creepy guy thing, or that story line being pursued. I have always found the two children annoying, so I hope that was it with them. On the Cop/SA guys, this will undoubtedly rise up and put a kink in Peter's election aspirations, he'll probably beat it though. I half expected Nathan Lane to break into song and dance : ) Loved the way he put Lee in his place in just one or two moves! I don't think the Alicia/Will thing will go on, he's had time to think and was benched for quite a while, so he should be back working together with blondie to bring the firm back to snuff! He should meet someone who will knock him off his feet! Let Alicia rethink her part in Peter's life, are you in or are you out. Unless something clever comes down the pike the show is sputtering.
Well, I think it was an overall good show.
What I liked most was that she was allowed to say she will decide for herself. This is the way I want this show to go, or at least I hope it will go. Who reads here more, knows I am one for the W/A Team, but if it fits the overall storyline she can go to be with her husband again. I only think it should be made clear it is her choice, not because of her almost adult kids or some conventions.
I do not car who cheated first, or count ho often. I also never said Peter should burn in hell, those actors portrait people and people have flaws. I am old enough to know a failure in a relationship is never the fault of one person alone, sometimes people just start to part in ways they do not realise.
And before it starts again, this is still only a TV show :)
A good episode. I love how the writers connected all of the fighting. The way the police acted shows how political Illinois is. Of course this may true for all the states. Give us more Carey time. He and Alicia are so good together. Will seemed stale this season. I just love this show!!!
The Good Wife, my a**! Are you serious? Her intense affair with Will (her boss, no less) was okay because she had kicked Peter out of the apartment a few days earlier? Although, to many of the female fans of this show, I don't think it would have made any difference if Peter and she had been still sharing a bed. And in S1 when she had her tongue half-way down Will's throat and then tried to go back for more, what exactly was "good" about that? But I'm forgetting something,I know. Alicia should have a free pass on any transgressions she committs because of what Peter did to her. How convienent. While Peter, who was condemend by many fans to burn in Hell for what he did to Alicia and his family (I admit he was scumbag for what he did) he's accused of being the same old Peter because he risked his political career to protect his son. Let's be honest here. This guy is in a no win situation. No matter what he does or how long he does it, the majority of the viewers of TGW will think he's still a snake in the grass. What a joke.
I was very disappointed in the episode. The Kalinda scenes were pure schtick and not suitable for a show that has been as good as this in the past. There is no way in the real world Zack would have defied his mother, and the officer as well. And did Alicia seriously think that Will would want to celebrate the end of his suspension with her and not Diane? To me there were two highlights....when Peter wielded his power and when Nathan Lane basically told David Lee where he should go. I thought that scene was priceless.

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Jimi Hendrix reportedly reached out to Paul McCartney about contributing the bass guitar for a proposed recording session with Miles Davis and drummer Tony Williams. The offer was revealed after a telegram sent by Jimi to Paul's office at Apple Records in London recently surfaced.
The telegram was dated October 21, 1969 and it seemed the incredible supergroup planned to connect in a New York recording studio:
"We are recording and (sic) LP together this weekend in NewYork, (sic). How about coming in to play bass stop call Alvan Douglas 212-5812212. Peace Jimi Hendrix Miles Davis Tony Williams," the note reads, according to Billboard.
Hendrix and Davis had been close friends in the years before the guitar god's death, but unfortunately were never able to carry out their recording session due to scheduling conflicts.
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Monticello Dam holds back Putah Creek to form Lake Berryessa. It is in the gap between Blue Ridge/Rocky Ridge to the north and Pleasants Ridge to the south leading to Mount Vaca. While most dams have a spillway to the side to manage high waters, Monticello Dam features the less-conventional morning glory spillway, which is basically a concrete funnel surrounded on all sides by water. Putah Creek is recommenced from the waters discharged from the dam.
The Solano Irrigation District operates the dam with permission of the United States Bureau of Reclamation. Solano Irrigation District provides water to many farmers in Solano County.
When the dam was built, the town of Monticello had to be razed. Allegedly, two large bulldozers linked together by a chain were used to flatten the remains. When the lake is low, the foundations of the town are visible.
Engineering estimates state that if the dam was completely vaporized (i.e., no rubble at all remained) it would flood Davis with about 3 meters of water. However the dam would never actually disappear without leaving any rubble behind. It would probably be an event like the St. Francis Dam disaster. —StevenDaubert notes that plenty of rubble remained in the St Francis Dam disaster... The Winters Express newspaper is known as the "Gateway to the Monticello Dam" and uses the dam in their masthead.
For news about Lake Berryessa, including current lake level information, check out the Lake Berryessa e-news
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A plaque on the side of the dam reads 'Monticello Dam, 1957, Built by and for the people of the United States, Bureau of Reclamation, United States Department of The Interior'


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Up 2.9% to $19.26, Winnebago Industries (NYSE:WGO), is one of today's notable movers. The S&P is currently trading 1.0% higher to 1,513 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is trading 0.9% higher to 13,994.
Winnebago Industries has overhead space with shares priced $19.26, or 3.7% below the average consensus analyst price target of $20.00. The stock should find initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $16.43 and further support at its 200-day MA of $12.20.
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West Virginia University placed three runners in the top nine to win the women's team competition. Penn State University placed second and Grand Valley State was third.
The individual winner was Sharon Ronoh of Lindsey Wilson College, who finished the 5K race in 17:27.36.
Lee's top finisher was Jessica Childers. The freshman ran her fastest time of the season, 19:56.76, to finish 179th out of 337 runners.
Cayce Bryan crossed the finish line in 20:15.59 for 219th. Alexis Hewitt was 282nd (21:03.54), Rachel Waltz placed 288th (21:15.52) and Storyie Miller had a time of 21:21.88 (291st).
Junior Emily Arneson finished 319th (22:20.12) and Emily Carden was 325th (22:43.59).
In the men's race, Eastern Kentucky University edged Grand Valley State for the team win and Arkansas-Little Rock placed third. The individual winner was JJ Webber of Northern Kentucky, who finished the 8K race in 24:43.30.
Lee's top finisher was Said Ahmed. The senior ran his fastest time of the season, 27:14.47, to finish 224th out of 362 runners.
Mike Walker crossed the finish line in 27:28.74 for 255th place. John Trollinger was 283rd (27:50.54) and Terris Elliott's time of 27:56.21 put him at 291st.
Austin Stansky finished 308th (28:10.48), Emmanuel Kipchumba was 327th (28:35.35) and Victor Rotich was 331st (28:39.80).
Justin Knuth had a time of 29:22.44 (342nd) and Camden Perez crossed at 30:21.89 (353rd).
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How many credit hours did you take during your pre-admission semester??
- 0Oct 30, '11 by AaronsMommyxxHi everyone, I'm new here & this is my first post I'm currently in the CNA course which is a prerequisite requirement for the nursing program at my community college. I will be finishing the course on Dec 7, & starting spring semester in January. I have a lot of pre-reqs so there will be 2 pre-admission semesters AT LEAST. I'm going to try to be accepted into the nursing program in Spring of 2013. (Fall of 2012 if I can since I will be taking the summer semester as my 2nd pre-req sem) This semester coming up I plan to be working as a CNA & I'm also a single mom which is a full-time job in itself. I was going to take Human Bio (4cr + lab), Freshman Rht & Comp (3cr), Algebra&Geo1(5cr), & Intro to Psych (3cr). They are all offered online so that is what I was going to do. I only will have to go one day a month to the Bio labs, & then make it to campus for the midterms & finals which I think is pretty do-able. The problem is, is 15 credit hours online too much??? If I take 15 hours now, then I will only have 8 to take next semester, where I will take another math class to still be considered a full-time student for financial aid. What credit hours did you/are you taking your pre-admission semesters? any single moms out there with a little support system that can help??
thanks so much!!!!
- 1Nov 1, '11 by SaysfaaYou might think about going slower. Get past the learning curve as a CNA before biting off a big chunk of school as well.
Online classes can save time but you will be further ahead if you learn the material thoroughly rather than do just enough to get the grade. Otherwise you will be learning it in later classes along with the material from the later classes. Learning the material thoroughly almost always means putting the time and energy into it. The rule of thumb is two hours study time per hour of lecture. Online may not have lecture so three hours of work on the class per credit hour. Again, you can probably pass the class (even do well in the class) with less but it is likely to cost you in later classes.
If you have never done an online class, that would be another learning curve to factor in and even more reason to start slow and take the extra semester or even an extra year.
Oh, and 8 credits over the summer is full time at most places because the semester is half as long.
Edit to add. I realized I didn't answer the question.... I took between 14 and 18 credits years ago when I was a traditional student and between 6 and 9 over the past few years when I've had kids and sometimes a part time job. Some of the recent ones have been online, most haven't been.Last edit by Saysfaa on Nov 1, '11
- 1Nov 1, '11 by dawnoI'm taking 18 hours online in the spring. As long as you can put the time in to study I think you can do it. I have two small children but I don't work. Also, I have my mother to help with the kids when I need. I taking 15 hours this semester on campus and it's been fine. You can do it!!
- 1First I would like to say good luck on your endeavors!
I'm not a single mom, so I can't help you there, but don't overwhelm/rush yourself to hurry and get in. It's more important that you make good grades and really, really learn the material. You will use your pre-req classes in more ways than you think (fiance is in his pedi semester in nursing school and is using tons from general psych and lifespan).
Don't push yourself to the point where you don't have time for your kid(s) and you're stressed out at work because you're trying to get all your classes done. Also, I'm in mostly online classes this semester and it is a JOB! It almost seems like there is more work involved in these even though I don't have to go to class. I have to do tons of discussion postings to count as my participation grades to make up for not physically being there. Everything has strict due dates as well, so make sure you're a by-the-planner kind of person or you can get behind really quickly.
I start in the spring (just got accepted), and this semester I'm taking 14 hours (my hardest semester thus far - pharmacology, philosophy, french, and honors computer science). Last semester I took 15 (A&P II honors, nutrition, govt I, and history II), plus I took 7 over the summer (chem and govt II). However, I do not have a job or children, and I still live at home, so this was very doable for me. Figure out what works best for you. IF you can juggle all of this, then go for it, and kudos to you!! However, it's better to wait until 2013, then to rush through and possibly mess your gpa up.
Hope this helps!
EDIT: That it really odd that your school requires a CNA course prior to nursing school. After your first semester of nursing school, you have the equivalent in education to a CNA... hmmLast edit by taylorxteddy on Nov 2, '11
- 1Nov 2, '11 by DFWgalQuote from dawnoI agree. I'm taking 17 hours this semester (pre-admission semester)I'm taking 18 hours online in the spring. As long as you can put the time in to study I think you can do it.
- 0Nov 2, '11 by Saysfaataylorxteddie, My school requires CNA before application. The first semester is modified compared to most schools because the instructors know that the students have had it. It gives a bit more time during the first semester for other things and it ensures that applicants have had some exposure to nursing - some people change their minds due to the CNA class. There is still always a lot more applicants than spots in our program.
- 0Ahh well I suppose that makes sense. A little experience prior. I think the applicants > spots is pretty typical of every nursing program, regardless of level (ASN, BSN, etc). I just got into TWU for the spring (BSN) and there were only 90 spots, but supposedly 700+ applicants.
I can see how that would turn people off to the program though. Maybe they do it intentionally to see who is truly interested? It's a great idea, I've just never heard of it before. Does it make the program any shorter? My fiance's ASN program is 5 semesters long.
- 0Nov 2, '11 by AaronsMommyxxOur ASN program is 4 semesters/5 semesters long depending on how many credits you take per semester.
I ended up taking only 13 credits. Human Biology online (4cr+ on-campus Lab), Chem (4 cr On Campus), & Algebra/Geometry 1 (5 cr). This way I will take 6 in the summer, which is considered full-time for financial aid (Intro to Psych (3cr) & Freshman Rhet & Comp (3cr)) & I will have Anatomy & Physiology 1 left for fall semester. Since that is 4 credit hours as well, & I wont qualify for financial aid then, I will either pay it out-of-pocket or I will take Algebra/Geo 2 (5) & Speech 101 (3) along with it.
- 0Nov 2, '11 by AaronsMommyxxSo my schedule will look like this:
Human bio - 4
Fund of Chem - 4
Alg/Geo I - 1
= 13 cr hr
Intro to Psych - 3
Rhetoric &Comp - 3
= 6 cr hr
Anat & Phys I - 4
Principles of effective speaking - 3
Alg/Geo II - 5
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- 1Looks like a great schedule to me!


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The University's second Academic Annual Report examines issues and ideas that are facing the nation in higher education. By sharing information on academic progression, information literacy and student satisfaction, University of Phoenix is addressing the needs of its learners, as well as learning how it can continue to serve its students well.
What is the UOPX Academic report? The history, goals?
This Report gauges how well the University is doing in helping students academically, and gives insight into the University's competitive edge within the higher academic community when compared to other institutions.
What methodology did you use to develop the UOPX 2009 Academic Report?
The methodology involves using key measures externally benchmarked from places like Educational Testing Service (ETS), explains Dr. Pepicello. The goal was not to use internal standards, but to use those that are common throughout higher education.
Can you share some of the 2009 Academic report key highlights and findings?
Because of an open admissions policy at the associate's, bachelor's and master's level, UOPX students may be entering with skills that are somewhat lower than students attending other institutions. However, the Report shows that UOPX graduates make significant gains throughout their course of study and graduate at skill levels that are comparable to those at other institutions in the U.S.
What is different about the 2009 Academic report and the 2008 Academic report?
Because this is only the second year of publishing the Report, says Dr. Pepicello, it is difficult to see specific trends emerging. However, the 2009 Report is able to examine the future of higher education in general and to use that data in proposing new ideas that benefit higher education as a whole.
What are some of the key findings you observed about your students and the University?
UOPX students must balance work and life since they typically must pay for college on their own, are working full- or part-time, may be single parents or may be the first in the family to go to college. Dr. Pepicello explains that through the University's support systems, these students are able to graduate at rates comparable to students who attend institutions that are more exclusive in nature.
Do you think it is important for Universities to share findings about their students and outcomes?
Dr. Pepicello believes that information sharing is important. He explains that although graduation/completion rates are one measure that is focused on, it's not always a sole indicator of student success. It's also important to know that those students have acquired the skills and content knowledge to make them successful once they graduate.
Has this report proactively helped you and the University shape or reshape your vision ? If so, how?
The Report has made it clear to Dr. Pepicello and the rest of the University, that its students are not typically coming straight out of high school and are not looking for the traditional campus-based college experience. Therefore, the University has created systems and curriculum that address these specific needs. The First-Year Sequence is an example of this approach.


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+ Queen's Wreath to move off St. Armands Circle
Queen's Wreath Jewels, 382 St. Armands Circle, will be moving to the mainland in May. The new store will be located at 1310 Main St., in Sarasota. Owner Tina Little opened the St. Armands store in 2001.
+ Circle store Armel Jewelers opens new store in Osprey
Armel Jewelers, on St. Armands Circle, opened an additional store location in March, at 3976 Destination Drive, in Osprey. The store, which will serve the store's south Sarasota clients, is located at Baystreet Village in Town Center, on the corner of Baystreet and U.S. 41.
The store's flagship location, at 22 N. Blvd. of the Presidents, has been on the Circle for 43 years. Storeowner is Michael Melnick.
+ Key Club announces special membership offer
In conjunction with the grand opening of The Tennis Gardens facility at the Longboat Key Club and Resort, the club is offering a special, limited-time membership deal. For new tennis memberships purchased now through May 18, 20% of the initiation fee will be donated to the All-Star Children's Foundation. The foundation is a non-profit organization and has raised more than $2.5 million in the last four years to fight child abuse and neglect in the community.
Tennis members will receive full access to the Tennis Garden facility, as well as access to the many of the club's amenities.
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By Bob Bengford AICP, MAKERS
This is the second of two articles discussing regulatory strategies to address two challenges to creating compatible and livable infill development. The first article, published in February 2011, discussed strategies for protecting existing neighborhoods from the impacts of new development. This article describes concepts for providing usable open space in new multifamily residences.
Smart growth principles call for the development of more intense mixed-use centers at transportation hubs or other strategic locations plus multifamily infill in neighborhood centers. Demographic changes in concert with fuel costs are increasing the demand for compact multifamily housing in Western Washington and throughout the country. With rising land costs, cities are finding it increasingly difficult to create new parkland to serve this increased density. Thus, it's becoming increasingly important for cities to update regulations to provide for usable on-site open space associated with multifamily development.
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The goals and benefits of providing on-site multifamily open space
Research and resources
Notable challenges in providing on-site open space
A comparison in how a few Washington cities regulate open space
Lessons learned/considerations
A reasonable goal for any city should be to provide residents with access to usable open space for recreation and leisure activities. While this is important for all age groups, usable open space is particularly important for children. On-site open space associated with residential development brings a number of other benefits toward creating healthy and livable communities. Below is a sample of some of the more notable benefits:
Health benefits – pathways and recreational facilities such as play areas, swimming pools, and fitness centers promote increased physical activity. Balconies and common areas also offer opportunities for gardening and growing a small amount of herbs, fruit, and/or vegetables;
Enhanced residential setting – this includes an increase in light and air to dwelling units surrounding the common open spaces and enhanced views from units. Where landscaped open spaces are visible from the street or adjacent properties, they bring obvious enhancements to the community's character as well. Courtyard spaces can also offer increased privacy through the strategic configurations and the placement of windows and landscaping;
Environmental benefits – ground level and courtyard spaces and even rooftop decks offer opportunities for trees and plants which consume carbon dioxide and help to reduce stormwater runoff;
Social benefits – well-designed common open spaces provide increased opportunities for social interaction with neighbors;
Safety – common open spaces that incorporate CPTED principles (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) increase the number of "eyes on the space" by allowing families to keep an eye out on children and for residents to be on the lookout for crime; and
General functional benefits – spaces such as balconies can provide a wide range of other functional benefits to residential living. This can include a space to hang-dry clothing, space to barbecue, or conduct certain cleaning or other activities that are difficult to do indoors.
The common open spaces at the coordinated Z-home (first net zero energy multifamily development in the country) and YWCA development in Issaquah Highlands provide for multiple functions. This includes recreational benefits, visual amenities, increased solar access to adjacent units, and low impact development techniques used in the common areas help to manage stormwater impacts from the development on the site.
Below are the challenges that are most often cited to providing usable on-site open space.
Lack of space. This challenge is most notable on smaller sites in heavily urbanized areas where land costs are high. Developers can argue that carving out open spaces reduces the opportunity for rental or sales income. However, the typical configuration of residential buildings on city blocks nearly always leaves plenty of left-over space to accommodate courtyard spaces between buildings and building wings. For constrained infill sites where generously sized courtyards may not be possible, a combination of balconies, rooftop decks, and/or indoor common open space may be sufficient to satisfy open space needs for residents.
Cost. The cost of designing and building the open spaces affect the bottom line of developments in two ways.� Yes, they do add costs to development, but they also help to bring in revenue in terms of sales and/or increased rental rates due to the amenities they create for residents. Ultimately, open spaces don't need to be expensive. The usability of open spaces is often best determined by the basic configuration of spaces and the relationship of units, windows, building walls, and simple landscaping elements. Much of this comes from thoughtful design rather than expensive materials and furnishings.
Maintenance. This is a critical factor in the long term usability of common open spaces. While there are obvious costs associated with maintenance, the design of open spaces can help to reduce ongoing maintenance costs. Where residents have good access to the open spaces and frequently use them, there's a certain amount of self-maintenance that occurs. But maintenance needs to be built into the costs of the development, just as other amenities factor into the rents that residents are willing to pay to live in particular developments.
While much has been written about public open space, literature on the benefits of private on-site open space is surprisingly hard to find. The most common source of information available is within municipal design guidelines and standards. But outside of brief intent statements, guidelines, and graphic examples, an in-depth discussion on the benefits and characteristics of multifamily open spaces are most often left to books and literature.
Some notable sources of information on the design and/or benefits of multifamily open space include:
Housing as if People Mattered and People Places (Cooper Markus and others). These two books – especially Housing as if People Mattered – are the best and most extensive studies of private residential open space that I've found. While the photo examples and graphics feel a little outdated, the contents and design guidelines, which touch on the full range of open space issues, are still spot on. Both books place a strong emphasis on the special needs of families with children.
Site Planning (Lynch and Hack). This classic includes excellent guidance on housing design and discusses outdoor space needs for residents, notably for children and teenagers (which they note are often forgotten in housing design). The book states that "it is better to distribute a varied set of play opportunities in many locations rather than to concentrate them in one area." Lynch and Hack discuss the importance of balancing visibility with privacy and the unique needs of individual housing types.
Pattern Language (Alexander, Ishikawa, Silverstein). �Another classic, this book includes a wealth of ideas in creating livable environments. It includes chapters on the various housing types, the needs of different age groups and families, and the design of a wide range of outdoor spaces associated with housing.
Form-Based Codes (D. Parolek, K. Parolek, and Crawford). This includes a brief section on internal open space and provides guidance on courtyard design. The authors consider appropriate dimensions based on solar access and adjacent building heights and whether the courtyard is on the ground or on a podium over parking.
There are surely other resources that I haven't stumbled upon – therefore please comment if you recommend another great resource on multifamily open space design/needs.
As part of writing this article, I wanted to take a closer look at how some western Washington communities regulated internal multifamily open space. This ultimately included Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, and Redmond. Each city's approach differs somewhat from the others. Also, all four cities recently updated at least some of their applicable standards.
Since each city has a variety of zones that allow for multifamily housing, I've divided the following chart into the segments - by housing type: apartments (single purpose), apartments in a dense mixed-use setting, and townhouses. For each city, the chart addresses the amount of open space required, design-related requirements, applicable design review process, and finally some comments and observations.
Comparing Multifamily Open Space Requirements
Housing Type – Apartments (single purpose multifamily uses)
Applicable zones?
Lowrise zones
R-3 – R-5 zones and commercial zones
R-10-30 zones,
R-12 to R-30
Standards influencing amount and type of open space
Open space standards plus setbacks, density limit, parking, floor area ratio (FAR), building/ façade width limits & Green Factor provisions
Usable yard space plus setbacks, minimum lot size, parking, density limit (R-4L zone only), and landscaping standards
Multifamily play area standards plus setbacks, density limit, parking, lot coverage, impervious area, greenscape standards (front yard), and landscape standards
Specific open space standards plus setbacks, landscaping, parking, lot coverage, and impervious surface standards
Open space required/unit
L1 zone: 300sf common open space/unit (average)
L2-4 zones:
25% of the lot area as open space at ground level – except 50% can be balconies/decks for L3-4 zones
10% of the lot size (R zones – but not C zones);
C-zones – 10% of site not covered by buildings must be landscaped
Emphasis on children's play areas – 800sf/10 units plus 50sf/unit above 10 units
Minimum 20% of lot
Required standards for open space
Common open space – min 10' dimension and 250sf area; may be in front, side or rear yard;
Balcony/deck – min 6' dimension + 60sf area
Usable yard space – min 15' dimension; May not be in front yard; May be any combination of private & shared space
800sf min size and min. dimension of 25'; Design standards on accessibility, amenity elements and separation from auto areas
All yards + decks and porches may count as open space provided they have minimum 15' dimensions; For multi-lot developments, standard can be applied for whole development
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Design review required for projects over certain size threshold or for projects seeking design departures
No existing design guidelines or review process (although MAKERS recently conducted a study for examining options for city to consider)
No design guidelines or other design review process for the R-zone development
25% of open space for large developments must be as common open space; Includes guidelines for common open space and landscaping design; Design review process for all multifamily
Comments and observations
New code generally reduces the amount of open space required – but has a greater emphasis on the design/usability of the space; Recent increase in "green factor" requirements is more challenging/ costly to applicants
Other than dimensional standards noted above, there are no standards/ guidance for multifamily open space in the standard commercial zones
Unique in that focus is only on children's play areas; No mention of balconies or other usable open space provisions.
For citywide standards, biggest emphasis on variety of site and building design
Housing Type – Apartments (higher intensity mixed-use zones)
Applicable zones
Commercial zones
Various Mixed-Use Center districts
Downtown zones and Bel-Red corridor zones (new)
Downtown zones, Overlake Village zones
Amenity area plus setbacks, density limit, floor area ratio, parking, and green factor provisions
Yard space standards plus density minimum, parking, mass reduction standards, and landscaping standards
Floor area ratio (FAR), max floorplate standards, tower stepback pro-visions, sidewalk/ building relationship, parking, and FAR bonus incentive provisions (some relate to outdoor open space)
Minimum open space standards, parking, setbacks and max floor area ratio standards
Commercial zones: 5% of residential floor area (amenity area)
100sf/unit yard space
No specific requirement for Downtown or the Bel-Red Corridor
Downtown – 100sf common open space/unit + min 50sf private open space/unit; Overlake – 6.25% of gross residential floor area as open space
Required design standards for open space
Shared open space – min 10' dimension and 250sf area; Front, side or rear yards OK;
Balcony/deck – min 6' dim. + 60sf area; Must not be enclosed; Rooftop space not counted as amenity area
Recently updated: 100% of space may be common yard space – min 15' dimension + other design standards;
Balconies up to 50% required yard space – at least 35sf and min 4' dimension;
Rooftop deck up to 25% of yard space in mixed-use buildings
There are standards & guidelines for public open spaces for Downtown and the Bel-Red Corridor, but no standards or guidelines for private open space for multifamily uses (no mention of balconies, for instance)
Downtown – up to 100% of required open space can be common, at least 200sf in area, min 12' dimensions;
Overlake – up to 100% of required open space can be common, but up to 50% can be private and/or rooftop open space
Yes, there are guidelines and an administrative design review process, but again, no guidance for private open space for multifamily uses
Design review for all multifamily; There is more design guidance for open spaces in Overlake, than for Downtown – except there are specific courtyard dimensional standards for downtown
Recent update reduces amount of open space but places more emphasis on design quality, usability
Updated standards addressed some serious regulatory shortcomings; City will probably give it some time during poor economy and see how new developments work out before creating a new design review program
Private open space isn't directly addressed at all; The focus is more on maximum building forms, street/ sidewalk relationship, and incentives for public open space
It is interesting to see somewhat different open space approaches between Downtown and Overlake (perhaps the timing – Overlake Standards are newer – has something to do with it). Downtown's specific standards for minimum courtyard width are unique, amongst the four cities reviewed here
Housing Type: Townhouses
R-3 –R-5 zones; Mixed-use zones
R-10 – R-30 zones
R-12 to R-30 zones, plus Downtown & Overlake Zones
Open space standards plus setbacks, density limit, floor area ratio, green factor, and building/ façade width limits
Usable yard space plus setbacks, minimum lot size, and density limit
There are no standards specific to townhouses – see open space standards referenced above for apartments in multifamily zones
There are no standards specific to townhouses – see open space standards referenced above for apartments in multifamily zones.
For Downtown – Townhouses with at least 200sf of private open space and minimum dimension of 10' are exempt from common open space standards.
300sf private ground level space (avg) with min dimensions of 10'
10% of the lot size in R-zones;
200sf/unit yard space in MX zones
Space must be directly accessible to unit; For sloping lots, decks can qualify as ground level space
Usable yard space – min 15' dimension; may not be in front yard
Administrative design review required for all townhouses; Process may allow some flexibility in the amount and design of open space
Updated standards and administrative design review process provide greater flexibility than old standards and focus more on the quality of open space
New townhouse standards in MX zones addressed serious shortcomings, but the R-3-5 zones outside of MX centers still lack open space standards/guidance
The setbacks and lot coverage provisions will be most influential for townhouses (other than basic market conditions); The play area provision ensures that there will be some common open space
The 20% open space with min. 15' dimensions seem very restrictive and challenging; Planner Jeff Churchill noted that there isn't a lot of undeveloped R-12-30 zoned land left in the city
With by far the largest pool of development test cases in Washington and the most intensive multifamily zoning code update process, the inclusion of Seattle in this study is essential. I met with Mike Podowski, the City's Land Use Policy Supervisor, to talk about this article, the City's recent update, and some lessons learned. Mike reiterated that is was important for the new code to add more flexibility while enhancing the design criteria and making some refinements to the review process (notably for townhouses). Like Seattle's new code, he suggested my research table above compare different open space requirements based on the type of housing. He was also curious about research on the benefits of providing for open space.
Seattle's new code substantially reduces the amount of required open space in many cases, but adds greater emphasis on the quality and usability of the open space. I talked about the new code with architect Radim Blazej (Caron Architects), who is familiar with both the old and new codes. Radim reiterated that the added flexibility in the code regarding open space dimensions makes the code much easier to work with. For example, he indicated that the opportunity to provide up to 50% of the usable open space on the roof was an attractive opportunity. He's found that such rooftop spaces are most desirable for residents in the more urbanized settings due to the view potential and sense of privacy.
The City's previous code (up to 2008) had basically no open space standards. As a result, there are a number of developments (particularly in the greater downtown area) that provide no open space or poorly designed open space. As part of a citywide "Design Review Project," I had a chance to work with the City (with MAKERS) to examine the shortcomings and propose solutions. This project included the following components:
A study on the establishment of a design review program. The project reviewed numerous examples and identified a number of optional approaches that might work for Tacoma.
Updating the design standards for the various mixed-use zones (adopted 2008).
Without a special design review process in place, there was a strong desire to adopt prescriptive standards to address open space and other design shortcomings. While this approach offers less design flexibility, the standards offer a number of choices in how their requirements can be met. The newly adopted standards are reflected in the chart above in the city's mixed-use center zones only.
Bellevue's regulatory approach stands out as the most unique of the four communities particularly because the city has very few established standards for private open space in multifamily developments. The city's design standards and guidelines for the most densely developed areas (Downtown and the Bel-Red Corridor) place much greater emphasis on providing publicly accessible open spaces – in addition to providing guidance for the form and character of development. Other specific comments and observations:
The recent Bel-Red Corridor Design Guidelines are the most recent guidelines project undertaken by the city, and thus represent the latest in thinking about urban design in the city. The Bel-Red code emphasizes form-based standards and includes an extensive density bonus system that includes incentives for public open space. The guidelines include numerous photos of acceptable and unacceptable design examples addressing streetscape elements, building form/character and design details, but they don't specifically address private residential open space. Perhaps with the approach in emphasizing high quality streetscape and public open space, there is a reduced need to regulate the amount and type of private internal open space for multifamily?
As a Bellevue resident, I often explore new jogging routes all over downtown. I've found that downtown's super block configuration often leaves a considerable amount of land for public open space, given the natural (and/or regulatory) limitations on tower floor-plates and the extent of underground parking. Or, perhaps this open space is the result of the city's policies, guidelines and standards? Likely, it's a combination of both.
Most apartment/condo developments in downtown appear to have a good mixture of internal open spaces including balconies, ground level plazas, upper level courtyards over parking decks (there are many), some internal recreational space, and some roof top decks (at least that I know about). The smaller infill mid-rise developments appear to have the smallest amount of open space – a situation common in nearly all urban centers in the region.
Emil King, the city's Strategic Planning Manager, noted that perhaps there was a reduced need for on-site private open space within developments that are adjacent to public parks or plazas (and I agree). He mentioned projects adjacent to the Downtown Park and the smaller Ashwood Park and Plaza as good examples.
Having met with planner Jeff Churchill several times over the past couple years, I was aware that Redmond was in the midst of a major zoning code update and had recently adopted new zoning and design standards for the Overlake area. Additional observations and comments:
The open space standards for the multifamily zones focus primarily on landscaped ground level open space. Jeff noted that these are essentially suburban type standards, but that very little developable land in these zones remains.
The courtyard dimensional standards for Downtown are noteworthy for their ability to enhance the desirability and usability of such spaces.
The Downtown open space standards include a "fee in lieu of" open space option, but only for up to 50% of the required common open space.
First of all, it's obvious that individual regulations need to suit the unique needs of the community. By this, I mean a combination of local market demographics and unique community characteristics and goals. Some keys in crafting approaches for regulating and designing multifamily open space include:
Recognize different needs for different housing types. Townhomes and other ground based multifamily housing types have different needs than apartment buildings with stacked flats. Regulations need to reflect those inherent differences.
Involve local developers, designers, and builders. It's always important to talk with the local development community to find out what's working and get them involved in any process to update development standards.
Bigger is not necessarily better. Communities requiring an excessive amount and/or sizes of open spaces can actually discourage development by impacting the viability of development. The problem is compounded when there isn't adequate design guidance for such spaces. I've found it more effective to work with the community in providing guidance in designing usable open spaces and determining the amount of usable open space necessary for livable developments and given reasonable development objectives.
Encourage a range of open space types. This is particularly important for apartment buildings. Visible common open spaces such as courtyards are typically the most important open space resources, but other types of open space should be encouraged.
Consider reduced on-site open space needs for developments adjacent to public parks. "Adjacent" is the key word, as it's the direct visibility and accessibility that provide the link.
Test the standards. Consider both existing (if applicable) and prospective multifamily development examples that meet other zoning standards to determine different ways that developers might choose to meet the standards. Assume the worst case scenario – is it good enough? On the other hand, are the requirements overly difficult or costly to meet?
Provide examples – both good and bad. Photos and other graphic examples are helpful for developers, staff, and other participants in the development review process. I've found the bad examples to be just as helpful as the good ones. I also suggest to communities to build a photo library of completed projects that they can share with prospective applicants when needed.
These open spaces above are both built over parking decks - the landscape elements help them function as a green roof while providing for visual and functional amenities to the surrounding units.
The left example above from Bainbridge Island integrates large existing trees into a relatively large "commons" while the right example in downtown Bellevue doubles as usable public open space, as there is a coffee shop to the left.
Obviously bad examples. The space on the left offers no amenities other than grass area - and the slopes reduce the usability of the space for informal recreation. The large blank walls and elevation change between the open space and the dwelling units reduce its attractiveness.
It's obvious that these courtyards are much too narrow to function as usable open space. The design severely limits the direct sunlight available to the space and also reduces the solar access and privacy to the adjacent units.
Attractive rooftop open space (left) and a pea patch example (right). The pea patch is at the Alycone Apartments in South Lake Union, Seattle. It's situated on an upper level deck, but visible from dwelling units on both sides, very accessible, and receives ample morning and afternoon sunlight. When I visited the development last year, there was a waiting list for residents to get one of the small plots. You can see the rain barrels in the background, which include rain water from adjacent roofs and provide a water source for gardeners. The complex also provides basic tools for residents. The complex uses the pea patch as a marketing tool (see for yourself) and it has become a popular social activity for residents.
These townhouses include usable semi-private front yard open spaces, while the left example adds balconies for each unit that help to expand the living area of the units.
These townhomes were provided with far too little open space amenities. There is basically no setback in the rear yard, while the long asphalt driveways can be viewed as a wasted opportunity (move building closer to street and provide some usable open space in the back). Also, the balconies appear much too narrow to invite use.
All of the books referenced above can be found on Amazon.com or check with your favorite book retailer. Other notable resources:
Seattle land use code. Notable sections: SMC 23.45.016 (lowrise open space requirements), SMC 23.47A.024 (residential amenity areas), and for the city's design guidelines, go to the following link: Design Review Program Applicant's Toolbox: Design Guidelines
Tacoma land use code. See 13.06.300(g) for Mixed-Use Center District yard space standards.
Bellevue land use code. For the Bel-Red Design Guidelines, see Section 20.25D.150. For Downtown, see Chapter 20.25A.
Redmond's new zoning code. Notable chapters are 21.08 (residential regulations), 21.10 (downtown regulations), 21.12 (Overlake regulations), and 21.36 (open space). See Article III for detailed design standards.
Other notable codes/guidelines addressing residential open space:
Portland has a number of great resources including the 1998/2008 Community Design Guidelines.
Everett's Core Residential Development and Design Standards; go to Section 33G.060 for open space.
Pat Dugan has a unique combination of experience in both planning and public finance, spanning 35 years. As a planner, he has been a planning director in two cities (Auburn and Burien), and two regional planning agencies in Oregon and Washington; and was a planning manager in Goleta, California. In public finance, Pat has served as the chief financial officer in four public agencies including the Cities of Auburn and Lynnwood, and the Snohomish County Public Works Department. He has written extensively on financing capital facility programs and on public finance for planners. Pat now offers planning and public finance consulting services and in his own firm, Dugan Consulting Services in Everett and can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Anindita Mitra, AICP is the Founder of CREÄ Affiliates, LLC a planning and urban design consultancy that focuses on creating awareness of unsustainable practices, and offers a platform for affected parties to openly communicate and collaborate to arrive at creative sustainable solutions. She is also one of the Co-Chairs of the Climate and Sustainability Initiative of the Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Anindita's current interests include the development of sustainable master plans and streetscape designs; establishing sustainable community indicators and their integration into comprehensive plans and governance; identifying creative solutions directing communities towards energy-independence; preparing communities for the challenges potentially brought upon by the Climate Change phenomenon; and advancing the integration of transit and non-motorized travel solutions into community land use planning. She has worked throughout the United States for both the public and private sectors.
Phil Olbrechts is a member of Olbrechts and Associates, PLLC. His practice focus is upon land use, real property and municipal law. He currently serves as hearing examiner for eight municipalities and city attorney for three cities. He represents both public and private parties and has made hundreds of presentations and on land use law throughout the State of Washington.
Bob Bengford, AICP, is a Partner with MAKERS architecture, planning and urban design firm. Bob's community design work encompasses all transects, from urban downtowns and transit-oriented development to rural area planning. Since joining MAKERS 13 years ago, Bob's specialty has been helping communities craft usable development regulations and design guidelines. The combination of growing up in a sprawling Orange County (CA) track home subdivision, reviewing development plans against antiquated and inconsistent codes in rural Bonner County (ID), and working with a great mentor at MAKERS (John Owen) have helped Bob recognize the critical importance of good development regulations and design guidelines in shaping vital and healthy communities. As a resident of Bellevue, Bob has been active in various community planning issues. He's also an active four-season bicycle commuter, hiker, gardener, and urban explorer.
*The Articles appearing in the "Planning Advisor" column represent the opinions of the authors and do not
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I just had to cancel a dinner reservation for three on Nov. 21st at 5:45 just in case someone is interested!
Ohana dinner 11/22
Cancelled a dinner for 3 at 'Ohanas on 11/22 at 7:50.
La Hacienda de San Angel 11/23 dinner
Cancelled La Hacienda de San Angel 5pm dinner for 3 on 11/23
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Cancelling the following at about 9pm Eastern tonight (6/18) - all for a party of 5:
Sat Nov 17, 4:50pm Ohana
Sun Nov 18, 11:30am Yak & Yeti
Mon Nov 19, 12pm Mama Melrose Fantasmic Package
Tues Nov 20, 9am 1900 Park Fare
Tues Nov 20, 5:30pm Chef Mickey
Wed Nov 21, 5:45 Garden Grill
Just cancelled a whole bunch of ressies for Chef Mickeys (breakfast and dinner) Le cellier, Coral Reef, Ohanas, F! at MM, Via Napoli. all for various times and days for the week Nov 25th-dec 2nd
Biergarten cancelled for party of 3 on 11/23 at 6pm
1900 Park Fare for 3 on 11/25 at 9am is now available, I am logging on now to cancel it.
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Ohana on 11/27, party of 5 at 6:50 pm
Biergarten on 11/30, party of 6 at 6:45 pm
cancelled today:
La Hacienda de San Angel on 11/28 at 7:00PM for 3.
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Week of Thanksgiving Cancellations!!!
We just cancelled our Thanskgiving week trip to Walt Disney World.
Within the hour, I will cancel our ADRs.
Hopefully, a fellow DISer can snag the ADRs. :wizard:
Here's what I am cancelling (all for party of 5):
November 18, 2012 - The Plaza Restaurant (MK) @7:15PM
November 19, 2012 - 50's Prime Time Cafe (DHS) @ 7:35PM
November 20, 2012 - Nine Dragons (Epcot) @12:00PM
November 21, 2012 - Rainforest Cafe (DAK) @7:45PM
November 22, 2012 - Chef Mickey's (Contemporary) @11:10AM
November 22, 2012 - Via Napoli (Epcot) @12:45PM
November 22, 2012 - Tutto Italia (Epcot) @8:25PM
It seems like no one wants dinner at O'hana's the week of 11/10 after 9:00 PM. Tons of openings!
Cancelled Garden Grill for 11/17/2012 @ 5:40 for 4 guests.
Cancelled a 5:25p at LTT on Nov. 27th
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Dear Upretyji,
It was nice to hear from you.
I have been wanting to write to you since March. However, I realized that nothing I have to say will surprise you.
But since other students may wish to hear about my experiences, I will share them with you briefly here. Since I returned to Taiwan, I have practiced faithfully the program you gave me in Kathmandu. Here are some of the results:
1. My body changed drastically in the first three weeks of daily practice. My digestive system began to function much better--and much faster. I was thirsty more often than I was before, so I drank more water than usual. I cut my normal caffeine (tea) intake in half.
2. My stamina improved--mental and physical. As a translator, I need intense concentration for extended periods of time, every day.
3. I lost one or two inches from my waist, but I didn't lose any weight. My arms and legs have filled out. I realized that after engaging in sports for the first 30 years of my life, over the past 20 years, I had lost all my muscle tone.
4. I also realized how much flexibility I had lost over the years. I started to enjoy new freedom of movement. I get surprising pleasure out of bending down to pick things up, or tie my shoes.
5. My lower back is much stronger. My posture is better.
6. I have more peace, and feel less stress from day-to-day, which benefits everyone around me.
I was so excited after the first few weeks that I wanted to write and tell you these things. But I also know that the easiest thing in the world is to make fast progress for a few weeks...and then stop. Fortunately, the benefits have been so dramatic that I have continued to practice. I learn something about changes taking place in my body just about every day. There's always something, some new discovery, and all I have to do is devote one hour a day. I have never been a "morning person," but now I can hardly imagine leaving for work without practicing yoga first. I enjoy it.
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For all this, I thank you.
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SavvyChic X: Honoring Pat and Shirley Boone
By Nate Ethell ('08, MBA '13)
Celebrating a decade of SavvyChic, the annual benefit and fashion show for Pepperdine's Boone Center for the Family, the 10th-anniversary event held special significance as the University honored the 60-year marriage of beloved benefactors Pat and Shirley Boone. With a nod to the styles, music, and icons that "dressed" the generations of Pat and Shirley, this year's runway fashions showcased "Six Decades of Fashion… 60 Years of Boone Bliss." SavvyChic is hosted each year by the Friends of the Family League, an auxiliary of the Boone Center whose mission is to enrich the work of the center by raising annual and endowment funds.
President Andy Benton congratulates Shirley and
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Shirley and Pat with daughters Cherry, Lindy, Debby,
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