Well, originally for me – but I expect PT readers may have some suggestions. Add them in Comments.
Asks Sam:
I am developing the program for the Vancouver Urban Forum on June 6. I am wondering who you might recommend as someone who could articulate the anti-density argument well.
Also, do you have any thoughts about:
— local people with interesting contributions to the topic of “achieving urban densification”. Because the formula is biased toward short presentations [7 minutes, 12 minutes, etc.], it might be easier to find local people interested in this.
— studies or insights from elsewhere that could be highlighted. We plan to have sessions where there will be brief summaries of some of the topics that are being covered in other places.
Anti-density? Surely Wendy Cox or perhaps someone like Adrian Moore from Reason (headquartered in West L.A.) might be interested in attending?
As for studies from elsewhere, did you know that Andreas Røhl is in Vancouver for the next 8 months?
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/04/11/calgary-cyclist-consultation.html