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exercises helped develop participants’ understanding of how architecture affects <br />them, and the design vocabulary to express their thoughts in the full group <br />discussion. <br />Thomas Hacker then explained the project drivers for the concept design, which <br />have emerged from the technical studies and public involvement completed to <br />date. He also showed the concept designs in progress. The drivers discussed <br />were: <br />A Sense of Welcome: A building which is inviting, easy to understand and <br />navigate, and a model of universal access and community interactivity <br />Efficiency: reflected in appropriate consolidation, functionality and <br />adaptability <br />A Model of Sustainability: a living building using less energy and <br />demonstrating appropriate technologies <br />Capacity for Future expansion: potential to consolidate services <br />incrementally over time, adaptability <br />Mr. Hacker then showed multiple images to facilitate large group discussions <br />about: Building materials, Building architectural forms, Outdoor environments, <br />and Building entrances. The group engaged with Mr. Hacker about what they <br />thought was appropriate for a new city hall in each of these building component <br />categories. The information gathered in Community Forum #5 will be used to <br />inform the ongoing design process and will be evident in the work presented to <br />city council at the December 12, 2007 workshop. <br />The Forum organizers and presenters included: <br />Judith Castro, T’NT <br />Jonah Cohen, Thomas Hacker Architects Inc. (THA) <br />Dana Ing Crawford, THA <br />Julie Fischer, T’NT <br />Thomas Hacker, THA <br />Mike Penwell, City <br />Jana Rygas, T’NT Consultants (T’NT) <br />Steve Simpson, THA <br />Ellen Teninty, T’NT <br />Chris Watchie, T’NT <br />FIRST REACTIONS <br />Participants were shown twelve public buildings and asked to respond “Like it, <br />Neutral, or Don’t Like it” using clicker technology. Responses were not to be <br />linked to whether the building was appropriate for Eugene’s City Hall, but as a <br />