June 09, 2010
Omahans will have the opportunity to debate the future of mass transit in America Wednesday, July 14, in conjunction with a special event at Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater, 1340 Mike Fahey St.
Film Streams – in partnership with Live Well Omaha Kids, Omaha by Design, Environment Omaha and the City of Omaha Planning Department – will host a screening of Beyond the Motor City at 7:00pm. The PBS documentary explores the country’s historic decisions to invest in highways and automotive infrastructure and the resulting effects in many cities on accessible metro transit systems, safe walking and biking, sustainable development, urban vitality and socially equitable communities.
The Omaha screening is part of The Blueprint America Screening Tour, a nationwide campaign designed to spark local discussion on the topic. “Environment Omaha is all about creating an environmental vision for the future of our city, and transportation is one of the major issues on the table,” said Connie Spellman, director of Omaha by Design. “We hope the film inspires Omahans to think creatively about how to improve the way we move around our city and what shape its future growth should take.”
Following the screening, the film’s director – Aaron Woolf – will moderate a discussion with the audience. The screening and discussion are free and open to the public.
For more information about the screening, contact Casey Logan at 402.933.0259 or casey@filmstreams.org. For more information about Environment Omaha, call 402.554.4010 or visit www.environmentomaha.com.