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4-6 pm Enjoy an up close look at an actual gondola cabin car at the Museum's G Street entrance

6–7:30 pm Panel
International and domestic experts describe urban gondola transportation systems to inform a discussion about the proposed gondola connecting Georgetown, D.C. with Rosslyn, Virginia. Georgetown, a historically significant and vibrant commercial, residential and employment area, lacks a connection to Washington’s Metrorail system. Rosslyn is set for major commercial and residential redevelopment. These conditions have fostered an exploration of transportation solutions to connect the two communities. Panelists discuss precedents of successful gondola systems around the world and examine the feasibility of implementing one locally.

Panelists include:
Otto Condon, ZGF Architects
Rafael Nanclares, former secretary for transport and traffic in Medellin, Colombia
Brett Dodson, tram and operations manager, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
Richard Eisenhauer, Portland Bureau of Transportation
Roger Lewis, professor emeritus of architecture, University of Maryland (moderator)

Presented with Georgetown University and the Georgetown Business Improvement District.

1.5 LU (AIA) / 1.5 PDH (LA CES) / 1.5 CM (AICP)

$12 Members; $10 Students; $20 Non-members. Pre-registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.

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The Museum's award-winning Shop and Firehook Café are open for one hour prior to the start of the program. Shop and Café hours are subject to change.

Rendering of the proposed gondola linking Georgetown with Rosslyn, VA. Courtesy of Georgetown Business Improvement District.