the envisioning annapolis project began with a series of free, public lectures held in annapolis from september 2007 through june 2008. the speakers included leading experts in the fields of urban planning, urban design, public transportation, immigration, and historic preservation. organized by the envisioning annapolis foundation, ms&r and miriam gusevich, these lectures were intended to stimulate civic dialogue among residents and outsiders regarding the urban sprawl and development issues facing the 21st-century american city. all lectures were held at the maryland hall center for creative arts, with one exception held at the boys and girls club of annapolis.