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News & Updates » Valley Forward's Livability Summit To Feature Nationally Renowned Experts on Smart Growth |
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For Immediate Release:
February 21, 2006
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| WHAT: |
Nationally renowned experts on smart growth will address 300+ business and civic leaders at Valley Forward's Livability Summit in a half-day program on building quality communities. Among topics to be discussed are: What is smart growth and how do communities grow smarter? Why are some places more livable, desirable and sustainable than others? How does Maricopa County rank? Can land use and open space planning, urban design, water management, renewable energy, transportation and air quality be linked in integrated solutions to growth issues? |
| WHO: |
Keynote speakers include CHRISTINE
TODD WHITMAN, co-chair, National Smart Growth
Council & former U.S. EPA Administrator; and JOEL
GARREAU, editor for the Washington Post and
author of "Radical Evolution" and "Edge City: Life on
the New Frontier." Whitman actively seeks ways to influence
government, business and industry to remove barriers
to applying principles of good planning, better known
as "smart growth." Garreau is dedicated to the creation
of more livable and profitable urban areas worldwide.
In addition, a nationally recognized panel of experts on growth issues and livable communities will participate in an interactive moderated panel discussion. Panelists include: Gil Friend of Natural Logic Inc. in Berkeley, Calif.; Michael Pyatok of Stardust Center for Affordable Homes & the Family in Phoenix, Ariz.; and Jim Durrett of the Livable Communities Coalition in Atlanta, Georgia. |
| WHEN: |
Friday, April 21, 2006
7:30 a.m.: Registration, Continental Breakfast & Preview of Valley Forward's
Resource Area featuring exhibits on local sustainability initiatives
8 a.m.: Welcome Remarks - Moderator: Ned Foster, KTAR 620 Newsradio
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.: Morning Keynote - Christine Todd Whitman
9:45 - 11:45 a.m.: Panel Discussions
Noon: Luncheon
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Afternoon Keynote - Joel Garreau |
| WHERE: |
Phoenix Convention Center
111 North Third Street
Phoenix, AZ |
| ADMISSION: |
Open to the public; advanced reservations required. Individual seating available at $130 per person and tables of 10 at $1,250 each. For reservations or information, call (602) 240-2408. |
| CONTACT: |
Diane Brossart
Valley Forward Association (602) 240-2408
Valley Forward is a 37-year-old, non-profit public interest organization that brings business and civic leaders together to convene public dialogue on regional issues and to promote cooperative efforts to improve the environment and livability of Valley communities. |
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