Urban Waterfronts 26: Unending Opportunities
Sponsored by Waterfront Center
| When | November 20, 2008 - November 22, 2008 |
| Where | Chicago, Illinois |
| For More Information | The Waterfront Center 202-337-0356 mail@waterfrontcenter.org http://www.waterfrontcenter.org |
The 26th annual international conference on waterfront planning, development and culture will be held at the historic Drake Hotel on the Magnificent Mile. Urban Waterfronts 26 November 20 - 22, 2008, Chicago, Illinois, with Pre-Conference Workshop, November 19-20, 2008 Check for updates: Conference Outline, Fees and Registration will be posted.
Conference Program
Our program is organized under three broad themes: Economic Development Issues, Public Policy Questions and Design Considerations offering three simultaneous tracks and a total of nine panels. Within the conference matrix there are sessions planned for those with an interest in "green" issues, historic preservation and water-related matters. Besides the Friday keynote and Saturday finale addresses, the announcement and presentation of the 2008 Excellence on the Waterfront Awards will take place on Friday, November 21 at the hotel. Jim August, Chief Executive Officer of The Forks North Portage, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is this year's jury chair and will preside.
