New Urbanism Conference: 10/23 in Dallas

" Texas is expected to grow from a population of almost 25 million people in 2010 to between 33 million and 41 million people by 2030."

The North Central Texas region will experience much of this growth as it moves from the current population of 6.5 million people to an estimated 9.1 million people by 2030. This growth will have dramatic impacts on air quality, infrastructure needs, congestion and quality of life in the North Texas area. Smart use of our existing infrastructure as well as understanding the importance of how all forms of transportation will be integrated into the fabric of our urban and suburban areas will help us manage that growth sustainably.

Speakers:

Jon Hockenyos
expert in economics and public policy

Peter Swift
dynamic leader in the area of walk-able communities

John Norquist
former mayor of Milwaukee , author, and expert in urban issues

Steve Mouzon
author, architect, and President of the New Urban Guild and Original Green

When: Thursday October 23, 2008, 8.00am – 5.00pm

Where: @ The Old Red Courthouse in Downtown Dallas

How: Registration online ONLY at WWW.CNUNTX.ORG
(online via credit card or by cash / check @ the door)

Registration:

$20 for Students
with a valid student ID

$60 for Non-Profit &
Government Employees

$85 for Private &
Professional Employees


Dear Urban Enthusiasts,

The Congress of New Urbanism is hosting a day long symposium on Urbanism October 23rd at the Old Red Courthouse.

Speakers for the day include:

Steve Mouzon is an architect, author, and lecturer from Miami Beach . He is the founding principal of the New Urban Guild and a board member of the Guild Foundation. The Guild Foundation and the New Urban Guild focus on education about, and design of, architecture within developments based on the principles of the New Urbanism.

John Norquist was the Mayor of Milwaukee from 1988-2004. Under his leadership, Milwaukee experienced a decline in poverty, saw a boom in new downtown housing, and became a leading center of education and welfare reform. He is a leader in national discussions on urban design and educational issues. John is the author of “The Wealth of Cities,” and has taught courses in urban policy and urban planning at the University of Chicago , The University of Wisconsin— Milwaukee , and at Marquette University . John also sets on the TXDOT Urban Thoroughfares Committee.

Jon Hockenyos has had a life-long interest in economics and public policy. Following stints as an aide to a member of the British Parliament and work on a Senatorial campaign in his home state of Illinois , Mr. Hockenyos founded TXP while attending the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin in 1987. TXP is an economic analysis and public policy consulting firm that specializes in helping clients define and shape public policy on emerging issues as well as traditional economic development.

Peter Swift has been working within engineering and urban design for 35 years. Mr. Swift works consistently with sustainable traffic engineering and traditional town planning throughout the United States , Canada , Central America and the Middle East . He is one of the early Charter members of the Congress of the New Urbanism. He is a Knight Fellow with the University of Miami . He is a frequent lecturer on Traditional Town Planning and narrower streets.