26th Waterfront Center Conference - Chicago, 20-22 November 2008 20-11-2008, Source: Urbanicity Introduction The Waterfront Center, a non-profit educational organization, was formed in
1981 in the belief that waterfronts — where the land meets the ocean, bay, lake,
river or canal — are unique, finite resources. The vital characteristic that
separates waterfronts from other areas in a community is the relationship to
water. The 26th annual international conference on waterfront planning,
development and culture is sponsored by the Waterfront Center.
Description
The 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.
Water Ceremony
The Water Ceremony has become a conference tradition. Individuals who have
been asked to bring a small bottle of water from the rivers, lakes or bays that
touch their cities pour the water into a bowl to symbolize the waterfront
community’s collective commitment to the health of the world’s waters as well as
to sound waterfront planning and development practice. If you would like to join
in the ceremony, please contact the Center or just bring your contribution.
Information
Waterfront Center
Telephone: +1 202 337 0356
email:
mail@waterfrontcenter.org
Programme
For a detailed overview of the programme as well as a registration form,
click
here.
Location
Register Links Click here to download the conference brochureClick here to visit the website of the Waterfront Centerback |
