Conference on SUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION IN THE INFORMATION AGE: Role of Infrastructure in Metropolitan Development
Wednesday, 05/13/2009, 9:30am–5:30pm
Due to overwhelming response, this event is no longer accepting RSVPs. Seats will be available first to those that have RSVP'd and then on a first come, first serve basis.
Advanced registration is required for admission to the conference. If you have not registered, please email Sara Romanoski at sromanoski@aiany.org to check for remaining availability.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, DPAMD, Global alliance for ICT and Development
Invite you to participate in the
Conference on
SUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION IN THE INFORMATION AGE
Role of Infrastructure in Metropolitan Development
Featuring Mayors, Policy Makers, City Officials and Leaders from:
New York (USA)
Jakarta(Indonesia)
Melbourne (Australia)
Tuebingen (Germany)
Cape Town (South Africa)
Curitiba (Brazil)
Rosario (Argentina)
Nearly 60 million people are added to the urban population each year in the developing countries. The conference addresses the global challenges posed by rapid urbanization - from poverty and inequality to the impact of natural and man-made disasters. Discussion will focus on implementation of sustainable planning and infrastructure through the use of information communication technologies.
Organized by: UN-Habitat, UNDESA- DPAMD GAID, the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter, Regional Plan Association, United Cities and Local Governments
Sponsored by: The Building and Social Housing Foundation (BSHF), Forum for Urban Design, Novartis Corporation
Location: ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations Headquarters
Price: Free
CES LUs: 5.5, CES HSW: 5.5, CES SD: 5.5
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