Chicago River Summit
8th annual Chicago River Summit
The Chicago River: A New Narrative
Friday, May 4, 2012
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Revitalization of the Chicago River has garnered national and international attention over the better part of the last few years. And for the past 30 years, Friends has been at the forefront pushing for this renaissance. We are delighted to host a stellar conversation between visionary leaders brought together to share ideas and discuss what the next chapter in the story of the Chicago River and its relationship to the land and city around it might be in regards to a clean and healthy river for use by people and wildlife, including infrastructure, recreation, architecture, transportation, food production and on and on…
Conversation Leaders
Urbanism frame Mitchell Joachim, Ph.D., Assoc. AIA, Co-President, Terreform ONE + Partner, Planetary ONE
Ecology frame Laurel Ross, Urban Conservation Director-Environment, Culture, and Conservation-Chicago Region, The Field Museum
Political frame Congressman Michael Quigley, Illinois 5th District and long-time river activist
Moderated by Geoffrey Baer, Program Host and Producer, WTTW Channel 11 Chicago
Details
Date
Friday, May 4, 2012
Time
10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. - Event registration & networking, refreshments provided by Hotel 71
11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Presentations & directed discussion on future visions of the Chicago River
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Networking with box lunches provided by Hotel 71
Audience
Professionals, students, and lovers of architecture, engineering, design, policy, planning, and the river
Location
Hotel 71 Penthouse Ballroom
Tickets
$10 - Students
$25 - Friends members
$35 - Non-members
$100 - VIP reserved seating
With the exception of VIP seating, all seats are general admission. Lunch is included in the ticket price. Space is limited!
Friends collaborative work over the past 30 years played a large role in reshaping the City of Chicago’s policy regarding development along the Chicago River and we continue in our role as advocates for cleaner water and increased public access with proven success. Join us at the 8th annual Chicago River Summit: A New Narrative and be inspired by thoughtful and bold ideas for the next chapter of the Chicago River’s story.
For more information or to have your company become a part of this exciting afternoon through sponsorship, contact John Quail at (312) 939-0490, ext. 20.
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