New Urbanism conference in Schenectady

[Liz Pohlmann]

Join ESF Coalition member Congress for the New Urbanism New York for this upcoming event! 

 

CNU New York’s Regional Summit at Schenectady’s Stockade
May 10 - May 11, 2013 (Friday evening and Saturday) At the Stockade Inn, Mad Jack Brewing and Van Dyck Lounge Schenectady, NY
 

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Schenectady’s Stockade District is among the oldest neighborhoods in the USA with over 40 buildings older than 200 years. The Stockade district was established as a Dutch and Native American trading post in 1661 and is an inspiration to New Urbanists. The adjacent Schenectady downtown received a stunning, New Urbanist makeover in 2010.
The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)is the leading national organization promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhood development, economic sustainability and healthier living conditions, and CNU New York is our state chapter. The Schenectady event  will address a key topic in the Capital Region Economic Sustainability of our towns, villages, cities, and neighborhoods. We will also discuss planning in the 10 New York State Economic Regions. Our Regional Summit in Schenectady will also discuss CNU 22, the national meeting of the Congress for the New Urbanism in Buffalo in June 2014.
Expect a relaxed program with plenty of time for conversation, organizing and networking, featuring author and artist James Howard Kunstler on Friday evening; an introduction and refresher about what’s new in New Urbanism Saturday morning; and an intense discussion about regional development and sustainability issues on Saturday afternoon with local, regional, and national speakers and panelists.
Who should go? Activists interested in smart growth, sustainable policies and practices

• Economic Development policy makers and staff
• Architects
• Planners interested in smart code and context sensitive solutions
• Developers interested in financing and marketing the best projects
• Local officials, in New York State and nearby states and provinces