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Return to the Classroom: Advancing Urban Sustainability

  • 05/29/2019
  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, 950 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20052


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The United Nations predicts that the percentage of the world's population living in cities will increase from 55% to 68% by 2050*. What sustainable changes are needed in urban planning, policy, and the environment to keep cities thriving? How will urbanization impact people and the planet? Through a series of mini-lectures and Q&A, you’ll learn how Cornell faculty and alumni are advancing urban sustainability and building the cities of tomorrow, today.

6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. reception - includes appetizers, wine, beer, & soft drinks
6:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. program and Q&A

COST: $40.00 general alumni, $30.00 young alumni (Classes 2009-2018)

SEE WHO'S COMING: Here

QUESTIONS: Karen Barnes

Featuring:

Victoria A. Beard, Associate Professor, City & Regional Planning, Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art and Planning

Timur Dogan, Assistant Professor, Architecture, Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art and Planning

Bridget Lowell '96, Moderator, Vice President, Strategic Communications and Outreach, Urban Institute

Bob Perciasepe '74, President, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

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