The purpose of the Urban Development Symposium is to investigate the co-evolution of business and the urban environment, with a focus on sustainability. Business experts from the realms of brownfield development, social entrepreneurship, green building, urban planning, manufacturing, and architecture will meet with interested students and faculty members to discuss how the business environment and the urban landscape evolve in response to one another.

Date and Time:

Friday, October 14, 2005
8am to 2:30pm

On Campus Location:
Ross School of Business
Rooms: D1276 (for event)
Lunch: Dominick's, 812 Monroe St (cross street: Tappan)

Note: Registration deadline is October 12, 2005
 

 

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Please confirm if you plan to attend the following events:
Friday October 14, 2005
8:00 - 8:30am Breakfast  
8:30 - 8:50am Opening Remarks  
8:50 - 9:40am Nationwide Development of Urban Systems: Learn from experts about
macro-trends in urban development that are emerging across the nation. [Panelists]		  
9:40 - 9:55am Networking Break  
9:55 - 10:45am Development in Detroit & Michigan: This panel will take a closer look at how business is impacting development in our immediate area. [Panelists]  
10:45 - 10:55am Networking Break  
10:55 - 11:45am Green Building Trends: This panel explores both the drivers and the implications of the growing sectors of green architecture and construction, and in particular the role that green buildings may play in the development and evolution of modern urban communities. [Panelists]  
11:45 - 12:15pm Closing Remarks  
12:30-2:30pm Lunch and Networking Session for Net Impact and Real Estate Club members [Panelists]