The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

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Burnham's Plan of Chicago: History or Inspiration?

Burnham's Plan of Chicago: History or Inspiration?

The Ely Chapter of Lambda Alpha International, the Honorary Society for the advancement of Land Economics, is proud to sponsor a public symposium discussing Burnham's influence on Chicago and throughout the world. An exceptional panel of visionary pragmatists will explore questions about 21st century urban development.

The Symposium will be moderated by Carol Coletta, Chicago, President and CEO of CEOs for Cities. She is host and producer of the nationally syndicated public radio show "Smart City." Panelists include: Howard Decker, Washington, DC, Architect and Planner; Helen Davis Johnson, Chattanooga, TN, Co-founder and Creative Strategist, Createhere; Mary Ludgin, Chicago, Managing Director of Global Investment Research, Heitman; Wellington "Duke" Reiter, Chicago, President, School of the Art Institute; David Roeder, Chicago, Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times; and Richard Yaro, New York City, President, Regional Planning Association.

For more information or to register for the Symposium, contact Barbara Morris, Chapter Administrator at (630) 260-0115 or www.lai.org

Program Partner

Lambda Alpha International Ely Chapter

Lambda Alpha International, the Honorary Society for the Advancement of Land Economics, was founded in 1930 under the leadership of the renowned land economist and champion of academic freedom, Richard T. Ely. As an honorary society, it provides a forum ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Friday, October 23, 2009 7:30am to 10:00am

Lambda Alpha International Ely Chapter

Cost: $100 ($125 after October 2) includes a complimentary copy of The Plan of Chicago @ 100

Contact: Barbara Morris, 630.260.0115 bkmorris27@yahoo.com and ely-chicago@lai.org

Website: http://www.lai.org/

Location:
Drake Hotel
140 East Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60611
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