REGISTER NOW “Learning From Other Cities,” the theme for the 2019 Urban Studies Forum, is a chance to take best practice used elsewhere and create our own local adaptations. This year's Forum includes leadership, planners and researchers from four cities: Bristol, U.K. (inclusive governance) Leeds, U.K. (child-centered city) New York, NY (coalition building and community development) Long Beach, CA (urban planning in a port city) All presentations will focus on the role of inclusivity and coalition building in shaping policy, planning, and governance environments that advance urban conditions and create a more participatory decision-making process. Keynote speaker Dr. Michael J. Rich will present "Collaborative Governance and Urban Revitalization: City Strategies for Reducing Poverty and Inequality." 8:15 AM - 8:45: Check-In and Continental Breakfast 8:45 AM - 2:30 PM : Learning from Other Cities REGISTER NOW |