The 2012-2013 Wayne Law Review Symposium: “Revisiting the American City: A National Survey of Urban Legal Frameworks” will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, at Wayne State University Law School in Detroit.
The annual symposium, according to organizers, will attempt to address the dilemma of how cities can survive amid economic crisis, environmental concerns, suburban sprawl and increasing inequity
Those attending will explore solutions from across the nation and globe as to which urban legal frameworks can guide the survival of cities.
The keynote speaker will be Matt Cullen, COO and president of Rock Ventures, drawing on his experience with urban renewal in the city of Detroit and highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship in urban revitalization efforts.
Other speakers include John Gallagher, Detroit Free Press reporter and author of “Reimagining Detroit,” and Daniel P. Gilmartin, executive director of the Michigan Municipal League and author of “Economics of Place.”
Dennis Davin, executive director of Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County Department of Economic Development, will speak about the challenges and solutions faced by the city of Pittsburgh.
Megan Owens of Transportation Riders United will lead a discussion of public transit while Adam Kutinsky of Detroit’s Kitch Law will discuss pressing property issues.
Providing an overview of a variety of federal lawmaking efforts, including the areas of urban planning and municipal financing, will be Don Borut, executive director of the National League of Cities, and Neha Bhatt, deputy director of Smart Growth America.
These national leaders, as well as local legal practitioners, professors, experts, and students, will be in attendance to discover what solutions exist for urban policymakers and legal minds.
Register online at http://events.wayne.edu in order to attend the symposium’s included luncheon. There is no cost to attend.
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