Walkable Cities

ULI Atlanta and Emory University present “Walkable Cities: Gauging Atlanta’s Progress” on Wednesday, March 26 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the gradual trend toward the re-introduction and expansion of higher density, walkable urban places throughout the country. The discussion will focus on the ongoing initiatives and the importance of walkability in Atlanta.

Dr. Lawrence Benveniste, Dean of the Emory University Goizueta Business School and Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Finance will introduce the program and provide the foreword. Panelists include Helen Hatch, Chair, Walkable Atlanta Task Force; Ed McBrayer, Executive Director, PATH Foundation; Sally Flocks, Founder/President, PEDS; Steve Nygren, Founder, Serenbe; Ciannat Howett, Director Sustainability, Emory University and Jen Fabrick, Architect, Emory University.

The presentation will be held at the Goizueta Business School on the Emory University campus and follows a networking reception with drinks and hors d’ oeuvres. Complimentary On-Site Parking is Available.

The Urban Land Institute is a nonprofit education and research institute that is supported by its members. Its mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. Established in 1936, the Institute today has over 38,000 members in 90 countries representing the entire spectrum of the land use and development disciplines. They are comprised of developers, builders, property owners, investors, architects, public officials, planners, real estate brokers, appraisers, attorneys, engineers, financiers, academics, students and librarians.

For more information or to register, visit www.ULIAtlanta.org.