The Atlanta region was one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States in the late 20th century, reaching a population of four million at the turn of the century. In addition to fueling our regional economy, this phenomenal growth put a strain on our limited water supply and forced small, rural communities to transform too rapidly into booming suburbs with urban problems and major infrastructure needs, leaving the region with traffic congestion, poor air quality and, in many places, an underdeveloped sense of community.
With the recent slowdown in the global economy, now is the time to face many of these challenges and determine how best to overcome them. Come hear about the potential long-term implications of the current economic slump for urban development and housing markets in Atlanta and contribute your ideas for what this may mean for the region.
Date: Monday, May 18, 2009
Time: 8:30 – 9:00 AM Breakfast and Networking, 9:00 – 11:00 AM Program
Location: The W Hotel in Downtown Atlanta 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 659-4048
Keynote Speaker: Tom Murphy, ULI Senior Fellow for Urban Development
Register here: http://www.atlantafiftyforward.com/forum_registration.html
