Overview
Livability has become the framework for our Congress, our administration, and our federal agencies to invest in the quality of life, economic competitiveness, and recovery of the American community.
Yet “livability” is a broad term encompassing many values. Partners for Livable Communities, in association with the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum, will host a forum that discusses how quality of life, economic development, and social services can be addressed by blending together the full range of livability values, including transportation, housing, and amenities such as arts, cultural heritage, and design. This blending of strategies creates a livability tool kit that city, state, and national leaders can use to revitalize the American community.
Our program will feature a view of livability at the crossroads, a panel of federal officials outlining the federal livability agendas, and perspectives on how economic, social, and quality of life development fit into these agendas. The forum seeks to create a framework to advance cooperation among our federal partners, Congressional leaders, and staff as they weave resources together to restore the vigor and reinforce the livability of communities across America.
| What: | A forum to create a common livability framework that incorporates the full range of tools available to the movement. | |
| When: | Wednesday, September 22, 2010 2:00 - 5:00 PM (followed by an outdoor reception on the Hirshhorn Plaza) |
|
| Where: | Ring Auditorium Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden Washington, DC |
|
| Who: | Congressional representatives, federal agencies, think tanks, cultural institutions, and community development leaders |
If you experience any difficulty RSVPing for this event, please sign up to receive an invite here or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it directly. Registration is free and includes a reception afterward in the Plaza.