Forum on the Impact of Immigration in Philadelphia Region

Posted by on April 23, 2004

WHYY and Citizen Voices of the Philadelphia Inquirer

INVITE YOU TO AN INTERACTIVE FORUM ON THE IMPACT OF IMMIGRATION IN THE PHILADELPHIA REGION

A strategic plan to attract immigrants to Philadelphia could help bring the long-term economic and quality of life benefits that immigration has brought to other major cities such as New York, Boston and Seattle. But, without question, high levels of immigration also bring cultural and economic tensions and tradeoffs.

Moderated by Chris Satullo, Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer editorial page, The Impact of Immigration in the Philadelphia Region brings together diverse citizens to deliberate on and evaluate a hypothetical proposal to attract immigrants to Philadelphia. Experts in immigration law, the cultural impact of immigration and the economic issues will set up the morning’s discussion, then help sort out the results of the citizen deliberation.

The Impact of Immigration in the Philadelphia Region is a project of the national media initiative By the People: America in the World, a continuing effort to encourage civic engagement that connects issues of globalization to local communities.

DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2004
LOCATION:WHYY Technology Center, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia
TIME: 8:45am – 9:15am Registration and continental breakfast
9:15am – 12:15pm Program
RSVP: 215-351-1260 or register on-line at http://www.whyy.org by Wednesday, April
28. Seating is limited.

Driving directions are available at http://www.whyy.org. Discounted parking is available at the Parkway surface lot on Arch Street between 7th and 8th Streets.

By the People: America in the World is organized by MacNeil/Lehrer Productions with primary funding from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation with additional support from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.