Housing after the Great Recession

Posted by on October 22, 2012

Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance
DVSGA Fall Forum

American Dream or American Nightmare:
Housing after the Great Recession

Thursday, November 8, 2012
8:00 am to 11:30 am
PECO Energy Hall, 2301 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA

Generations of Americans in the 20th century moved out of cities, seeking more land, space, and privacy. Since the Second World War, every prior downturn was followed by a swift uptick and resumption of growth, satisfying our social norms of “success” and fueling our primary source of savings. Are we experiencing a long pause from this virtuous cycle or the beginning of a “new normal?” Please join our panel of nationally renowned housing experts discuss the future of housing and how it relates to Smart Growth.

Schedule:
8:00am Registration / refreshments / networking
8:30am Overview of the issue of housing and economic crisis
8:45am  Speakers: Chris Leinberger, John McIlwain, Robert Bowman
10:20am Facilitated discussion with moderator, speakers and audience
11:00am Program ends / discussion and networking
11:30am End of event

The presentations, survey of attendees and facilitated discussion will review the changing housing market and its effects on urban design, planning and development. The convergence of two major generations seeking the same housing opportunities, which have significant differences from the prior housing markets, will provide not only a new housing demand but critical changes to the location of population and employment. The three speakers are experts in past patterns and the dynamics forming these future ones. They will discuss their conditions and effective responses to those conditions. Additionally, through a survey of the participants, a facilitated discussion will expand upon these issues.

Register today! Limited spots available!

Online registration/sponsorship allows for both credit card payment and payment via check.

REGISTRATION LINK:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=lfsiqshab&oeidk=a07e6ge7nlyfa8cb91e

Register via mail:
Please make check payable and mail to Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance, PO Box 244, Morrisville, PA 19067

Registration closes November 4. There will be a $15 surcharge for walk-in registration.

Fees:
Private Sector:                       $65
Public Sector/ Non-Profit:       $45