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Regional Plan Association's 19th Annual Regional Assembly

Posted Mar 20 2009

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Regional Plan Association

America 2050: Building the Next Economy

Regional Plan Association will host a half-day conference of business and civic leaders from around the region and nation to discuss the current economic crisis, provisions for change and essential recalibrations to build a stronger economic future.

April 17th, 2009, 8am to 3pm.
Waldorf=Astoria, 301 Park Avenue, New York City
$160 members/$185 non-members

Breakfast keynote:
The Honorable Edward G. Rendell, Governor of the State of Pennsylvania

Five breakout sessions on key areas to rebuild including transportation, water, housing and energy.

Luncheon Keynote:
Mark Zandi, Chief Economist and Co-Founder, Moody's Economy.com

Including a special presentation by New York Governor David A. Paterson honoring Richard Ravitch with Regional Plan Association’s Lifetime Leadership Award.

For more information and to sign up, visit www.rpa.org, email rivanova@rpa.org or call (212) 253-5492.

AICP credits offered.

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