Conference on SUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION IN THE INFORMATION AGE

Conference on SUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION IN THE INFORMATION AGE: Role of Infrastructure in Metropolitan Development Wednesday, 05/13/2009, 9:30am–5:30pm (RSVP) The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, DPAMD, Global alliance for ICT and Development Invite you to participate in the Conference on SUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION IN THE INFORMATION AGE Role of Infrastructure in Metropolitan Development Featuring Mayors, Policy Makers, City Officials and Leaders from: New York (USA) Jakarta(Indonesia) Melbourne (Australia) Tuebingen (Germany) Cape Town (South Africa) Curitiba (Brazil) Rosario (Argentina) Nearly 60 million people are added to the urban population each year in the developing countries. The conference addresses the global challenges posed by rapid urbanization - from poverty and inequality to the impact of natural and man-made disasters. Discussion will focus on implementation of sustainable planning and infrastructure through the use of information communication technologies. Organized by: UN-Habitat, UNDESA- DPAMD GAID, the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter, Regional Plan Association, United Cities and Local Governments Sponsored by: The Building and Social Housing Foundation (BSHF), Forum for Urban Design, Novartis Corporation Location: ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations Headquarters Price: Free CES LUs: 5.5, CES HSW: 5.5, CES SD: 5.5 http://aiany.org/calendar/event.php?id=1024780