The Speaker Series happened early in the NashvilleNext process as nationally recognized experts on planning and urban issues stimulated community discussion. The speakers spoke to hundreds of Nashvillians about national trends and how they relate to Nashville. Their comments built on topics explored in the Background Reports. Explore the links below to view presentations as well as added thoughts and commentary.
Each NashvilleNext Speakers' Series event includes a performance or presentation by local artists, in cooperation with the Metro Nashville Arts Commission.
Development Patterns: "Nashville Trends, Preferences, and Opportunities"
Arthur C. Nelson, PhD, FAICP
Revenue: "The Math of Smart Growth: Why We Can't Afford to Keep Building the Same Way"
Joe Minicozzi, principal, Urban3
Regionalism: "Regional Partnerships to Achieve Local Viability"
Amy Liu, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution
Infrastructure and Smart Growth: "The High Cost of America's Inefficient Development Patterns"
William Fulton, AICP, Smart Growth America
Livability and Healthy Communities: "Retrofitting Suburbia"
Ellen Dunham-Jones, Professor of Architecture and Urban Design
Environment: "Sustainable Urbanism and Community Livability"
Doug Farr, President/CEO, Farr Associates
Prosperity: "Modern Cities as Engines of Economic Development and Social Progress"
Dr. Henry Cisneros, Chairman, CityView
Demographics, Equity, and Inclusion: "Changing Faces of America: The Opportunities and Challenges of 21st-Century Demographics"
Dr. Mitchell Silver, American Planning Association
Mayor's Challenge and Plan Kickoff Event: "Opportunities for Cities to Lead Tomorrow's World"
Gov. Parris Glendening, Smart Growth America Leadership Institute
Contact
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615-862-6398 (NEXT)
