Urban Transformations Conference

American University’s "Urban Transformations: Public and Private Practices for Social Change" is a one-day conference scheduled for March 21, 2009. This interdisciplinary event is intended to bring faculty, students, and all agents of change from around the country into a critical discussion of the state of local, national and international cities. Participants will have the opportunity to present their research on panels with active and engaging audiences.

The conference themes are:

1. Gentrification and Urban Renewal
2. Public and Private Governance
3. Language, Sexuality & Citizenship
4. Public Health and Environmental Justice

If you have not visited the conference website, you may access it at http://auglc.com/urbantranformationsconference, where you may find detailed abstracts on the conference themes, a preliminary program, accommodation information, and submission and registration guidelines.

The worldwide economic and development crises we are currently facing will significantly impact the everyday experiences of city life and governance. I invite you all to explore the resulting implications of these crises and contribute to this important discussion that will take place at the Urban Transformations: Public and Private Practices of Social Change conference.