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Parks That Reshape Cities (1.25 CM Credits)

Monday, April 4, 2016, 1:15 PM — 2:45 PM

A new breed of parks is boosting tourism and urban transformation. Explore the surprising benefits. Parks have become an unexpected driver of both tourism and urban transformation. Learn about new approaches to urban parks, from reusing industrial sites to rethinking design and function. Hear about unexpected uses, economic benefits, and enticing ways to attract people to parks. Where do parks fit into the work of the planning commission? Find out in a program designed for commissioners as well as planners.

DVRPC – Main Conference Room

190 North Independence Mall West, 8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Tickets are free but RSVPs are required: http://dvrpc.ticketleap.com/parks-that-reshape-cities/