RPA will host New York Governor David Paterson, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and economist Mark Zandi at the 19th Annual Regional Assembly this Friday, April 17th at the Waldorf=Astoria, from 8:00am - 3:00pm.
"America 2050: Building the Next Economy" will feature a full day of workshops, conversation and collaboration to build consensus on how to repair our nation's tattered economy. Five workshops will address the specific investments needed in U.S. energy, housing, transportation, water and economic infrastructure to ensure a bright, prosperous future.
The morning plenary program will feature a roundtable discussing Washington's role in shaping our national infrastructure policy. "Beyond Stimulus" will be moderated by Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post editorial board. Panelists will include Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), David M. Walker, CEO, the Peterson Foundation, RPA President Robert D. Yaro and King County Executive and HUD Deputy Secretary-designate Ron Sims.
The Lunch Program will feature Governor David Paterson's presentation of the RPA Lifetime Leadership Award to Richard Ravitch, Chairman of the Governor's Commission on Metropolitan Transportation Authority Financing. This award will recognize the celebrated role Mr. Ravitch played in restoring New York's decaying transit system during his tenure as MTA Chairman from 1979 to 1983, as well as his recent role as Chairman of the Governor's Commission charged finding solutions to finance the MTA's multi-billion dollar budget gaps.
The program will close with a keynote address from Chief Economist and Co-Founder of Moody's Economy.com, Mark Zandi, who will discuss the outlook for a successful and revitalizing economic recovery.
For a complete chronology of the day's events, click here.
Please contact Rossana Ivanova or call (212) 253-5492 to register.
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