Regional Plan Association today released images, program materials, video and audio files of "Innovation and the Global City," held Friday, April 15th at the Waldorf Astoria in Midtown Manhattan. Recap the days' events including keynote speeches by Ed Glaeser, Ricky Burdett, Barbara Kux and Governor Dannel Malloy; Governor Mario Cuomo's presentation of the RPA Lifetime Leadership Award to Tonio Burgos and nine workshop sessions. More materials, including presentations and transcripts will be posted as they become available. Follow us on Twitter @RegionalPlan to receive updated announcements.

Innovation and the Global City website

For our 2011 Regional Assembly, our team put together a video with testimonials from people who know us in the NY/NJ/CT region. Take a look:

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More than ever, cities around the world are competing for economic growth, limited natural resources, and the ability to provide a high quality of life for residents. What are cities doing in the US and abroad to remain competitive on the world stage? What are the core strengths and the challenges of the New York region?

On April 15th, 2011 at the Waldorf-Astoria, RPA will host a day-long conversation between national, regional and international leaders.

For more information, and to register, please visit RPA's Regional Assembly website

Regional Plan Association today released images, program materials, video and audio files of the 20th Annual Regional Assembly, "Innovation and the American Metropolis," held on Friday, April 16th at the Waldorf Astoria.

Recap the days' events including keynote speeches by Bill McDonough and Adolfo Carrión and the presentation of the RPA Lifetime Leadership Award to Peter W. Herman by New York State Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch.

Additionally, audio files for each workshop panel are available. More materials, including presentations and transcripts will be posted as they become available. We'll be announcing the releases on Twitter, so be sure to follow us

Regional Assembly 2010 Conference Packet:

Program
Speaker Biographies
Lifetime Leadership Award Tribute Journal for Peter W. Herman

RPA's 20th Annual Regional Assembly, "Innovation and the American Metropolis", took place on Friday April 16th at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in midtown Manhattan. Over 700 delegates attended a packed day of workshops and keynote addresses. Over the coming weeks, RPA will be releasing information from the day's proceedings, including audio and video recordings, photos, presentations and more.