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4/18/11

You Are Invited: April 27th Reception for CNU President John Norquist


Please join ReThink280 in welcoming John Norquist, President and CEO of the Congress for New Urbanism (CNU), at a reception Wednesday, April 27th, from 5:00-6:30pm, at the Young & Vann Building in downtown Birmingham, 1731 1st Avenue North. Reception with remarks by Mr. Norquist: "Cities, Suburbs, and
the CNU."

The purpose of Mr. Norquist's visit is to share ideas on New Urbanism and to provide information about how Birmingham can strengthen the character, livability, and diversity of the local community.

Mr. Norquist, a national figure in the New Urbanism field, was the Mayor of Milwaukee from 1988 to 2004. He oversaw a revision of the city's zoning code and reoriented development around walkable streets and public amenities such as the city's 3.1-mile Riverwalk. Named a Governing magazine Public Official of the Year during his tenure as Mayor, Mr. Norquist also received widespread recognition for championing the removal of a 0.8-mile stretch of elevated freeway, clearing the way for an anticipated $250 million in infill development in the heart of Milwaukee.

A leader in national discussions of urban design and educational issues, Mr. Norquist is the author of The Wealth of Cities and has taught courses in urban policy and urban planning at nationally noted universities.

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