Penn IUR Book Talk: Peter Hendee Brown, America's Waterfront
Monday, September 21, 2009
6 to 8 p.m.
Presented by: Penn Institute for Urban Research
Location: Center for Architecture
Co-sponsored with PennDesign's Historic Preservation Program and AIA Philadelphia, Peter Brown, University of Minnesota, will discuss his book America's Waterfront Revival, an examination of the role of the nation's industrial-era port authorities in shaping today's cities. Focusing on Tampa, San Francisco, San Diego, and the Delaware River, Brown demonstrates their varied adaptations to ever-changing economic trends, technological developments, and the pressures of a globalized economy.
Local officials will offer comments.
- Peter Angelides, Vice President and Director, Econsult Corporation
- Tom Corcoran, President and CEO, Cooper’s Ferry Development Association
- Steven Fluharty, Vice Provost for Research, University of Pennsylvania
A book signing and reception will follow the event. Books will be available to purchase. Continuing education credits are available for AIA members attending this event.
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