· Civic leaders from across U.S. and world expected to attend
· Two and a half day conference to include compelling keynotes and dynamic session presenters
· Event designed to foster creativity for communities to thrive in global economy

· What defines a livable community?
· How can the communities provide a higher quality of life for citizens while fostering equity of opportunity?
· How can communities generate successful regional collaboration for sustainability?
· How can communities grow into economic engines of exchange in the creative economy?
· How can we intertwine issues regarding the environment, fairness, jobs, regional leadership, and livability to create a sustainable and livable city in today’s world?

These issues and more will be examined through keynote speeches by world renowned experts, concurrent panels showcasing success stories from the field, and site tours around the greater Charlotte region for hands on learning and observation. The conference will be divided into 4 main tracks: Amenities, Creativity, Equity, and Sustainability and will offer attendees an array of topics on such things as urban planning, creative industry development, youth investment, financing strategies, leadership training, regionalism, and diversity. In addition, this innovative forum will feature an invaluable international panel showcasing best practices from around the globe, and expects a very impressive line-up of distinguished international panelists to lead and participate in this event.

To be held in the dynamic heart of America’s “New South”, Charlotte, North Carolina, this 3-day conference will offer opening plenary sessions showcasing “Charlotte’s Story”, off-site breakout sessions throughout the Charlotte region, and conclude with post-conference tours and study groups highlighting unique aspects of Carolina heritage for our international and out of state participants. Visitors will partake of all that Charlotte has to offer—from restaurants and shopping, to its arts and culture—through conference workshops and evening receptions. Over the past fifteen years, Charlotte has definitely carved out one of the most livable and most economically successful communities in America, and naturally makes a perfect host for this international conference on the creative economy!

Do not miss out on participating in this exciting collaboration of ideas and acquiring the vital resources for your community’s future!

For additional conference information or registration materials, please contact:
Irene Garnett
Conference Coordinator and COO
Partners for Livable Communities
1429 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
U.S.A.
t: (202) 887-5990 x109
f: (202) 466-4845
e. igarnett@livable.com
w. www.livable.com

Partners for Livable Communities, based in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit leadership organization that works to improve the livability of communities by promoting better quality of life, economic development, and social equity.