March 21, 2012

8th Annual Urban Leadership Forum: Strong Communities and Cities, Sustainable Nations

Urban Leadership Forum
past event


Recap

Penn IUR Urban Leadership Award

Since 2005, Penn IUR has recognized innovators in urban affairs through the Urban Leadership Award. The eighth Annual Urban Leadership Forum celebrated exemplary leaders who are guiding cities toward a sustainable and vibrant future. Their past accomplishments and forward thinking are paving the way for today’s cities.
 
Program
Welcome
            Egbert Perry, Chair, Penn IUR Advisory Board 
 
Awardees
Derek R.B. Douglas, Vice President for Civic Engagement, University of Chicago and former Special Assistant to President Barack Obama, White House Domestic Policy Council
Paul Levy, President and CEO, Philadelphia’s Center City District
Lily Yeh, Global Artist and Founder, Barefoot Artists
 
Moderated Discussion
Susan Wachter, Co-Director, Penn IUR
 
Closing Remarks and Award Presentation
            Eugenie Birch, Co-Director, Penn IUR

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