Architect and Sustainable Design Pioneer Doug Farr to Speak at Creative Cities
Summit 2.0
DETROIT, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Doug Farr, a Detroit native
and founder of the Chicago-based architecture and planning firm Farr
Associates will be a featured presenter at the Creative Cities Summit Oct.
13-15, 2008 in Detroit.
"Doug is a visionary when it comes to creating sustainable urban
neighborhoods," said Peter Kagayama, Co-Director for the Creative Cities
Summit 2.0. "In his book Sustainable Urbanism he addresses traditional urban
development along with his concept of 'high performance' buildings and
infrastructure. This will be an exciting conversation for our attendees."
According to Farr, "Our sustainable design comes from clients committed to
innovation and a shared vision for the promise of our future." In addition to
his work as an architect, author and designer, Farr also chaired the
development of the LEED-Neighborhood Development designation program
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). LEED-ND's aim is to spur
development that offers mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods that are
easy on the environment. Learn more about Farr and his work at
www.farside.com.
The Creative Cities Summit 2.0 chose Detroit because, like many industrial
cities, it is working to evolve into a high tech, futuristic, entrepreneurial
center of excellence that embraces knowledge, talent and creativity.
Participants will include architects, designers, urban planners, civic
leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, students, educators and community leaders
sharing their experiences, projects, successes and failures as they re-imagine
and rethink cities.
About the Creative Cities Summit:
Creative Cities Summit 2.0 is a next-generation look at how communities around
the world are integrating innovation, social entrepreneurship, sustainability,
arts and culture and business to make vibrant economies. The summit brings
together change agents including architects, designers, urban planners, civic
leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, students, educators and community leaders to
share their experiences, projects, successes and failures as together we
re-imagine our cities.
The Summit will be held in downtown Detroit Oct. 13-15. Summit topics will
include: Developing Entrepreneurship & Talent, Creating a Sense of Place,
Encouraging Diversity of Thinking and of Being, and Establishing Green and
Sustainable Communities. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority
(MSHDA) Cool Cities initiative, part of the MSHDA Urban Revitalization
division, is a key organizer for the conference. The initial Creative Cities
Summit held in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2004, was one of the first creative
economy events in the United States. For more information visit the conference
Web site at www.creativecitiessummit.com.
SOURCE Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Karen Gagnon, MSHDA Cool Cities, +1-517-241-3203 or Maura Campbell, Creative
Cities 2.0 Spokesperson, +1-517-944-0811
