Toronto Walk 21, 1-4 October 2007
The City of Toronto has been selected to host Walk 21, a major international conference that addresses issues relating to walking and pedestrian environments and liveable communities. Toronto Walk 21 2007 will take place from 1-4 October, 2007 and is expected to attract more than 400 delegates from around the world. Green Communities Canada - a national umbrella organization that is actively involved in health and environment issues - will partner with the City to host the conference.
Toronto, with its Pedestrian Charter, has an excellent reputation as a walkable city and we look forward to this opportunity to showcase the city and our neighbourhoods to the delegates who attend this conference,” said Gary Welsh, General Manager, Transportation Services.
This is the eighth year for the event and the second time that it has been held in North America. The conference theme is “Putting Pedestrians First” and will focus on the importance of walking in urban, suburban and rural communities. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss various walking issues in an international forum. Delegates will include leaders in government, academia, private sector, and community and non-government organizations.
Conference attendees will have a unique opportunity to explore and analyse Toronto from a pedestrian’s perspective. The conference will also highlight many of the best practices in use in other areas of the world and identify the need for future research. For more information about the event, visit www.toronto.ca/walk21
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- First Australian Green Roofs Conference
- Falling out of the silos
- Orewa Design Forum
- Universal Mobility Index – a world-first innovation
- Defending public space – how good urban design can reduce the fear of crime
- A great way to respond to climate change
- 54 Seconds: Native Vegetation versus Arrive Alive!
- Perth showcases New Urbanism
- Review of subtropical cities 2006
- Prestigious award for UDFer Bill Kelly
- National Urban Design Forum 2007 - 29 April to 1 May
- Creating Successful and Vibrant Places
- Australia Urban Design Awards 2006