Sydney Forum Event June 25 2009
Our Urban Future: Adaptation through Innovation and Creativity
As Sydney plans and delivers new and enhanced infrastructure for the 21st century, what will be the major changes required in the development of infrastructure and policy to tackle climate change and resource consumption at a city-wide scale?
Internationally acclaimed speaker Peter Head, Director and Leader of Global Planning Business – Arup will deliver an abridged version of his ground-breaking Brunel lecture 'Entering an Ecological Age'. Drawing on research produced by Arup for the World Economic
Forum, entitled ‘SlimCity’, Peter will explore what it means for cities to meet the twin challenges posed by climate change and the demands on finite resources from an expanding global population. Read more
Mark Conlon, State Coordinator Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation from DECC will outline the issues and opportunities facing the community within the built environment and provide an overview of the activities currently being undertaken by government.
Using ‘SlimCity’ Knowledge Cards Sydney Forum Attendees will have an opportunity to engage with the task of how the Built Environment sector can make Sydney a better place to live both for us and for future generations. The Knowledge cards are proof that we can make a difference, so let them inspire you and invoke hope in our future. This activity will be facilitated by Shirley Reeder from Arup.
Details
Date: Thursday 25 June 2009
Time: 5.00pm (drinks) for 5.30pm
Venue: Customs House 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney
Cost: $42 inclusive of GST (Registration and pre payment essential through on-line credit card payment).
FAQs: Registration and Payment
Online registration is available now via our secure online registration form
Contact us: sydneyforums@asbec.asn.au
Peter Head, OBE, Director and Leader of Global Planning Business – Arup
Peter is a Director of Arup and heads up the newly integrated business of Planning and Integrated Urbanism. This business includes Development Planning, Economics & Policy, Integrated Urbanism, Transport and Environmental Consulting and Sustainable Development.
Peter was invited to be Chairman of the London First Sustainability Unit and was then asked by the former Mayor of London to become a Commissioner on the newly formed London Sustainable Development Commission in 2002. Peter has also worked in the Commission on the preparation of the London Sustainable Development Framework and is now actively facilitating workshops on its use on major development and infrastructure projects in London and, is an expert adviser to the World Future Council.
Since joining Arup in 2004, Peter has since been involved in the master planning and concept design of a number of eco-city developments in Asia, and continues his commitment to sustainable development within London.
Registration and Payment
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Can I pay for it on the night?
No there will not be any payment facilities available on the night; all bookings must be confirmed online with credit card payment prior to the event. Payment can be made by cheque in some circumstances. Please contact .
Will I receive an invoice after I register and pay?
The Sydney Forum Invite is a tax invoice and had the required information. If you found out about the event without the pdf invite you can download a copy here.
Can I cancel after payment?
Cancelation Policy: No refunds can be made after June 16 2009. As an alternative your registration may be transferred in writing no later than 2 days prior to event.
