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CCGES > Public roundtable: Future Models of Urban Mobility – Friday, March 23, 2012

Public roundtable: Future Models of Urban Mobility – Friday, March 23, 2012

Posted: March 31, 2012

CCGES co-presented a public roundtable on the theme “Future Models of Urban Mobility” at the German Consulate General Toronto (2 on Friday, March 23rd as part of the international workshop “Models of Mobility: Systemic Differences, Path Dependencies, Economic, Social and Environmental Impact”.

The roundtable was moderated by Gerda Wekerle (Professor and Planning Program Coordinator, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University) and panelists examined a number of key issues facing cities of the future including:

• How do we design smarter urban transport that is
accessible and sustainable?
• How can we enhance mobility while reducing congestion and
pollution?
• How can the city of Toronto learn from best practices in other
comparable regions?

Panelists will include:

  • Adrian Corry (BMW Group Designworks USA)
  • Ken Greenberg (Architect and Urban Designer)
  • Leslie Woo (Metrolinx)
  • John Lorinc (Urban Affairs Journalist and Author).

This event was made possible through the support of the German Historical Institute (Washington D.C.), BMW Group Canada, German Consulate General Toronto, the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies at York,  the CITY Institute at York University, and the Schulich School of Business.