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AROUND TOWN -- 9th Annual Urban Innovation Symposium

  • UIC Student Center East Room 329 750 S Halsted St Chicago, IL (map)

9th Annual Urban Innovation Symposium

The 2019 Urban Innovation Symposium will return to its roots by focusing on collaborative creativity to solve a plethora of problems challenging the urban environment. The format will include expert deep dive lectures on specific topics as well as standard panel discussions to deliberate with experts and innovators within their respective fields. The discussions will touch on Claiming Spaces: The Role of Public Art as Place-maker; The Language of Environmental Justice; Future of Co-ops; Zoning, Land-use, & Affordable Housing; Neighborhoods & Sustainable Design; and Transportation Equity. Don't miss this opportunity to explore perspectives different from your own, and come away with renewed energy for conversation and collaboration!


FRIDAY JANUARY 25, 2019

DAY SESSION:

11:15am - 3:15pm

UIC Student Center East Room 329

750 S Halsted St


EVENING SESSION:

4:30pm - 9:45pm

National Museum of Mexican Art

1852 W 19th St


Earlier Event: December 13
HOLIDAY PARTY