PRC Current Thinking Seminar
27 October 2010
International Forum on Post Disaster Planning from New Orleans and Kobe to Victoria and Haiti
Join Ed Blakely, Honorary Professor of Urban Policy at the US Studies Centre, and a panel of experts as they discuss key issues in the planning and execution of disaster recovery programs.
These local and international experts will share their experiences and knowledge in an open and frank discussion that aims at developing best-practice guidelines for planners, emergency services personnel and government agencies:
Dr. Roland Anglin, Executive Director, Initiative for Regional and Community Transformation, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University
Dr. Eugenie Birch, Lawrence C. Nussdorf Professor of Urban Research and Education, University of Pennsylvania and Co-Director, Penn Institute of Urban Research
Dr. Peter Fisher, RMIT University
Dr Joe Leitmann, The World Bank and Program Manager, Haiti Reconstruction Fund
Dr. Norio Maki, Associate Professor, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University
Dr. Michael Neuman, Associate Professor, College of Architecture, Texas A & M University
Registration is essential. To register CLICK HERE
Time: 6.30 to 8.00pm
Location: Law Foyer, Level 2, Sydney Law School (F10) Eastern Avenue, Camperdown Campus
Cost: This is a free event
Contact: Sue Lalor
Phone: 9114 0941