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Oct 25

5th Annual Urban Economic Policy Conference: Smart Cities and Urban Economic Development

Delivery Method: In Person
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Location:

Gerri C. LeBow Hall
Room 220
3220 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Registration Option:

General

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Join Drexel University’s School of Economics and Econsult Solutions Inc. for a dynamic discussion about the development of smart cities. The development of smart cities merges urban planning with technological advances in data analytics and the internet of things. Cities such as Singapore, Amsterdam, Madrid and New York have implemented Smart City technologies and programs. Learn about how these technologies will factor into current and future economic opportunities and challenges.

Agenda: 10 - 10:15: Registration

10:15 - 10:30: Opening Remarks

10:30 - 12: Panel I: Smart Cities

  • Daniel Miles, Associate Principal and Vice President, Econsult Solutions Inc.
  • Mark Wheeler, Chief Information Officer, City of Philadelphia
  • Joe Viscuso, Senior Vice President and Director of Strategic Growth, Pennoni

12 - 12:30: Lunch Break

12:30 - 1:30 Keynote Speaker

  • Bruce Katz, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and Director, Nowak Metro Finance Lab

1:30 - 3: Panel II: Opportunity Zones

  • Brittany Forman, Director, Econsult Solutions Inc.
  • Leslie Smallwood-Lewis, Co-Owner, Mosaic Development Partners
  • John Mondlak, Deputy Director of Development Services, Office of Planning and Development, City of Philadelphia
Speakers
Bruce Katz

Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation

Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and Director, Nowak Metro Finance Lab

Brittany N. Forman, MPA, PMP

Director, Econsult Solutions Inc.

Daniel Miles, Ph.D.

Associate Principal and Vice President, Econsult Solutions Inc.

John Mondlak

Deputy Director for Development Services, City of Philadelphia

John Mondlak is the deputy director for development services in the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Planning and Development.

Leslie Smallwood-Lewis

Co-Owner, Mosaic Development Partners

Joseph Viscuso

Senior Vice President and Director of Strategic Growth, Pennoni

Senior Vice President and Director of Strategic Growth, Pennoni

Mark Wheeler

Chief Information Officer, City of Philadelphia

CIO, City of Philadelphia

Audience

Business Community
Higher Education
Students
Faculty
Alumni

Disciplines

Economics
Have Questions?

Gavin McCullion

Associate Director

(215) 895-2376

Gerri C. LeBow Hall 590