Connecting City-Regions: Airports, High Speed Rail, and the City

On Wednesday October 12, a lively discussion followed the panel presentation on Connectivity.  The PowerPoint presentations used by the panelists can be found below, in addition to a video recording of event.

     Dr. Douglas Baker, Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia.
          Airports and Connectivity:  Changing Roles in the Region 

     Paul Benedetto, City Manager, City of Leduc
          Aerotropolis

     Ron Craik, Alberta Bullet Train
           Alberta Bullet Train

Connecting City-Regions: Airports, High Speed Rail, and the City from U of A Extension on Vimeo.

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Event Information: 
     Airports are increasingly connecting cities and regions at a global scale for economic and social transactions. Connectivity for airports is scaled: at the local level between the urban centre; at the regional level between other modes of transport such as high speed rail; and at national/international levels between cities and hubs.  Airport expert Dr. Douglas Baker of the Queensland University of Technology will provide an overview of how airports provide mobility and suggest opportunities for improvement.
Rounding out the panel are Leduc City Manager Paul Benedetto who will discuss collaboration between the municipality and the airport, and Paul Craik who will give an update on plans for high speed rail in Alberta. Other panelists waiting confirmation.
 

Date and Location:
     Wednesday October 12, 2011  7:00 PM
     Room #9-102 Robbins Health Learning Centre
     Grant MacEwan University, City-Centre Campus, 109 Street and 104 Avenue

     Parking Map
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     Admission is free; registration is suggested.  Register here


APPI Learning Units
     This session qualifies for AACIP Continuous Professional Learning Units. Please contact APPI for more information.


ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
    

Dr. Douglas Baker is Professor in the Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. Originally from Alberta, Dr. Baker is one of the world’s leading experts on airports and airport cities. His research interests include airport planning, land use planning, and environmental management and assessment.

Paul Benedetto, City Manager, City of Leduc

Ron Craik, Alberta Bullet Train



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