PSU Forums Winter Term 2009

ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINTER TERM, 2009
FORUMS ON THE ROLE FOR PLANNING
IN THE FUTURE OF OREGON

Presented by Arnold Cogan, FAICP, Planner-in-Residence in the Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning

Three forums will be held from 10 to 11:30 am in room 204 in the Learning Center wing of the Urban Center Building at the corner of SW 6th and Mill.  Specific dates, topics and speakers are as follows:

January 30—President Wim Wiewel: Issues confronting PSU.
Join us to meet the new President of PSU and discuss issues confronting the University as it undertakes a new sustainability program and expands its relationships with the larger community.

February 27—What’s happening with the Big Look?
Guest speaker: John Evans, Oregon Big Look Manager with the state Department of Land Conservation and Development.  He will discuss the current status of the Big Look program and action that can be expected from the current session of the Oregon Legislature.

April 3—How what people think affects Planners?
Adam Davis, a pollster with the firm of Davis, Hibbits and Midgdall will discuss attitudes of Oregonians on issues that affect planners and public policy.

All forums will be webcast live and archived for future viewing.  As in previous sessions, each event is expected to stimulate spirited conversation, focus our expectations on the role of planning in the future and provide students, faculty and others with new insights.

For more information, please contact Arnold Cogan at: 503-225-0192 or at arnold.cogan@coganowens.com.