Event Details — North Texas Alternative Futures: A regional dialogue

"By 2050, almost 12 million people will live in North Texas. If current trends continue, these residents will spend even more time stuck in traffic than they do today. Current sources won’t provide enough water to meet their needs. Energy demands will be 20% above capacity. Many more acres of agricultural and open space lands will be converted to subdivisions and shopping centers.

Compared to the past, more North Texans will be seniors, more of them will live in households that prefer transit-oriented housing locations, and they will be more ethnically diverse. For these reasons, the neighborhoods, jobs, services and amenities that the North Texans of 2050 will want and need will not be the same as in the past. ‘Business as usual’ will not meet these new market demands."

Vision North Texas (VNT) invites regional leaders, decision-makers, and stakeholders to participate in a series of dialogue sessions concerning North Texas' future on Friday, September 18, 2009. Conference participants will discuss the results of VNT's analysis of 'better than business as usual' alternatives for investment and development that works for the betterment of the region and its residents.

The regional dialogue sessions are free; the luncheon costs $40 per person.

Registration is now available at http://northtexas.uli.org/Events/Upcoming%20Events/81461017.aspx. Since space is limited, VNT encourages those interested in attending to register in advance of the event.

Fri, September 18, 2009
7:30 am registration
8:00 am - 12:00 pm dialogue sessions
12:00 - 1:30 pm luncheon & keynote presentation
Sheraton Grand Hotel at DFW Airport
4440 W. Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75063