Ivan Allen College Faculty Discuss Urban Development Challenges During Smart Cities Faculty Summit

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Faculty from the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts discussed innovative and far-reaching plans to tackle systemic issues facing American cities during the Georgia Tech Smart Cities Faculty Summit on November 16, 2016.

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Faculty from the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts discussed innovative and far-reaching plans to tackle systemic issues facing American cities during the Georgia Tech Smart Cities Faculty Summit on November 16, 2016.

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Faculty from the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts discussed innovative and far-reaching plans to tackle systemic issues facing American cities during the Georgia Tech Smart Cities Faculty Summit on November 16, 2016.

During the event, which was organized by Georgia Tech’s Institute for People and Technology, participants from across campus described multidisciplinary strategies focused on making Atlanta one of the most livable, equitable, sustainable, and innovative cities in the United States.

The Ivan Allen College was represented by several speakers and panelists, including Carl DiSalvo, associate professor in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication; Jennifer Clark, associate professor in the School of Public Policy; Seymour Goodman, professor in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs; and Christopher Le Dantec, assistant professor in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication. Their panels covered economic, sustainability, and livability concerns pertaining to urban development. 

Learn more about the Smart Cities Faculty Summit here: http://ipat.gatech.edu/experts/gt-smart-cities-summit

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smart cities, smart cities faculty summit, Center for Urban Innovation
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  • Created On: Nov 21, 2016 - 3:40pm
  • Last Updated: Nov 30, 2016 - 12:31pm