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Extended Program on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, much attention has been given to the power of nature and how cities can protect themselves in the event of a natural disaster. This topic and other environmental issues will be explored during the conference Sustainable Waterfronts: Learning from the Dutch Experience. During two days this event will bring together people from across the country and experts in several fields to discuss the latest advancements in waterfront development and sustainable policy.
A special component of the program will explore the Dutch expertise in water management and urban planning. The panel discussion, New Orleans and the Netherlands -- Living Below Sea-Level, will feature:
Dico van Ooijen, senior advisor for dikes and dams of the Netherlands Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management
Peter Torbijn, director of national spatial planning policy and advisor to the Dutch Minister of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment.
The Dutch team will share how the Netherlands manages its water levels.
Reed Kroloff, Dean of the School of Architecture, Tulane University, New Orleans
Larry J. Prather, assistant director of civil works, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and
Dave Sanford, director for navigation policy and legislation of the American Association of Port Authorities.
This panel will provide much food for thought in the rebuilding of New Orleans and the Gulf region. The Netherlands, of which nearly half is below sea-level, experienced extensive flooding in 1953, which led to the development of the country's Delta Works project to protect it from the sea.
The extended program will commence at approx. 4.15 pm and will run till approx. 6 pm. Check the 2005 Speakers page for more information on the above-mentioned speakers.
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