Speakers:

Paul Spooner, Regional Director for North West and West Midlands, English Partnerships
Tom Bloxham, Chairman, Urban Splash
Dermot Finch, Director, Centre for Cities
Adam Marshall, Centre for Cities

This conference in Birmingham formed part of ‘Chicago Showcase Week’, celebrating the partnership between the cities of Birmingham and Chicago.

The conference focused on 6 themes of regeneration:
- Tall Buildings – symbols of urban transformation; density, planning, design and viability.
- The Public Realm – a catalyst for urban renaissance; place making.
- Housing – building sustainable communities; the key to urban vitality.
- Culture – celebrating cornerstones of community;embracing diversity.
- Transportation – sustainability.
- Leadership – cities by chance or by choice; development; competitiveness.