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Title: NEMW Newsletter

	Revitalizing Older Cities Capitol Hill Summit February 11-12, 2009 Washington DC Our nation’s older cities and towns have long suffered disinvestment and neglect. Restoring their vitality is crucial to the national economy. It is imperative that the new Congress and new administration recognize and act on this critical need. This summit is an opportunity for activists, community organizers, civic leaders, elected officials, and all concerned citizens to learn about and discuss the vital links between federal policy and the revitalization of their cities and towns. The conference will demonstrate that federal policy can and does impact the prosperity of our nation’s historic industrial cities and towns – especially in the Northeast-Midwest region. Summit attendees will explore case studies, exchange ideas, and communicate to Members of Congress the message that the overall health of our nation is measured by the health of our cities. The Northeast-Midwest Institute, working with its partners, the Brookings Institution, Smart Growth America, and Policy Link, is organizing the first annual Revitalizing Older Cities Capitol Hill Summit. The Summit is a collaborative effort with the Northeast-Midwest Congressional and Senate Coalitions and the Revitalizing Older Cities Congressional Task Force.	Reserve Your Room by Monday, January 12, 2009, to capture special Summit rate at Liaison Hotel/Capitol Hill - 866.246.220 Call 866.246.2203 and Reference Northeast-Midwest Institute to Make Reservation Presenters include Mayors, Congressional staff, stakeholders, and civic leaders from Northeast-Midwest older industrial cities. Meet with your Congressional delegation to discuss challenges and opportunities.

	Preliminary Agenda
	Day One, February 11, 2009	Lunch with Mayors and Members of Congress Session 1: Getting Key Transportation Dollars in Cities Session 2: Housing: Finding opportunities in difficult times—foreclosure prevention, green renovation Evening: Congressional Reception and Livable Communities Success Stories
	Day Two, February 12, 2009	Visit your Senate and Congressional delegations from 8:30 to 10:30 am Keynote address by the Honorable Jay Williams, Mayor of Youngstown, OH Session 1: Investing in water infrastructure Session 2: Vacant properties and successes in land banking Session 3: Jumpstarting the Innovation Economy through Cluster Development Session 4: Green Jobs and Sustainable Cities Recap and Adjourn: 4:30 pm

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