Jun 13, 20213 minAaaand that's a wrap!A very successful (and very memorable) IMCL 2021 concludes, leaving many eager to continue on to Paris next year. A breakout session in...
May 31, 20212 minCome celebrate the return of public life in livable cities!And help share the tools and strategies necessary to change the "operating systems for growth," in the beautiful livability laboratory of...
May 27, 20213 minIMCL Conference Will Focus on “Building the Infrastructure of Livable Cities for All”All eyes are on US infrastructure and its role in promoting more diverse transportation choice, greater economic opportunity, more...
May 25, 20219 minCome celebrate the revival of livable cities! (And suburbs too) While there are many challenges and much work to do, there is much to celebrate too as we emerge from the pandemic. Join us June 8-12 in...
May 10, 20214 minAnnouncing a great lineup of conference tours!From nuts and bolts case studies to great recreational trips, there's plenty to see and do Walkers and bikers of all ages enjoy the Monon...
May 7, 20212 minIT'S REALLY HAPPENING! One month to go to the first major conference on cities to resume IN PERSONFinal preparations are under way for the IMCL as most if not all attendees are expected to be vaccinated, and organizers finish planning...
May 5, 20212 minHotel Carmichael offers an unbeatable location for the IMCL 2021 conference June 8-12 in Carmel, INThe City of Carmel is also offering vouchers for the hotel's Vivante French restaurant to attendees who register at the hotel between May...
May 2, 20215 minIMCL keynote speaker meets with US Vice President Harris to discuss public space as infrastructure Professor Vikas Mehta points out the importance of public space and its social infrastructure, finding strong agreement from the Vice...
Apr 27, 20214 minStreet, suburb retrofits in the spotlight at the 57th IMCL conference IN PERSON, June 8-12 New zoning codes, street standards, sustainable energy systems, and much more will be examined in depth, at International Making Cities...
Apr 19, 20212 minA sneak preview of our beautiful venue for the 57th International Making Cities Livable conferenceIMCL Executive Director Michael Mehaffy leads a short video tour of the main venue space, the main hotel next door, and the surrounding...
Apr 15, 20211 minIMCL "Early Bird" discount rate EXTENDED through May 15More time is being offered due to uncertainty over COVID vaccination timing and travel policies, notably international travel IMCL...
Apr 14, 20213 minWhat's next for cities - and suburbs?Find out in June, and beat "Zoom Fatigue" too - recharge with colleagues at a LIVE peer to peer leadership gathering of the International...
Apr 12, 20214 minTwo months until the start of a most timely 57th International Making Cities Livable conferencePreparations are being readied this week for an IN-PERSON conference in a beautiful and spacious venue June 8-12, in the exemplar of...
Apr 3, 20213 minCome help us shape the Lennard Institute and the IMCL for the NEXT 35 years!Now more than ever, surely, we need such gatherings to share effective tools and strategies to make better cities and towns Dear friends...
Mar 30, 202112 minKeynote Speaker Profile: Patrick Condon"It's not housing that costs too much. It's land that costs too much." The first of a series of profiles of June 2021 IMCL speakers and...
Mar 22, 20217 minCelebrating (and championing) public spaces at the 57th IMCL conference in JuneAs we emerge from the pandemic, we'll assess its lessons -- and we'll share new tools and strategies for creating more livable, sociable...
Mar 14, 20213 min57th IMCL conference poised to restart in-person conferences with a bangThe June lineup now includes 18 keynotes and 80 breakout presentations, with speakers from 22 states, 17 countries and 6 continents, as...
Mar 7, 20213 minIMCL presentations will include health, equity, street and suburb retrofit, affordability, and moreOur June 2021 conference will feature a diverse lineup of 80 accepted breakout presentations, plus 18 plenary talks, receptions, tours,...
Feb 15, 20212 minAccepted abstracts and design awards submissions from 2020 are still good for 2021!Those who submitted in 2020 do not need to re-submit for 2021, and we look forward to seeing them in Carmel! Our beautiful and spacious...
Feb 15, 20215 minDEADLINE February 15th for re-opened Call for Abstracts and Design Awards Competition Join us for a premier international gathering of leaders in academia, practice, and city government since 1985, in the retrofit showcase...