[sustran] [Fwd: [carfree_network] Carfree conference -- Proposals due Dec 15 -- help get the word out!]

[Todd Edelman, Green Idea Factory]

Hi,

I think this was posted here before but it is a good thing to remind 
people about...

(By the way.... to peoples from Latin America and beyond: The organisers 
of the TCFC series cannot necessarily fund travel or other costs, even 
for presenters... so now is the time to start to look for a way to get 
lots of people to Portland who might not be able to fund it on their 
own... or because they are the director, etc. of their organisation...)

- T

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	[carfree_network] Carfree conference -- Proposals due Dec 15 
-- help get the word out!
Date: 	Wed, 5 Dec 2007 08:07:08 -0800
From: 	Eleanor Blue <eleanor.blue at gmail.com>
To: 	WCN list <carfree_network at lists.riseup.net>, Shift 
<shift at lists.riseup.net>, Portland Car Free Day 
<portlandcarfreeday at lists.riseup.net>, Trans - Action 
<trans-action at googlegroups.com>



Hi all,

This is a reminder that proposals for presentations and activities at 
Towards Carfree Cities VIII in Portland next June are due on December 
15, which is in less than two weeks. If you're considering submitting a 
proposal, now is the time! Also, please take a few minutes to help us 
get the word out by forwarding the message below to colleagues, friends, 
professional organizations, and nonprofits who do work on 
carfree-related issues.

If you have any questions, feel free to email carfreeportland at gmail.com 
<mailto:carfreeportland at gmail.com>.

Thanks,

Elly

Towards Carfree Cities VIII

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Greetings!

In June of 2008 Portland, Oregon will be the first American city to host 
the annual conference of the World Carfree Network.   This is an 
international conference focusing on the future of urban transportation 
and livability.  Titled "Towards Carfree Cities:  Rethinking Mobility, 
Rediscovering Proximity", this conference seeks to find creative, 
practical solutions to the environmental, economic, community, and 
public health problems that arise from car-oriented urban policies, 
culture, and development.

We are currently soliciting presenters from around the world on this 
theme and urge you and your colleagues to submit a proposal.  Please see 
the proposal description below, or visit our website 
http://www.carfreeportland.org <http://www.carfreeportland.org/> for 
more information and to download a PDF version of Call for Proposals.

Sincerely,
Elly Blue
Conference Organizer
portland at worldcarfree.net <mailto:portland at worldcarfree.net>

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*TOWARDS CARFREE CITIES VIII, JUNE 16-20, PORTLAND, OREGON, USA *

*CALL FOR PROGRAM PROPOSALS *

The Towards Carfree Cities conference series brings together people from 
around the world who are promoting practical alternatives to car 
dependence. Professionals, activists, and community leaders alike will 
share how they have been building sustainable transportation systems and 
promoting the transformation of cities, towns and villages into 
human-scaled environments rich in public space and community life.

As a part of the carfree movement, the conference seeks to find 
creative, practical solutions to the environmental, economic, community, 
and public health problems that arise from car-oriented urban policies, 
culture, and development.  It looks to promote local, diverse, and 
sustainable neighborhoods that are accessible and pleasurable to 
everyone in the community. 

This year's conference theme is "Rethinking mobility, rediscovering 
proximity." The theme is intended to promote discussion of urban 
livability, mixed-use development, local agriculture, pedestrian safety, 
strong neighborhoods, accessible public space, and sustainable 
transportation.

*PROPOSALS SOLICITED *

World Carfree Network and Shift are now seeking program proposals on the 
theme of "Rethinking Mobility, Rediscovering Proximity". Proposals are 
requested in the following categories:

    * Research abstracts
    * Presentations of programs (e.g., government, non-profit, or
      private sector initiatives)
    * Presentations of World Carfree Network members' organizational
      activities
    * Panelists on the following topics: a) alternatives to the private
      automobile; b) closures of parks or city streets to cars, c)
      carfree towns, housing developments, or shopping districts; d)
      experiences of carfree individuals and families, e) World Carfree
      Day events
    * Interactive workshops, activities, and tours
    * Films
    * Works of art

Proposals of 1-2 pages in length, in English, shall include a title and 
description of the proposed activity, any equipment, time, or space 
requirements, relevant personal information or experience, and full 
contact details. Discounted entry for presenters. Send all proposals and 
questions to proposals at carfreeportland.org 
<mailto:proposals at carfreeportland.org> or mail to: Shift, PO Box 6662, 
Portland OR 97228, USA by December 15, 2007. See www.carfreeportland.org 
<http://www.carfreeportland.org/> for further details about the conference.

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