Release Date: 09/17/2014
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National expert to discuss how ‘Placemaking’ can help Coeur d’Alene
Strategies to make Coeur d’Alene a better place to live, work and play will highlight a presentation by Fred Kent, founder and president of the Project for Public Spaces, at noon, Nov. 5 at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene.
Kent is an expert on Placemaking, a common-sense approach that helps cities take advantage of existing assets to drive community and economic development. Public officials, city planners, community groups and transportation experts use Placemaking principles to create and revitalize public places to attract entrepreneurs, businesses and workers.
“We are pleased to host such a high-quality national expert, especially at a time when Coeur d’Alene leaders are focused on a long-range plan for the city’s future,” said Gerald M. Hunter, president of Idaho Housing and Finance Association. “We recognize the crucial role a vibrant community plays in ensuring affordable housing opportunities.”
The luncheon costs $15. Registration is required at idahohousing.com/keynote. For more information, call (208) 331-4743. The event is hosted by Idaho Housing and Finance Association and supported by Coeur d’Alene 2030, the city of Coeur d’Alene, the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce, the Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors and the Lake City Development Corporation.
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Idaho Housing and Finance Association, a financial services and housing business organization, improves lives and strengthens Idaho communities by expanding housing opportunities, building self-sufficiency, and fostering economic development.
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