Restoring Prosperity: Getting American

[i]Cities Back On Track![/i] April 17–19, 2009 Hyatt Regency Bellevue 900 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 The 2009 Preserving the American Dream conference will ask how urban public policy will be impacted by the new Obama Administration and an economic recession, and we will expose the Smart Growth threat to mobility, property rights, and housing affordability. The conference will include a tour of recent transportation and land-use projects in the Seattle area as well as dozens of speakers and workshops on transportation and land-use issues. Hear what the new Obama Administration has in store for cities and states Tour one of the most regulated, least affordable cities in America Learn how cities can improve livability and affordability Find out how regions can relieve congestion and finance new roadway construction Hear the latest research from the experts Exchange ideas with fellow activists Attend sessions on transportation funding, land-use reform, environmental policy, property rights, and other key issues Registration for the conference is just $259, with a special $175 student/low income rate. We also invite you to join us on Friday for the educational bus and ferry tour of the Puget Sound area's transportation and land use projects. The optional tour is $40. For more information about the conference, go to: http://americandreamcoalition.org/SeattleRegistrationForm.php