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Urbanism and Social Governance in Medellin Course
Date: 2-6 December, 2013.
Venue: EAFIT University, Medellin, Colombia.
In recent times what has come to be known as "the case of Medellin', has generated a growing interest in the local and international community and it became a point of reference for various areas of knowledge. With the objective of strengthening analysis of urban themes- territorial, environmental, and its impact on society, the Organization of American States and the Center of Urban and Environmental Studies of EAFIT University have convened for this course a group of professionals who, from different disciplinary fields have participated, analyzed, and investigated the process of urban and social transformation of Medellin.
Day 1: Introduction to Social Urbanism - Urban Sustainability
8:00-9:00 a.m. |
Institutional Welcome Remarks General Introduction Methodology and Field Visits Logistics |
Jose Alonso González University Council, EAFIT Richard Huber Chief, Biodiversity, Lands, and Sustainable Cities Section, Department of Sustainable Development, Organization of American States Ximena Covaleda B. Coordinator, URBAM, EAFIT Sebastian Romero Summer School, EAFIT |
Presentation |
| 9:00-10:00 a.m. | Introduction of Participants | (3 Minutes Each) | |
| 10:00-10:30 a.m. | Break | ||
10:30-12:00 p.m. |
Social Urbanism: Strategies for Intervention |
Francesco Orsini Project Manager, EAFIT |
Presentation |
| 12:00-1:30 p.m. | Lunch | ||
1:30-3:00 p.m. |
Education as a Driver for Change |
Sergio Fajardo Valderrama Governor of Antioquia, Mayor of Medellín 2004-2011 |
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| 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Break | ||
4:00-6:00 p.m. |
Plan Bio 2030: Transporte Sostenible y Movilidad |
Francesco Orsini Project Manager, URBAM EAFIT Ana Maria Arango Former Director BIO 2030, Advisor Governorship of Antioquia |
Presentation |
Day 2: Security and Cohabitation Policies
8:00-10:00 a.m. |
Integral Urban Projects (PUI) |
César Hernández Correa DAPARD Director, Former Manager PUI, EDU |
Presentation |
| 10:00-10:30 a.m. | Break | ||
10:30-11:30 a.m. |
Housing Consolidation and Environmental Recovery of the “Juan Bobo” stream basin area |
Francesco Orsini Project Manager, EAFIT |
Presentation |
11:30-12:30 p.m. |
Sustainable Cities |
Richard Huber Chief, Biodiversity, Lands, and Sustainable Cities Section, Department of Sustainable Development, Organization of American States |
Presentation |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Lunch | ||
1:30-6:00 p.m. |
Field Trip 1: Northeastern Integral Urban Project (PUI) and Projects in Northern Medellin |
Arq. Isabel Correa EDU – 2010 - 20011 |
Day 3: Institutional Framework and Civil Society
8:00-10:00 a.m. |
Public Policies |
Santiago Leyva Botero Chief, Undergraduate Political Science Program, EAFIT University |
Presentation |
| 10:00-10:30 a.m. | Break | ||
10:30-12:00 p.m. |
Management and Institutional Coordination |
David Escobar Arango Former Director, Municipal Planning, Private Secretary, City Government 2004-2007 |
Presentation |
| 12:30-2:00 p.m. | Lunch | ||
2:00-3:00 p.m. |
Water Resources |
Juan David Echeverri Empresas Publicas de Medellin (EPM) Expert |
Presentation Presentation |
| 3:00-3:30 p.m. | Break | ||
3:30-5:00 p.m. |
Civil Society Participation in the Institutional Framework and Medellin Transformation |
Rafael Aubad López Vicepresident, Proantioquia |
Presentation |
Day 4: Integral Urban Projects and Emerging Urban Contexts
8:00-10:00 a.m. |
Security and Cohabitation Policies applied in the Territory |
Gustavo Duncan Cruz Professor, Humanities Department, EAFIT University |
Presentation |
| 10:00-10:30 a.m. | Break | ||
10:30-12:30 p.m. |
Citizen Participation and Cohabitation |
Carlos Uribe Uribe Dean, Art School, Former Director of Moravia Cultural Center |
Presentation |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Lunch | ||
1:30-6:00 p.m. |
Field Trip 2: Carabobo Norte, Ruta N, Parque de los Deseos, Jardin Botanico, Parque Explora and Moravia Cultural Center |
Arq. Emerson Marin Parra EDU 2004-2007 Arq. Juan Sebastian Bustamante EDU 2004-2007 |
Presentation |
Day 5: Concluding Round Table
8:00-12:00 p.m. |
Concluding Remarks Round Table |
Jose Alonso González University Council, EAFIT Richard Huber Chief, Biodiversity, Lands, and Sustainable Cities Section, Department of Sustainable Development, Organization of American States Piedad Patricia Restrepo Coordinator, Medellin Como Vamos Francesco Orsini Project Manager, EAFIT Beatriz Restrepo University Council, EAFIT Ana Mercedes Villegas Mejía Director CSR, EPM Group |
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| 12:30-2:00 p.m. | Lunch |