7th Annual Great Cities Symposium
About this Event
The Great Cities Symposium returns February 4, 2027 with speaker Mitchell Silver, an internationally recognized urban planner, author and speaker with more than forty years experience shaping communities throuogh innovative city planning, parks, placemaking and implementation.
Silver played key leadership roles in some of the most successful cities and public spaces, including roles as Commissioner of New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, Chief Planning Officer for the City of Raleigh, NC, and the American Planning Association.
The event is held at the beautiful settting of the Garden Club of Jacksonville, and includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres from Biscottis and social time and conversation with civic leaders and engaged citizens.
The Great Cities Symposium is Scenic Jacksonville's annual signature civic event that informs and facilitates community conversations about how Jacksonville can learn from peer cities' successes and challenges. Proceeds benefit Scenic Jacksonville, allowing the organization to continue its mission to advance a more scenic, resilient and thoughtfully designed Jacksonville throuogh education, advocacy and community engagement.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Check In and Social Hour
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
Take your seats
🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:30 PM
Introductory Remarks, Speaker Presentation, Q & A
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Cocktails, Desserts & Conversation
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 135.23
