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[edit] NextGen 7 - Atlanta, GA

[edit] Thursday Program

May 20, 2010 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: (Room 208)

Each year, NextGen hosts its own FREE day-long event before the annual CNU, open to anyone interested in attending (you do not have to attend CNU to attend the NextGen Thursday event). The NextGen congress usually addresses the themes of that CNU and advances discussion on a number of other specific issues important to NextGen members. Through a series of speakers, panels and a highly engaging facilitation process called Open Source, first time attendees and multi-time returners can meet, share knowledge and inspire excitement for the future of new urbanism.

[edit] Thursday Schedule

Morning
9:30 - 10:00 - Introductions/Explanation of NG7
10:00 - 11:00 - Morning Presentations
11:00 -11:15 - Magical Mystery tour recap
11:15 - 11:45 - Panel Response to tour + Q&A
11:45 - 12:00 - Announcements

12:00 - 1:30 - Lunch

Afternoon
1:30 - 2:00 - Pecha Kucha
2:00 - 2:30 - Open Source Introduction
2:30 - 4:00 - Open Source Technology (three sessions)
4:00 - 4:15 - Open Space Wrap Up
4:15 - 5:00 - Atlanta panel: Student Idea to realized concept
5:00 - 5:15 - Closing Announcements

Evening Pub Crawl Maps with details were handed out at the morning event.

[edit] NextGen-initiated Events during CNU

Look for these events staffed, initiated or supported by NextGen during the regular CNU program.

New Urbanism 101 Group Lunch Wednesday during the NU 101 lunch break.

NextGen/SNU Coffee Break Friday 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Many Professions Breakfast Saturday 8:00am - 8:30am - Targeted to professions with smaller representations in the Congress such as members in Landscape Architectures, marketing, development, advocacy, law, etc.

Open Source Congress Thursday, Friday, Saturday - Piloted by NextGen with the ongoing energy and initiative of Jennifer Hurley, Open Source (formerly known as Open Space) is becoming an integral part of the regular Congress.

Informal Group Dinners

[edit] Other Events of Key Interest to NextGen-ers

Orientation Breakfast for First-Time Attendees 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM (This is not a NextGen initiated event but it's an excellent event of interested to many NextGen-ers.)

CNU Member Forum Room 208-211, Saturday, May 22, 2010 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
True grits: Join President and CEO John Norquist and CNU Board members for coffee and share your ideas about how the Congress for the New Urbanism should move forward! This informal session will be near the display area. Bring an appetite for good conversation.

[edit] Social Events

Throughout the weekend, NextGen will be organizing several happy hours and additional social outings via Twitter. Please follow the twitter user CNUNextGen at http://twitter.com/cnunextgen. Be sure to set up your cell phone to receive our updates during the Congress.

Thursday evening is the famed, annual NextGen PubCrawl where New Urbanists from all points can come together over a pint, reconnect with old friends and meet new ones interested or active in the movement. This year, we're taking the social events 2.0, so check our plans for the weekend on google maps,

Please see our interactive Google map all of our events: http://bit.ly/bzg9Gg

[edit] Wednesday Evening Welcome

Meet us after the plenary at Sidebar
Midblock on Poplar between Fairlie and Forsyth, just a few blocks from The Tabernacle

Sidebar
79 Poplar Street NW
(404) 588-1850

http://www.sidebaratlanta.com/

[edit] Thursday Pub Crawl and Mixer: Edgewood Avenue - Old 4th Ward

NextGen mixer with local planning and design young leader groups, co-sponsored with Atlanta's Young Architects Forum and Emerging Green Builders.

Venues and Timing:

Pizzeria Vesuvius:
327 Edgewood SE - Arrival-7:30 PM - http://www.pizzeriavesuvius.com
Noni Bar and Deli:
357 Edgewood SE - 7:30-9:00 PM - http://www.nonisdeli.com
Corner Tavern:
464 Edgewood SE - 9:00-10:30 PM - http://www.thecornertavern.com
The Sound Table:
483 Edgewood SE - 10:30-On

Directions from CNU Hotel: Take Courtland St South until the street hits the diagonal grid shift. Head east on Edgewood (left), first bar is just over the freeway.

[edit] Friday - 10 PM Meetup Spot in Castleberry Hill

No Mas! Hacienda and Cantina
180 Walker St. SW
404-574-5678
http://www.nomasatlanta.com/

alternatives afterwards:
Trendy: M Bar / Fuse Lounge - 257 Peters St SW - http://www.fusedowntown.com/
Dive: Elliott Street Deli & Pub - 51 Elliott Street - http://www.elliottstreet.com

[edit] Saturday

[edit] Suggested Local Lunch & Dinner Spots

YouShi / Cafe One Blanc <10$ meals // Piedmont between Edgewood and Auburn, near woodruff park /// Crepes, yougart, sughi, burritos, burgers, chicken bisuits. clean and fresh.

[edit] Housing

We have a LinkedIn group (www.linkedin.com) to facilitate housing for NextGen and CNU: Click Me

Group Name: NextGen / CNU Housing Connections

Please join the group to view housing tips and connect with other attendees who are on the hunt for housing. To preserve a small layer of privacy, the group is an invitation-only group that you must request to join.

[edit] Additional Information

For a map of important locations click here.
This map is open editable.

Other CNU18 related happenings:

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