This series will bring to Houston some of the most dynamic mayors (or former mayors) from around the country. These leaders have a reputation for an enlightened approach to urban design and a commitment to improve the quality of life in their cities. They will share their experiences and provide advice on how to achieve results.
January 25: Mark Robbins
Dean of Syracuse School of Architecture
Former NEA Design Director
February 1: Maurice Cox
Former Mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia
Architecture Professor at the University of Virginia
February 8: Joe Riley
Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina
Co-Founder of the Mayors Institute for City Design
February 15: Bill White
Mayor of Houston, Texas
February 22: John Norquist
Former Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
President of the Congress for the New Urbanism
All lectures will be held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Brown Auditorium at 7pm
Series Tickets:
$25 RDA, MFAH members
$20 Senior citizens 65 and older
$10 Students with identification
$40 Others
Single Tickets (upon availability):
$7 RDA, MFAH members
$5 Senior citizens 65 and older
$3 Students with identification
$10 Others
Co-Sponsored by the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy