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Download the Rail~Volution Vancouver Brochure September 8–11, 2019 Hyatt Regency Vancouver railvolution.org VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA #railvolution A multimodal, livable city & region Rail~Volution Vancouver September 8–11, 2019 Hyatt Regency Vancouver Metro Vancouver Connected by nature. Livable by design. A band of cities in a sea of green. Come to Vancouver and see how intentional planning and development have shaped not only downtown, but suburban locations. Consistently rated one of the most livable places in the world, the region is a perfect laboratory for the 25th annual Rail~Volution conference. Metro Vancouver showcases dense, mixed-used development and abundant public and green spaces, all served by multimodal transportation options. The region is a global gateway and the largest port in Canada – a place immigrants, as well as First Nations communities, call home. Metro Vancouver captures the arc of a new century: defining the future of mobility and development, even as it grapples with the challenges of climate change, affordability, imminent automation, and competition between modes. Comparable in size to Charlotte, San Antonio or Pittsburgh, Metro Vancouver led all US and Canadian cities in transit ridership growth in 2017. Half of all new development occurs within the region’s Frequent Transit Network, which includes the autonomous SkyTrain system. Vancouver strives to integrate all modes and new development, with approximately US$5.2 billion (CA$7 billion) of investment in transit corridors, bus expansion, transit stations, roads, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. A multimodal, livable city & region A band of cities in a sea of green. Come to Vancouver and see how intentional planning and development have shaped not only downtown, but suburban locations. Consistently rated one of the most livable places in the world, the region is a perfect laboratory for the 25th annual Rail~Volution conference. Metro Vancouver showcases dense, mixed-used development and abundant public and green spaces, all served by multimodal transportation options. The region is a global gateway and the largest port in Canada – a place immigrants, as well as First Nations communities, call home. Metro Vancouver captures the arc of a new century: defining the future of mobility and development, even as it grapples with the challenges of climate change, affordability, imminent automation, and competition between modes. TransLink Comparable in size to Charlotte, San Antonio or Pittsburgh, Metro Vancouver led all US and Join us in this spectacular setting. Canadian cities in transit ridership growth in 2017. Half of all new development occurs within the region’s Frequent The annual Rail~Volution conference focuses on the interplay of transportation Transit Network, which includes the autonomous SkyTrain (especially transit and related multimodal options), land use and development system. Vancouver strives to integrate all modes and new in building livable communities. Join more than 1,200 practitioners, leaders development, with approximately US$5.2 billion (CA$7 billion) and advocates from communities across the United States and Canada. of investment in transit corridors, bus expansion, transit stations, Share best practices, real-world solutions and innovative approaches roads, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. to the challenges that face cities and regions of every size. Transit. Land Use. Community Development. Join us in Metro Vancouver Connect with livability professionals from across the United States, Canada and the world. Who Attends Rail~Volution? Local, regional, national and new mobility and technology innovators international stakeholders involved transportation engineers in building livable communities architects transit and multimodal planners urban designers business, nonprofit and community leaders consultants elected officials communications and engagement activists professionals community-based organizations housing and transportation advocates developers financial professionals transit agencies foundation officers … and you! transit-oriented development (TOD) managers Join them and deepen your knowledge of: Transit planning, multimodal planning, corridor planning, station area planning and design. Project management and construction management for different modes. Technology and integration of new mobility options with transit. Community engagement, outreach tools, communication, data, campaigns and marketing. Policies and strategies to combat displacement. Transit-oriented development, trail- and bike-oriented development, joint development, housing and neighborhood development and placemaking. Community development financing, capital financing, gap financing, affordable housing, advocacy for transit, transit equity. 2 Tourism Vancouver Join us in Metro Vancouver Connect with livability professionals from across the United States, Canada and the world. OF ATTENDEES SURVEYED SAY THE RAIL~VOLUTION 2018 CONFERENCE 9797%% WAS EXCELLENT OR GOOD. Here’s what else they say: Join them and deepen your knowledge of: Each year we meet people who I learned about a number of are further along in the process exciting things happening in “than we are. It is helpful to learn “other cities that I’d like to from their experiences – good make happen in my own.” and bad.” I enjoy interacting with the built I actually think I most appreciated environment of the host city. the sessions that raised questions “I love that Rail~Volution tends “in my mind … How do we accommo- to explore a vast diversity of date transportation modes that cities that all contribute to occupy physical space really the educational process.” differently than our current modes? Considering questions like that is super-helpful as we consider our options moving forward.” 3 How do attendees put their conference experience to work? Here’s what 2018 attendees said: Re-evaluate infrastructure approaches and planning priorities for our agency. Use the tools and networks to enhance my ability to do meaningful public engagement work related to greener forms of transportation. Guide my professional work with technical information learned from attending sessions. Influence transit-oriented development in my community. Use strategies regarding public-private partnerships. Explore new revenue streams for transit in my community. Bring information from the outreach sessions to my own work. Connect with new people for future business opportunities. Bring new ideas and examples of what works in other places to the work I do. Explore new pilot programs based on presentations at the conference. Make more-informed decisions as a transit board member. Continue to learn about scooter and bike- share programs for my station design. Meet with legislators and agencies and discuss transit. 4 Tourism Vancouver Conference Elements 27 mobile workshops, 75+ sessions, plenaries, networking and social events. Co nfere ls nce sa Sp po on ro so P rs r & e E k x a h e ib p it S o r s e e t N t i a t m i o m n o a C l P t a s r o t n H e l r a s c o L N ew ries Rail~Volutiona Tourism Vancouver From new professionals to established experts: Perspectives that challenge. Information you can use. The annual Rail~Volution conference is the product of our network. Rail~Volution Partners – livability professionals from across the US and Canada – put together conference sessions, drawing on the 350+ topics and presenters submitted in our Call for Speakers. They work to include a diversity of perspectives, geographies and backgrounds. The local host committee organizes mobile workshops, pre-conference events, the Welcome Reception and regional day. The New Rail~Volutionaries, a group formed to welcome new leaders in the livability movement, organizes networking events and innovative learning opportunities. 5 Rail~Volution 2019 Metro Vancouver At this year’s conference (the first outside the US) we’ll learn from a global leader in livability, planning, development and urban design. The Vancouver region will share its stories through pre-conference events, the Welcome Reception, 27 Mobile Workshops and Vancouver Regional Day. We’re excited to have the support of this terrific local host committee for the 2019 conference: Co-Chairs Mark Seinen, TransLink Sarah Ross, TransLink June Kinloch, IBI Group Gary Andrishak, IBI Group Michelle Babiuk, TransLink Iona Bonamis, City of Vancouver The original artwork for Rail~Volution Vancouver is by: Susan Point a Musqueam Coast Salish artist I have attempted to capture the essence of Vancouver while embracing all of our livability features, within my unique style and point of view. By “characterizing the tall towers with many windows front and center within my design, I am using them as a metaphor of windows to the past, present and future.” – Susan Point Read her full artist statement at railvolution.org/news 6 TransLink TransLink See and Learn in Metro Vancouver New development centered on transit SkyTrain – autonomous since 1985 across the region SeaBus – transit to North Vancouver Cities of Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, North Vancouver, Richmond and more Multimodal design, including car and bike share (but no ride-hailing – yet) Innovative approaches to affordable housing and gentrification Station design, upgrades and integration of modes First Nations community planning The only freeway-free downtown Tower-podium built form in North America of “Vancouverism” Placemaking and tactical urbanism Greenways and nearby nature (thanks to intentional planning) Walkable neighborhoods Bus, BRT and rail networks and
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