Subtropical Cities 2011 Welcome Reception,hosted by Co-Chair Tony Abbate, AIA, LEED AP, Director, Florida Atlantic University, Broward Community Design Collaborative included

Samuel Tommie, Traditional Seminole Welcome Ceremony
 
Greetings from Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler and Broward County Mayor Sue Gunzburger

Comments from Australian General Consul Duncan Cole

Rosalyn Carter PhD, Dean, FAU College for Design & Social Inquiry and FAU Provost Diane Alperin

SUBTROPICAL CITIES 2011: Subtropical Urbanism Beyond Climate Change, an international conference co-hosted by Florida Atlantic University and the Queensland University of Technology in Australia. The three-day event will be held at FAU’s downtown campus in Fort Lauderdale, March 8-11. www.subtropicalcities2011.com

Subtropical Cities 2011 Conference will discuss responsible growth and environmentally sustainable design in cities with subtropical and tropical climates. Key themes include: subtropical cities in the urban age, sustainable practices and decision making for resilient cities and adaptation to climate.

Since its inauguration in 2006 Subtropical Cities has provided a forum for the presentation of local knowledge from subtropical zones around the world to address global challenges.