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Economics of Building Around LIght Rail Luncheon

For more than a year, Citizens for Modern Transit has spotlighted opportunities around MetroLink in the St. Louis region.  This lunch will be a great opportunity for local leaders, businesses, non-profits and citizens to hear why building around light rail is important to this region economically and why it should be a top priority for the St. Louis region. 


The keynote speaker, Dena Belzer, President of Strategic Economics, specializes in connecting regional economic and demographic growth trends to real estate development activity and local policy initiatives. She is an expet on Transit Oriented Development, fostering mixed-use districts,a nd local-serving retail attraction. She has helped to establish best practices for Transit Oriented Development in multiple communities as well as writing extensively on the topic. 


Registration is $35 for CMT members and $45 for non-members.  Registrations due by Jan. 31, 2013. Register online at www.cmt-stl.org or mail a check to CMT, 911 Washington, Ste. 200, St. Louis, MO 63101. Table sponsorships available.  

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
11:30 Registration; 12 noon Lunch

Thank you to the sponsors of this event:|
Development Strategies
US Bank
URS

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