A solid network of 21 partners from 11 countries in Europe(17 cities and regions, 4 research institutes and platforms)

Knowledge Network ‘Governance in Action’P R O G R A M

2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8

INVITATION Closing Conference 14 – 16th November 2007, Almere

PROGRAM

Tuesday November 13th

All day : Partners arrive in Amsterdam, Lloyd Hotel19.00-21.00 : Informal dinner on request incl. some guests from Almere (optional and on own expenses)

Wednesday November 14th

07:00 : Breakfast08.00 : Hotel pick-up & transfer to City Hall Almere09.00-09.30 : Registration for the closing conference 1st floor next to the Raadzaal09.30-09.45 : Welcome by alderman Adri Duivesteijn in Raadzaal09.45-10.00 : Film about the KN-project10.00-10.45 : City council panel: setting the question by Vivian Vijn: registry clark of Almere10:45-11:00 : Coffee Break11.00-11.45 : Introduction Almere, by Henk Meijer, project director of East side development11.45-12.00 : Walking to restaurant The Waterfront for lunch12.00-13.00 : Lunch at restaurant The Waterfront13.00-13:15 : Back to the City Hall13.30-15.00 : ErasmusPC Salon (City Pride, Cultural Elite, Architecture, The Soul of the City)15.00-15.30 : Tea Break15.30-17.00 : ErasmusPC Salons (City Pride, Cultural Elite, Architecture, The Soul of the City)17:00-18.00 : Drinks18.00 : Hotel transfer, short rest20.30-22:00 : Dinner at restaurant Fifteen Amsterdam (only for invited guests and KN partners)

PROGRAM

Thursday November 15th

07.00 : Breakfast08.00 : Hotel pick-up & transfer to Almere City Hall 09.00 : Pick-up guests from Almere City Hall in Almere (sanitary stop) 09.15-11.30 : Excursion new housing developments in Almere-Buiten, Noorderplassen, Haven11.30-15.00 : Boatcruise IJmeer incl. lunch (departure Almere Haven)15:00-15:30 : Transfer to City Centre Office, Bleekerstraat 115.30-17.00 : Excursion City Centre Almere by Mrs. Astrid Geijtel17.00-18.00 : Introduction Political Market by Vivian Vijn, Raadzaal18.00-19.15 : Dinner in restaurant of the City Hall Almere19.30-21.00 : Political Market: presentation knowledge network by Marcel Stolk; Presentation survey report “local identity and local politics” by Liana Giorgi (ICCR); Discussion chaired by institute “publiek - politiek”.21.15 : Hotel transfer

PROGRAM

Friday November 16th partners only

08.00 : Check-out and hotel pick-up 09.00-10.30 : Evaluation of the KN-program by Mr. Henny Game from “ Radar” 10.30-11.00 : Coffee-break11.00-12.30 : Sustainability of the partnership and knowledge Networks by Liana Giorgi from ICCR12.30-13.00 : Completing the last administrative obligations in the KN by Marcel Stolk13.00-13.15 : De Kemphaan for closing lunch13.15-15.00 : Farewell speech by Mr. Bernard Arnold, city manager of the municipality of Almere15:15 : Transfer to Central station Almere / Schiphol

PROGRAM

City PrideNewtowns often struggle with their identity. The image of newtowns often is boring, sleepy, suburbian. How does city pride relate to the image and identity of the city? What makes people proud of their city? What kind of things / activities / people could enhance city pride? Does city pride enhance social cohesion and / or the way people participate in society? Who are / could be important ambassadors for city pride? How about your city? Are you proud of the city? And why (not…)?

Chairman and guestspeaker: Barry van ’t Padje(city philosopher of Almere);Guestspeakers:Barbara Botos from Tatabánya; Don Murphy (VMX Architects); Matthias Borscheid (Northside Partnership / Ireland;Jeroen Laven (City council Rotterdam / ErasmusPC).

Cultural eliteA real city is a city where all social classes feel at home. Dutch newtowns / suburban areas, mainly consist of lower and mid­dleclass population, e.g. families with children. Cultural elite is rare and the direct result is that it is harder to create a thriving cultural climate. Is this a typical Dutch phenomenon? What are your experiences? What is the importance of a cultural elite in the city? How does for instance having a university in a city effect city life?

Chairman:Ellie Teunissen (political advisor Almere)Guestspeakers: Professor Arnold Reijndorp (University of Amsterdam); Mrs. Mieke Velsink (inhabitant and journalist); Christine van Stralen (artist from Arts projects); David O’ Connor (DIT Spatial School of Planning / Ireland).

Architecture & PlanningBuildings affect people. So does the layout of a neighbourhood or city. How do you create a place where people love to be? A place they care about. Can architecture contribute to a posi­tive image, identity, soul, pride? Do you have examples why buil­dings / layout work or don’t work in your (or any other) city?

Chairman:Marco RedemanGuestspeakers: Jukka Kullberg(director urban planning Vantaa); Floris Alkemade(architect OMA);Edwin Oostmeyer (developer); Paul Dijkman(architectural philosopher);Stephen Dowds (Stephen Dowd Associates Town Planners / Ireland);Anne Weike Noorman(City council Almere).

Soul of the CityCollective memories. Places where something historically important happened. Vibrant citycentres or neighbourhoods, where people meet outside on terraces or in parks. Or inside in cafes, museums or restaurants. Those places are the heart and soul of cities. But what about newtowns that lack those collec­tive memories or ‘natural’ places to meet. Is it possible to create a soulful atmosphere? What is the soul of your city?

Chairman:Hans Karssenberg andConny Franssen (ErasmusPC)Guestspeakers: Hans Karssenberg; Johan Bouwmeester(deputy director); Mr. Toine Heijmans(Journalist “Volkskrant”); Odran Reid (South Dublin County Council / Ireland); Connie Franssen (writer, ErasmusPC);Joke Meijer (policy makerCapelle aan de IJssel).

The idea of the ErasmusPC salons is to have a few short presentations in order to organise inspiration. We invited a variety of people: scientists, civil cervants, inhabitants, architects and other stakeholders on these themes and their importance for the city. Each presentation will be followed by a discussion. We are very much looking forward to sharing all our experiences!

Please register directly online:

www.link2liek.nl/registerKNTP

Contact information

• For operational and logistic support,

please contact: Ms. Lique Guijs / Link to Liek

E-mail: info@link2liek.nl

Telephone: +31 (0)6 29 505 235

• For information about the program,

please contact: Ms. Ellie Teunissen / City of Almere

E-mail: ehmteunissen@almere.nl

Telephone: +31 (0)36 527 7442

Initiated by:

European New Towns Platform