Healthy Cities in the 21st Century Event

On Feb 8, Fordham hosted a lively interdisciplinary 75-minute forum on “Healthy cities in the 21st Century.” About 35 students and professionals heard a series of 8 experts--3 environmental psychologists and 5 discussants—briefly address specific urban themes:

• Dr. Peter Walker on the work of UN Habitat
• Dr. Arline Bronzaft on noise reduction in cities
• Dr. Harold Takooshian on the changing image of cities
• Rick Sanford on the future of urban transportation
• Dr. Bruce Berg on post-industrial cities like New York
• Moses Williams on spiritual life in cities
• Sarah Benoit on urban studies at Fordham
• Noema Chaplin on student involvement in UN activities