Event: “What is a City?” Conference in St. Louis

On October 29th-30th, The Center for the Humanities is hosting the 15th annual “What Is a City?” conference at the University of Missouri in St. Louis. Join speakers from around the country and St. Louis in examining city infrastructure concerns through the lenses of the humanities, arts, and social sciences. The sponsors write, “We will discuss such cities as New York, Portland, Ore., New Orleans, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, and St. Louis. Conference presenters include architects, urban planners, environmentalists, journalists, transportation experts, and legislators. Engaging in discussion that crosses many disciplines, the presenters and audience will explore ways we can understand and improve urban infrastructure and community life.”

The event is being held at the J.C. Penney Conference Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Registration is free and open to the public, but you should register in advance.