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OUR CONFERENCES

The International Making Cities Livable (IMCL) conference series began in 1985, founded by Suzanne Lennard, a Bristol, UK architectural scholar, and Henry Lennard, a Viennese medical sociologist. The Lennards were passionate about sharing the lessons of livable cities and towns between regions and countries.   After their passing, the Lennard Institute was established to continue this important series. Each year, the conference alternates between venues in Europe and the USA, exchanging lessons and effective tools. Each year, the conference features participants from countries all around the world, sharing their lessons in a unique peer-to-peer setting. We gather not only to share our lessons with one another, but to examine case studies of great urban places in person.   

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ABOUT US >

Begun in 1985, the International Making Cities Livable (IMCL) conference series, hosted by the Lennard Institute for Livable Cities, has become a premier international gathering and resource platform for more livable, humane and ecological cities and towns. Our flagship conferences are held in beautiful and instructive cities hosted by visionary leaders able to share key lessons. We are a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation based in the USA, with alternating events and activities in Europe and other parts of the world.

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Attendee comments about previous conferences:

“A wonderful conference.”
“It was brilliantly organized!”
“I left the conference encouraged - there are many challenges ahead of us,

but I am so invigorated by the tenacity of those stepping up to face them.”
“This is the best conference I've ever attended. There was much to take in;

so many people with exceptional experience.”

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CONTACT >

T: (503) 383-1735

E: info@livablecities.org

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