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HOST CITY MOBILE WORKSHOPS San Antonio officials are planning a series of spe- cial workshops highlighting successful programs. Re workshops will include presentations and site v o that you can experience first hand how t, / is carrying out the program and how you might adapt it to meet your community's needs. More detailed information about the Host City mobile workshops will be covered in a separate brochure that will be sent to all delegates with your registration confirmation. Preliminary pro- ~ram plans include: Casa San Antonio Trade Program The city's intemational affairs department offers NLC participants a glimpse into its marketing and outreach efforts with a Mexico booth showcasing the Casa San Antonio trade program. The direc- tors from Mexico will be on hand to discuss how San Antonio and its Mexican partners transformed former Sister City relationships into revenue tbr each respective community through two-way trade. River Walk Development San Antonio's River Walk is the centerpiece of its $3 billion visitor indusmy. Its dynamic evolution and gro,~xh over the past 60 years provides a model for downtown revitalization in other parts of the country. The city is planning to conduct a series of informative tours along the River Walk during the conference that will provide information on its history and development and the benefits it has provided to the city. Success~l Public Safety Skategies TI- ' will conduct a series of workshops high- Iib _. successful components of its community- based policing programs. Workshops will cover two citizen involvement programs- the Citizen Police Academy and the Cellular on Patrol Program; a police bicycle and foot patrol pro- gram; and the San Antonio Fear Free Environment Program (SAFFE). Representatives of the police depamnent will provide information and practical advice on how to design and imple- ment similar programs to ensure a safe and secure community. Coliseum Oaks Affordable Housing Project Coliseum Oaks is a new neighbor- hood of single-family homes created to provide a safe, attractive community on San Antonio's East Side. The goal of the public-private partnership sponsoring this development is to build new homes at reasonable prices and revitalize the inner city to provide home ownership oppommities and amenities for home buyers seeking affordable, attractive new neighborhoods. The workshop will include a visit to the neighborhood and an oppor- tunity to learn about the unique and successful partnership that made this project a reality. A lily.ri ~' tim 21d Gm~ San Antonio's "enchilada red" Central Public Library has drawn remarkable attention in its first full year of operation, both for its unique architecture and its co-,,rehensive information resources. This wt .~ will provide an opportunity to visit the sm~,,.,,g library building and experience the wide range of information ~oources that are available including on-line central catalogue, bilingual cata- logne resources for children, intemet connections, and a new information kiosk project. .~k, vth/qq6x GOOD NEIGHBORS, GREAT CITIES: A SHOWCASE OF CITY PROGRAMS While everyone likes to talk about rein- venting government, cities are actually getting the job done. Cities are dynamic and exciting places to live and to gather. Cities are the engine that drives the cul- ture and provide the gathering place where the community defines itself. Making cities work is a challenge that is met by city officials with an equally dynamic and exciting response. The showcase will be your oppommity to meet and compare notes with your col- leagues about how they are changing the way cities do business. It will be a time of recognition for the innovation and ingenuity of local officials. It will be a time to celebrate the American city-- as a place made up of neighbor- hoods and as the hub of regional life. Visit the "Good Neighbors, Great Cities" showcase at the 1996 Congress of Cities in San Antonio on Sunday and Monday afternoon and learn about cities from across the nation that are winning acclaim tbr their leadership and creativity in responding to local needs. The things that you learn from their experiences will be one of your most prized souvenirs of your visit to San Antonio. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE December 6 December 7 General Registration General Registration 8:00 am. - 5:00p. m. 8:00 a.m.. 8:00p. m. Pre-conference NLC Board of Seminars Directors Meeting 9:00 a.m. - 5:00p. m. NLC Advisory Council Meeting 9:00 a.m. - 5:00p. m. Policy Committee Meetings 9:00 a.m. - Noon l:OO p. m. - 4:00p. m. Orientation Session for First Time Attendees 5:30p. m. - 6:30p. m. Opening Reception 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. TIlE EXPOSITION Delegates will have the oppor- tunity to attend the nation's largest and most representa- tive municipal exposition showcasing the latest in new products, services, and ideas! More than 200 companies who provide services or prod- ucts dealing with solid waste collection, garbage recycling, computer software and hard- ware, traffic management, emergency rescue vehicles, communication, management, energy, finance, education, and much more will provide information and resources to assist you and your city in delivering quality cost effec- tive services to the public. In addition to the special activities planned in the exhibit ball during the confer- ence, you will be able to reg- ister for a prize ch'awing. Details on the prize drawing and entry forms will be included in your conference packet. Prize winners will be announced daily, and you must be present to win. TECH CITY Once again, NLC, Public Technology, Inc. (PTI), and IBM will jointly sponsor Tech City -a hands-on con- nection to technology as a tool for service delivery in cities. Tech City will pro- vide easy access to examples of technology tools that are being used in cities across the counny. In addition, Tech City will offer an oppommity to experience Access Local Govenm'~ent, NLC's on-line source of information and connections for local officials. The Tech City Theater will offer spe- cial sessions demonstrating successful technology appli- cations in cities. And you can spend time practicing your on-line skills in the Technology Playground. Tech City has become a vital resource for local officials during the Congress of Cities to get connected to the newest technology applica- tions that can make a differ- ence in your community. General Registration 8.'00 a.m. - 6:00p. m. Host City. Ecumenical Service 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Opening General Session 9:15 am. - 11:00 a.m. Exposition 10:30 a.m. - 5:00p. m. NLC Resource Center and Teeh City 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 txra. Exhibit Hall Reception !1:15 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshops hOOp. re. - 4:30 p. rn. Resolutions Committee Meeting l:OO p. m. - 4:00p. m. Showcase of City Programs 2:00p. m. - 5:00p. m. Nominating Committee Hearing General Registration &00 a.m. - 5:00p. m. General Session 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Workshops 10:45 a.m. - Noon Exposition 10:45 a.m. - 5:OO p. m. NLC Resource Center and Tech City 10:45 a.m. - 5:00p. m. Exhibit Hall Lunch 12:00p. m. - h3O p. m. Concurrent Workshops l:30 p. m. - 5:00 p. rn. Showcase of City Programs 2:00 p. rn. - 5:OO p. m. General Registration 8.'00 a.m. - 2:00p. m. General Session 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Workshops 10:45 a.m. - Noon Del~ates Luncheon 12:15 p. m. - l:45 p. m. Annual Business Meeting 2:00p. m. - 5:00p. m. Host City Closing Event 6:30p. m.