VISION LODZ 2023
Chapter Three

14-15.04.2008
Scheibler's Powerhouse in Ksiezy Mlyn

"Towards Lodz & Lodzkie 2013 restoration economy exhibition"
Integrated Revitalization Conference

The goal of the conference is to present examples of achievements and planned projects in the field of integrated revitalization/conservation-restoration in Lodz and the Region as, Best Management Practice examples from Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Polish cities, as well as to present opportunities for and needs of restorative investors, resrtorers-conservators. Special events of the conference include a focus on ART NOUVEAU, the emerging exchange between Creative Lodz and Creative Amsterdam, and the 4-hour Vision Lodz 2023 workshop.

The conference will focus on the following aspects of integrated revitalization:

• Architectural Revitalization and Spatial Development
• Restoration and Development of Infrastructure
• Restoration-Conservation of Heritage
• Ecological Restoration
• Social Revitalization

The presenters and the target audience include:

• Restorative Investors
• Companies engaged in the Restorative Development Processes and Services
• Business & Investment Consultants
• Academic and other Researchers
  Decision-makers
• NGOs
• The Media

The expected conference outcomes:

• Elaborated Vision Lodz 2023 – Central European Champion of Integrated Revitalization/Restoration
• Rising awareness of opportunities for Lodz and Lodzkie emerging from integrated revitalization of their irestorative assets
• Launching an accelerated process for high quality investment and management in integrated revitalization in Lodz and Lodzkie
• Launching an accelerated process towards Lodz and Lodzkie 2013 Restoration Economy Exhibition and raising awareness of emerging opportunities for investors and restorative businesses
• Launching an accelerated process towards founding the International Integrated Resotration-Conservation Institute in Lodz to serve the research and educational needs of the city and the region, and to exchange expertise and experience with partners in the country and worldwide