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The summary report from the first-ever National Urban Ecosystems Forum is now available! Many thanks to all the participants and to the Kirkpatrick Foundation for making this event possible.
http://www.archfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/National-Urban-Ecosystems-Forum-Report-web.pdf
Taking place over three days, the City Managers' Design Academy provides an opportunity for city managers to present design & planning challenges from their city and receive feedback & guidance from top professionals in the field.
On September 28 and 29, 2017, the American Architectural Foundation (AAF) and the Kirkpatrick Foundation convened the first National Urban Ecosystems Forum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
During this two-day forum, multi-disciplinary thought leaders from Oklahoma City and 12 cities across the United States shared urban development projects that successfully address the opportunities and ongoing challenges for the coexistence of nature and the city.
Today's : Oklahoma has the greatest biodiversity of any landlocked state in the USA, with more species of plants, animals & bugs.
Today's : One hour after the city's founding during the Land Run of 1889, the population grew to 10K.
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Third : Oklahoma City averages more than 300 days of sunshine per year.
Here is our second : The first ever shopping cart was invented and then used in in 1937 at the Standard Food Markets!
Here is our first : Oklahoma City is home to the American Banjo Museum which has a collection of 300+ banjos valued at $3.5 million.
Our with Kirkpatrick Foundation in Oklahoma City is just one week away! In anticipation, we will be sharing a fun fact about every day for the next week, so stay tuned!