Local Host Sessions (coming soon!)

Mobile Tour Information (as of June 18)

Welcome to Minneapolis!

On behalf of the University of Minnesota, the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs would like to welcome you to the 51st annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP). The 2010 conference will be held in Minneapolis, which, along with the state capitol, St. Paul, form the Twin Cities.

The Twin Cities are renowned for planning innovations - ranging from their historic park systems to the innovative Metropolitan Council that coordinates regional planning. The Twin Towns are also home to nationally recognized programs in neighborhood revitalization and award-wining architecture and infrastructure, including the new I – 35W bridge over the Mississippi River.

For your edification and enjoyment we’ve planned a full agenda. In addition to the regular ACSP research program, we've lined up a series of interesting tours on Friday afternoon to highlight the best of Twin Cities planning. The conference welcome reception will be at the Mill City Museum, a National Historic Landmark in an old flour mill on the banks of the Mississippi River. The museum is adjacent to the new Jean Nouvel-designed Guthrie Theater, which includes the Endless Bridge, a cantilevered lobby extending 178 feet toward the river – an architectural marvel you won’t want to miss. On Friday evening, we're adding something new in the way of mobile tours: an excursion to the arts district and, in honor of Octoberfest, visits to local microbreweries.

Combine the opportunity to learn about distinctive planning achievements with two vibrant downtowns, outstanding visual and performing arts, and Minnesota’s lovely fall season – and you’re bound to have a memorable experience at the 2010 ACSP conference.

We're honored to host you, and look forward to your visit in October.

Ed Goetz
Chair, Local Host Committee, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs    

Greg Lindsey
Associate Dean, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs