WHO: Robert Yaro, president, Regional Plan Association of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
James Cuorato, director, department of commerce in Philadelphia
James Corner, chair, Department of Landscape Architecture, Graduate School of Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvania
Witold Rybczynski, professor of urbanism at Penn
Peter Linneman, professor of real estate, finance and public policy at Penn
Gary Hack, dean, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Penn

WHAT: A public forum on the problems and potentials of the Penn's Landing site and the Philadelphia Riverfront.

WHERE: Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, University of Pennsylvania, 3417 Spruce St.

WHEN: Jan. 24, 2-5:30 p.m.

The University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Fine Arts and the Philadelphia Inquirer will host a public forum on the potential of the Philadelphia Riverfront and Penn's Landing.

The program includes lectures, a panel discussion and a question-and-answer session. Handouts will be available to provide more background information on riverfront issues.

James Corner will talk about "The Delaware River and its Context." Witold Rybczynski and Peter Linneman will speak on "Why Six Development Schemes Failed." Gary Hack will discuss "Examples of Excellence from Cities around the World."

This forum is part of an ongoing project to address issues concerning the riverfront and provide feedback to the mayor, the Philadelphia City Council and city agencies.

Those wishing to attend the public forum should e-mail Pat Sweeney at psweeney@phillynews.com.