Charles A. Landry was quoted in a story in the Baton Rouge Business Report on August 24, 2009, titled "Can We Talk?" The article highlights the Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) Smart Growth Summit, taking place August 26–28 in Baton Rouge. Mr. Landry will be featured as a speaker at the fourth-annual summit, which is expected to draw 500 attendees. Speakers and discussion panels will address current policy trends and how to apply them in the Capital Region.