| | | NPSG12-209 | | Leveraging Smart Growth Brand to Build a Political Base and Vice Versa Speakers: Elaine Clegg, Councilmember, City of Boise, ID; Special Projects Manager, Idaho Smart Growth; Tommy Wells, Councilmember, District of Columbia; Brad Lander, Councilmember, City of Brooklyn, NY; John Engen, Mayor, City of Missoula, MT; Mick Cornett, Mayor, City of Oklahoma City, OK; Mark Mallory, Mayor, City of Cincinnati, OH It is the politician’s job to present a compelling vision while moving forward effective policies, and many leaders have realized the power of the smart growth brand, which espouses increasing transportation and affordable housing choices near jobs, shops and schools. Hear from elected leaders who are leveraging smart growth principles to inspire their constituents and reinforce their base of support as they strive to strengthen their municipalities. | | MP3 | | $10.00 | | $10.00 | |
| | | NPSG12-207 | | Advancing Equity through Transit Corridor Planning Speakers: Dean Katerndahl, Director, Government Innovations Forum, Mid American Regional Council; Damon Daniel, Regional Organizing Director, Communities Creating Opportunity, Kansas City, MO; Tony To, Executive Director, HomeSight; Heidi Hall, Equity Network Manager, Impact Capital This interactive panel highlights two regional models to advance social equity from Puget Sound and Kansas City, leveraging a HUD Sustainable Communities grant. Learn about the process and lessons learned establishing a regional equity network and how such coalitions are promoting social equity through transit corridor planning. Diverse community partners bring their institutional strengths to ensure the participation and governance of communities of color. | | MP3 | | $10.00 | | $10.00 | |
