NPSG12-108

Partnership Opportunities for Successful Development in Small Towns and Rural Regions

Speakers: Kathy Q. Nothstine, AICP, National Association of Development Organizations; Patricia M Sears, Executive Director, Newport City Renaissance Corporation; Paul J Dreher, Director of Planning & Zoning, City of Newport, VT; Candace Eudaley, Assistant Executive Director, East Central Intergovernmental Association

Rural communities face complicated challenges and opportunities related to sustainable development initiatives. This session discusses how rural regions and small towns are creating innovative partnerships to promote place-based community and economic development, and will highlight "quality of place" investment strategies and economic development techniques in rural areas that build on and enhance community assets. Featuring case studies from Vermont and Iowa, speakers describe their efforts to convene multidisciplinary partnerships and share success stories that are replicable for other communities, as well as lessons learned. Discussion topics will include form-based codes, downtown revitalization, brownfields redevelopment, local food systems, complete streets, historic preservation, and more.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$15.00

$15.00

NPSG12-163

From Temporary to Sustainable Paradise: "Smart Growth Catalysts" and The Battle for Planning in the San Diego/Tijuana Region

Speakers: Dahvia Lynch, AICP, Project Manager, Department of General Services, San Diego County; Bruce Appleyard, PhD, Associate Research Professor, University of Utah; Michael Stepner FAIA, FAICP, New School of Architecture and Design; Carlos Graizbord, Former Director of IMPlan, Professor of Urban Planning, Universidad Iberoamericana; Brian Mooney, AICP, Principal, Mooney Planning Collaborative

The panel explores the Roles NGO's can play as "Smart Growth Catalysts" in assisting local government in developing public policy for long range planning. As a framework, the panel will build upon the historic 1974 bi-national urban design plan for the San Diego/Tijuana Region, "Temporary Paradise?" by Kevin Lynch and Donald Appleyard, father of Dr. Bruce Appleyard. The C-3 plan goes beyond traditional planning programs that are limited by jurisdiction and integrates both sides of the US/Mexican Border to address sustainability issues for the environment, economics, land use, social equity, and life systems. The ultimate goal is to assist the region in the implementation of plans and programs that not only preserve and enhance the unique San Diego/Tijuana environment but build on its multi-cultural and education assets.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$15.00

$15.00

NPSG12-309

Getting it Done: State Policy Strategies from Advocacy to Implementation

MP3

$20.00

$20.00

NPSG12-125

Smart & Green: Could Housing Trends Bolster Sustainable Building Patterns?

Speakers: Tim Higgins , Associate Director, UCLA cityLAB Backyard Homes Project; Kate White, MPA, Executive Director, ULI San Francisco; Mott Smith, Principal, Civic Enterprise; David Baker, FAIA, LEED AP, Partner, David Baker + Partners, Architects; Janet Myles, Policy Analyst, California Department of Housing and Community Development

The UCLA Anderson School of Business forecasts an ongoing economic downturn and increasing interest in urban rental units from a growing younger workforce. Similarly, the Urban Land Institute’s recent report “The New California Dream” notes increasing demand for multifamily development closer to employment and transit hubs. The panel explores how collaborative planning and development practices inherent to smart growth principles might respond to trends during this economic crisis and into the future.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$15.00

$15.00

NPSG12-248

Transforming Suburbs into Sustainable Communities: Case Studies

MP3

$20.00

$20.00

NPSG12-145

Next Generation of Smart Growth: Lessons from Austin, Texas, and Dublin, Ohio

Speakers: David Dixon FAIA, Principal in charge of Planning and Urban Design, Goody, Clancy & Associates; Kevin Ratner, President, Forest City Residential West; Heather K. Way, Director, Community Development Clinic, University of Texas School of Law; Jana McCann, AIA, CEO, McCann Adams Studio; Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Natural Resources Defense Council

The speakers explore how urban and suburban communities are overcoming political, market, and regulatory challenges to create a new paradigm in these cities for sustainable, vibrant, and inclusive development. Learn about the community processes, implementation strategies, and public-private partnerships being utilized to advance a wide range of targeted smart housing goals, including affordable housing, green infrastructure, and pedestrian-friendly design.

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NPSG12-232

The Walking Audit - A Tool for Organizing Strong Communities and Developing Complete Streets

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NPSG12-104

Overcoming Barriers to Sustainably Redevelop Historic Communities: Focus on Main Street

Speakers: Nora Johnson, Policy Fellow, Office of Sustainable Communities, U.S. EPA; Yolanda Bouchee, Green Historic Preservation Specialist, U.S. EPA, Region 5; Joi Ross, Owner/CEO, APEX Direct, Inc.; Matthew Walsh. Assistant for Special Projects, City of Concord, NH

Green building practices do not need to be limited to new construction: historic properties can be an important way to incorporate green building into existing building stock and play an important role in downtown revitalization. This panel describes US EPA's efforts to assist in green historic preservation nationwide, focusing on EPA's recent Concord, NH, technical assistance project to help Concord identify tools to sustainably redevelop the upper stories of their historic properties downtown. The panel discusses lessons learned and provide tools for both developers and communities. In addition, the assessment tool resulting from the project is presented, designed to help determine how successful a community has been in marrying green building practices, historic preservation, and smart growth principles.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$15.00

$15.00

NPSG12-308

Landscape Conservation Toolkit for Rural Communities, the Carbon Market and Streamlined Planning

MP3

$20.00

$20.00

Subtotal

$140.00