| | | 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. Audio CDs: 1 | | Audio CD | | $15.00 | | $15.00 | |
| | | NPSG12-165 | | Local Land Use Planning and State Trust Land Management in the West Speakers: C.J. Gabbe, Project Manager, Fregonese Associates; Tobin Follenweider, Deputy Director, Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners; Sandie Smith, President & CEO, Pinal Partnership; Moderator: Susan Culp, Project Manager, Western Lands and Communities, Sonoran Institute This session will provide a basic overview and history of state trust lands in the West, a unique and often misunderstood category of lands, and provide planning officials with a better understanding of the management mandate for these lands, constraints and challenges, and opportunities presented by planning and developing on state trust lands within communities. Planners will learn how to effectively engage with trust land managers to improve coordination of planning activities, and ultimately, to advance better land use outcomes and sustainability through strategic development of trust lands within urban areas. Audio CDs: 1 | | Audio CD | | $15.00 | | $15.00 | |
