| | | 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 | |
| | | NPSG12-200 | | Plenary: Places for People: How Transportation Choices, Infill Development and Good City Design Can Reshape our Communities Speakers: Shelley Poticha, Director, Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, U.S. HUD; Janet Attarian, Project Director, Streetscape and Sustainable Design Program; Sustainability Coordinator, Chicago Department of Transportation; Meea Kang, President, Domus Development, LLC; President, California Infill Builders Association The plenary highlights the important role that federal investments in housing and transportation choices can play in supporting sustainable communities across the country. It also features examples from Chicago to California, where local leaders and developers have increased transportation choices, created a more pedestrian-focused environment, and made infill development a reality — bringing affordable housing and essential services closer together for the people who live there, especially those most in need. Audio CDs: 1 | | Audio CD | | $15.00 | | $15.00 | |
