NPSG13-133

Infrastructure Finance; Innovative Tools for Challenging Times

Speakers: Matthew Lesh, Transportation Program Specialist, U.S. Department of Transportation; John Williams, Chairman and CEO, Impact Infrastructure, LLC. Moderator: Lee Sobel, Real Estate Development and Finance Analyst, Office of Sustainable Communities, U.S. EPA.

This session provides an overview of the types of infrastructure needs typically associated with infill and transit-oriented development, the challenges involved in paying for this infrastructure, key infrastructure finance terms and tools, and the process of formulating a successful infrastructure funding and financing strategy. Infrastructure and community facilities often need to be in place before new private development can occur – either because additional infrastructure is required to support new uses or, in a place with a weak real estate market, to make a location more attractive for developers, new residents and employers. Although communities often struggle to pay for such infrastructure, the long-term economic benefits are too great to pass up. Listen and learn about how communities are thinking outside the box when it comes to new infrastructure finance methods.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$15.00

$15.00

NPSG13-306

Smart Growth Citizenship: How Grassroots Action is Transforming Communities

2 hour session.

Audio CDs: 2

Audio CD

$30.00

$30.00

NPSG13-230

Walk Live 2012 Complete Streets, Cultural Change: Bring it to Your Town

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$15.00

$15.00

NPSG13-01E

WORKSHOP Closing Plenary: The Outlook for Equitable Development

Speakers: Gary Cunningham, Matthew Dalbey, Shelley Poticha, Mathy Stanislaus, Nicholas Targ

Leaders from Federal Agencies, nonprofit groups and other organizationsl react to the day's conversations, reflect on next steps for integrating neighborhood revitalization and economic and workforce development and offer previews of how they approach these issues over the coming year.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$15.00

$15.00

NPSG13-104

Small Housing Trends: Recession Survival Tactics & Moving Forward

Speakers: Debra Bassert, Vice President of Land Use Policy, National Association of Home Builders; Donald Powers, Founding Partner, Union Studio; Dena Belzer, President, Strategic Economics; Toby Rittner, President and CEO, Council of Development Finance Agencies; John Williams, Chair and CEO, Impact Infrastructure

Entrepreneurial builders have worked through the recession by capitalizing on trends toward smaller housing. Demographic trends and housing surveys identify a growing interest in buyers and renters for smaller housing units. In new communities or infill projects, big or small markets, these builders have noticed the trends and have responded with new models for attached and detached units at various price points. With changing preferences among Generation Y and boomers, unstable oil prices and volatility in the costs of construction, builders are giving more consideration to what and where they build. The demand for smaller housing transcends economic conditions. Hear what these builders are saying about working through the recession, and what is needed to thrive as the housing market improves and a New Normal is established. The panelists offer insight into finance, zoning, design, construction, demographics and placemaking, as we explore the growing opportunity in small housing.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$15.00

$15.00

Subtotal

$90.00