NPSG13-115

A Nation of Vibrant Communities: Through the Lens of Urban Trees

Speakers: Kate Corwin, Founder, Green Works Kansas City; Nancy Hughes, Executive Director, California Urban Forests Council; David Rouse, AICP, ASLA, PP, LEED AP, Principal, SRT | Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC. Moderator: Phillip Rodbell, Program Specialist, Urban and Community Forestry, USDA Forest Service Northeastern Area

It is our nature to want it all: healthy, attractive communities to live, work and play in, good jobs, more equitable distribution of resources, clean air and water. Should these be out of reach for us in our cities and towns? 25 diverse national leaders (from planning, water, forestry, local government and other sectors) didn’t think so when they converged in 2011 to create “Vibrant Cities: A Call to Action,” advocating for improved urban forests and green infrastructure to create more resilient and green communities. Building on their recommendations, the Sustainable Urban Forests Coalition, a multi-disciplinary network of green community advocates, is now coordinating its members, innovators and stakeholders to help drive change from the neighborhood up. This session showcases how non-traditional partners integrate urban trees into local, regional and national projects and campaigns. They showcase snapshots of their work in communities (all sizes), weaving in water quality, social equity and more.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$15.00

$15.00

NPSG13-209

Building Rural Wealth Based on Regional and Local Assets

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NPSG13-01C

WORKSHOP: Local Policies and Tools that Support Equitable Development

Speakers: Amanda Gehrke, Vernice Miller-Travis

Learn about specific tools and approaches to use at the local level to preserve and create affordable housing, retain small businesses and cultural institutions, and improve access to high-quality employment opportunities in areas where reinvestment is occuring or expected.

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NPSG13-139

Communications as a Campaign: Better Planning to Achieve Real Results

Speakers: Jason Barron, Public Affairs Director, Office of Mayor Mark Mallory, Cincinnati, OH; Dani Simons, Principal, Sustainable Streets Marketing and Communications. Moderator: Elisa Ortiz, Deputy Director of Government Affairs and Outreach, Smart Growth America

(3.5 hour session) Good planning is NOT the most important part of creating successful sustainability projects. Excellent public communication is one of the most important tools you have in building long-lasting sustainability in your community and region (and in keeping your plan off the proverbial shelf). But if you're running around without any sort of communications strategy - or campaign plan - you're wasting your time. Listen as communications and campaign experts as well as local practitioners share their experiences in planning for, sometimes stumbling through, and ultimately succeeding in their communications efforts. Be guided through a basic campaign planning process and learn how to build the bones of your own strategic communications plan.

Audio CDs: 3

Audio CD

$36.00

$36.00

NPSG13-328

Planning for Equitable Development Around Transit: Four Tiger II Planning Projects

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NPSG13-131

Solutions from Heartland Communities: Advancing Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Speakers: Eileen Horn, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Lawrence/Douglas County, KS; Brenda Nations, Environmental Coordinator, City of Iowa City, IA; Scott Timm, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Fairfield, IA; Kristi Wamstad-Evans, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Omaha, NE. Moderator: Dennis Murphey, Chief Environmental Officer, City of Kansas City, MO

Midwest cities have successfully implemented initiatives to improve energy efficiency in municipal operations and community-wide. Energy efficiency updates to municipal facilities, enhancements to citywide energy codes, alternative transportation projects, plus grants and low-interest loans for energy efficiency upgrades by homeowners with low credit ratings are a few examples of activities implemented. Environmental/sustainability directors who participate in the regional Heartland Sustainability Network and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network provide an overview of positive outcomes and benefits in their communities from efforts to simultaneously promote economic vitality, social equity and environmental quality.

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NPSG13-204

"Quadruple Bottom Line": Equity and Sustainability through Social Enterprise and Workforce Initiatives

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NPSG13-000

Full Set Audio Recordings

Each session on a separate CD (includes free binder); or all sessions in mp3 format on free USB (playable on any computer, tablet, or other electronic listening device. CDs and USBs delivered via Priority US Mail. 15% shipping and handling fees will be applied upon checkout.

USB Stick

$395.00

$395.00

NPSG13-135

How Local Governments Can Support Mixed Income TOD

Speakers: Pamela Wideman, Assistant Director, City of Charlotte, NC; Karl Dinkelspiel, Senior Project Manager, Portland Housing Bureau. Moderator: James Alexander, Housing and Economic Development Manager, Atlanta Beltline, Inc.

What can the government do to support mixed-income transit-oriented development? This panel focuses on the ability and possibilities of local governments to support and facilitate affordable TOD. Land use, zoning, trust funds, gap financing and direct development represent several tools available to local governments. The panelists explore what is the perceived role of government as it relates to mixed-income TOD; how different local governments have used these and other tools to create affordable TOD; and what works, what has not been working, and innovative areas for opportunity.

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

Subtotal

$506.00