[CPEO-BIF] [Fwd: Second Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference - NewO

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Gideon,

I guess we should post this announcement on the BIF.

LS

Smith.Juanita@epamail.epa.gov wrote:
> 
> The 2nd Annual New Partners for Smart Growth conference is coming to the
> Sheraton in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 30 - February 1, 2003.  The
> focus of the conference is forming  new networks and creating new levels
> of understanding among multiple smart-growth  interests.  The conference
> will provide education and resources, as well as cutting-edge
> implementation tools and networking opportunities.
> 
> Well-known speakers, including Andres Duany, livable communities planner
> Victor Dover, and Robert Liberty will address sessions.  Elected
> officials will give their views, as well as the best in the business
> from the fields of planning, transportation, health, equity and public
> health and safety.
> 
> The agenda includes sessions on:
> - What Smart Growth Funders look for in proposals
> - A better handle on creating rural smart growth
> - Public safety  techniques to make more livable communities
> - Retro-fitting "greyfields" and suburban strip centers
> - Getting the most out of transportation systems
> - Getting Public Health professionals' attention about solutions
> Plus more on transit, smarter schools, regional solution and information
> for local officials.
> 
> In-depth workshops focus on:
> - How to conduct a charrette
> - Skills building - becoming an influential advocate in your community
> - Overcoming entrenched opposition to smart growth projects
> - Dealing with outdated codes and standards
> - Bringing Vacant properties back to life
> Plus more implementation tools to define solutions and make your case.
> 
> Early registration ends January 9, 2003.  Please don't wait.  To get
> more information and register on-line, go to
> http://www.outreach.psu.edu/C&I/SmartGRowth/ or contact Lisa Nisenson at
> (202) 566-2880.
> 
> Lisa Nisenson
> Development, Community and Environment Division
> USEPA
> Mail Code 1808T
> 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
> Washington, DC 20460
> 202-566-2880
> 202-566-2868
> nisenson.lisa@epa.gov

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Lenny Siegel
Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
c/o PSC, 278-A Hope St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Voice: 650/961-8918 or 650/969-1545
Fax: 650/961-8918
<lsiegel@cpeo.org>
http://www.cpeo.org

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