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NAEP Conference Most would agree that as applied to cities, sustainability means providing for human, economic and environmental viability and harmony, which can enable an ecologically and socially thriving community. However, the term “sustainability” may mean different things to different communities. As urban places increase in size and number, achieving a consensus on the definition and goal of achieving sustainability will be an ongoing process requiring communication and cooperation between communities’ stakeholders. Long range planning can be used to establish goals, objectives, policies and procedures to move communities and regions towards sustainability. According to the APA Policy on Planning and Sustainability: “City and regional planning is integrally related to defining how, where, and when human development occurs, which affects resource use. Planners can therefore play a crucial role in improving the sustainability of communities and the resources that support them…Planning for sustainability promotes responsible development - not anti-development. It requires a democratic process of planning to achieve the greatest common good for all segments of our population, protect the health of the environment and assure future generations of the resources they will need to survive and progress.” The presentation will focus on infusing sustainability principles, goals and policies into Comprehensive and General Plans and how to implement those policies into community codes once the plan is approved. The presentation will outline several successful cases of communities that have implemented sustainability plans and codes with lessons learned. Other related topics that will be covered include a climate change overview and recent developments in California related to greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies related to long range planning policy. Comprehensive Local Solutions for Dealing with Climate Change in an Amorphous Regulatory Environment. Central Valley Land Trust Council's Land Trust Summit Mitigation in the Valley Panel Discussion: Nora DeCuir, PMC - Moderator California APA, San Jose Change from the Roots: Planners and Neighborhood Associations Work Together Grassroots neighborhood associations contribute to transform the planning fabric. Using different approaches, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chico reach out to neighborhoods and encourage neighborhood-based planning. The panel will explore ways planners and grassroots organizations collaborate to ensure optimal change. California Cities have turned to grassroots neighborhood associations to understand issues and encourage change. With different approaches and issues, these three Cities have reached out to cooperate with neighborhood groups and encourage neighborhood-based planning. S.F.’s North of the Panhandle Neighborhood Association formed in response to drug-related crime, proving that dedicated neighborhood groups can implement change. The Mayor’s Office turned to local groups to reflect community needs in corridor revitalization. Chico’s Housing and Neighborhood Services Department works with neighborhood associations and other community members to develop neighborhood plans and neighborhood priorities. In L.A, a 1999 voter-passed charter formed the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to promote public participation in government and support a City-wide system of grassroots neighborhood councils. NCRCLA is currently evaluating the Department’s work. The panel will investigate neighborhood association and planner cooperation; will explore different approaches, challenges, and successes of the 3 Cities; and, will provide insight into grassroots change and tools for neighborhood-based planning. Presenters:
Materials: Staffing Trends:
Making Contract Planners a Seamless Extension of City Staff Recent trends in municipal planning include an increase in the employment of contract planning services. More public agencies are turning to outside consultants to augment their planning staff, but are contract planners really the answer? Contract planners can provide a cost-effective solution to interim vacancies, technical expertise for special projects and management of fluctuating workloads. This interactive session, perfect for public sector planners and consultants alike, will include a discussion of practical ways to increase the efficiency of utilizing contract planners. Presenters:
Time Management for Planners: How Can I Meet these Deadlines without going Insane or Sacrificing Quality Work Time management techniques used in other career tracks don’t always work for planning staff. Five planning professionals will tell their secrets to time management. It’s not just the good use of a day-timer. This session is fun and fast and provides tools to immediately help planners manage their workload better. Panel:
Materials: West Coast Green Conference Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City - Guiding your Community Toward a Green Building Program Event details can be found here: http://www.westcoastgreen.com Materials: Monterey Bay Area AEP Chapter Dinner Incorporating Sustainability Principles into Long Range Planning Event details can be found here: http://www.montereybayaep.org Materials: San Diego AEP Chapter luncheon Incorporating Sustainability Principles into Long Range Planning Event details can be found here: http://www.sandiegoaep.org/events.html 2007 AEP Conference - California Currents Professional Ethics and Environmental Justice California Integrated Energy Policy. Alternative Energy Resource Development Rancho Cordova General Plan and EIR CAPIO 2007 Conference Building Successful Partnerships Communicating Climate Change National APA Mitigation Monitoring, Condition and Code Compliance Inter-Governmental Management Training Communicating like a Superhero  Green California Summit and ExpositionMarch 13, 2007 Sacramento Convention Center City of Rancho Cordova City Hall – LEED-CI Certification Speakers: Materials: |
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