Growing green Communities

NOVEMBER 19-20, 2009

GROWING GREEN COMMUNITIES: DEVELOPING AN ECO-CITY ACTION PLAN AND LOCAL SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES

Instructors:  Dr. Shelley Mastran and Joe Schilling, LL.D. and J.D.

This course will examine the latest model programs and policies from a variety of U.S. cities as they move towards their goal of eco-sustainability. It will also highlight innovative strategies for building coalitions and engaging residents in an honest dialogue about sustainability. Using a series of case studies and program summaries, we will closely examine the legal and policy challenges of adopting and implementing green policies and discuss how policymakers and community groups can transfer these innovative ideas back home. 

In addition to the 12 regular AICP CM credits, this course will be submitted for 1.5 units of CM Law credit. 

Register by October 30 to get the early bird registration rate!
 
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The Planning Academy at Virginia Tech offers highly interactive instruction in our two-day training courses for professionals in the planning, design and development fields. At the Planning Academy, you get personal attention and feedback from nationally recognized instructors.  You also get the chance to network and share experiences with peers from across the country.

Courses are located in our Northern Virginia facilities, easily accessible to all parts of the National Capital Region at Virginia Tech’s Alexandria Center, located at 1021 Prince Street in Old Town Alexandria

The Planning Academy (through VT’s School of Public and International Affairs) is a registered provider of AICP CM credits.  All courses will be submitted for 12 CM credits.

For full descriptions for all programs, registration and directions, visit our website: http://www.planningacademy.ncr.vt.edu/.

For more information, please call (703) 706-8129 or contact PlanningAcademy@vt.edu