NNECAPA Events Calendar
May 21st, 2008: Community Based Brownfields (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm) One of the APA audio-web workshop series for 2008 which is approved for 1.5 CM credits. Speakers include Diane Strassmaier of EPA Region 9, Mildred Wiley of Bethel New Life in Chicago and Deeohn Ferris of the Sustainable Community Development Group in Washington D.C. Workshop is live, so please be on time and it lasts until 5:30. The extra 30 minutes is for optional discussion time. Bring your APA member # for the sign-up sheet for CM credit.
More Information | Contact: Nashua Regional Planning Commission
May 30th, 2008: Getting Prepared to Save Energy & Reduce Carbon in your Community: Assessment Tools and Resources (09:00 am - 3:30 pm) Who should attend? Planners, architects, zoning administrators, public works officials, schoolofficials, conservation commission members, energy and climate action committee members, interns,staff, and consultants helping to advance community energy and greenhouse gas assessments. 9:00 a.m. Registration, Coffee 9:30 a.m. Welcome by Michael Dworkin and Peg Elmer, Vermont Law School Why conduct an assessment of your community? Introduction to Tools and Resources (panelist representatives make introductions to each of the four tools) 10:00 a.m. Break-out training sessions—Tools and Municipal Experiences A. EPA Municipal Energy Challenge-This training by EPA technical experts will demonstrate the EPA Benchmarking tool for municipal buildings, schools, and wastewater facilities (free tool, and encourages the community to commit to a 10% reduction in nonrenewable energy use and promote renewable energy use). Presented by Shubhada Kambli, EPA Region 1 and Hinesburg Sustainability Initiative, Rocky Martin, HinesburgPublic Works and Marty Gray, Committee member (invited) B. ICLEI, Community-wide greenhouse gas emissions assessment tools for inventoryingghg's in your community and how to advance the five step community process. N.E. Regional Capacity Center, Boston. Vermont community representatives invited. C. Green Community TechnologySM Assessment Tool--software and training by YellowoodAssociates, Shanna Ratner, Principal joined by Richmond Select board Chair, Erik Filkorn,Energy Committee Representative, Steve Bower and Energy Coordinator, Jeff Forward D. Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership—High Performance Schools Protocol Thinking about expanding or doing a large renovation project in your school(s)? Learn howto raise the energy and environmental performance bar by applying the High Performance School protocol. Planners concerned about integrated design and integrated development for greening school design, construction and operation-including site plan criteria won’t want to miss this training session). Carolyn Sarno, NEEP representative and Mac Rood, Bast & Rood Architects for Williamstown School 12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:15 p.m. Morning Sessions (con’t)—Applications and Training on Tools Pick one of 4 sessions above (repeat of morning training sessions) 3:30 p.m. Safe Trip Home Fee: $35 (includes lunch); $20 Students/Interns/Volunteer Representatives; 4 CM credits are being applied for from APA(more information to follow). Please fill out and return the registration form below to Jessica Hill, Vermont League of Citiesand Towns, 89 Main Street, Suite 4, Montpelier, VT 05602-2948. For more information, please contact Debra Sachs at (802) 658-8487, dsachs@10percentchallenge.org or Sarah Hadd at (802) 264-5602, shadd@town.colchester.vt.us. Registration, Please Return by Thursday, May 22, 2008. Name/Organization: $ ______ Enclosed ($35/person) Student/Volunteer ($20/person); Address: Make checks payable to: Vermont Planners Association Phone/Email: Send to: VPA, c/o VLCT 89 Main Street, Suite 4 Montpelier, VT 05602-2948 Workshop Preferences (please circle top two choices) A B C D
Contact: deb sachs dsachs@10percentchallenge.org or 802-658-8487
June 4th, 2008: Small Community Sewage Solutions Conference
Registration and conference program now available online at: www.dhca.state.vt.us/Planning/SewageSolutions
Keynote by Juli Beth Hinds. Choose from 14 workshops ranging from wastewater basics, technical presentations, to small town case studies. Learn by seeing at the Wastewater Training Center Demonstration Site at VTC. Meet with exhibitors. $60/person, lunch and refreshments included.
More Information | Contact: jesse.mcentee@state.vt.us
June 13th, 2008: Eminent Domain and Takings Law: Federal and Northern New England Perspectives (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
This program will provide an overview of eminent domain powers, including sources in federal and state (VT, NH, and ME) law, a history of its exercise, and types of eminent domain actions. It will provide participants with a perspective on how to participate in eminent domain processes including appeals. This will all be put into the context of Kelo v. New London, and will include a discussion of how the three states have reacted to that case. The program will conclude also with a review of takings generally, including inverse condemnation.
The program will be presented live, jointly in person at the site and by telephone conference call. Participants will be provided with downloadable access to a PowerPoint presentation and substantial background reading material at least two weeks in advance of the program date. There will be an opportunity for participants to email questions in advance of the presentation as well as during the presentation for response by the speaker.
The program will be presented by Attorney Benjamin Frost, AICP. Frost is the Director of Public Affairs for the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority. He has been a professional planner for 20 years and an attorney practicing in New Hampshire for 13 years specializing in land use law.
Workshop to be held in Bedford, NH for live presentation; remote viewings in Vermont and Maine TBD
Contact: Ben Frost, bfrost@nhhfa.org, (603) 310-9361
June 25th, 2008: "Inclusionary Housing" and "Planning Law Review" (2:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
**double feature** 3 CM credits if you stay for both. The law review event is an annual highlight...really excellent.
Contact: Peg Elmer pelmer@vermontlaw.edu 802-831-1405
September 4th, 2008: 2008 NNECAPA Conference - Day 1 (08:00 am - 7:30 pm)
September 5th, 2008: 2008 NNECAPA Conference - Day 2 (08:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Join us for the Annual NNECAPA Conference at the beautiful Woodstock Inn in Woodstock Vermont on September 4 and 5, 2008.
PLANNING FOR THE NET GENERATION
In twenty years, the last of the baby-boomers will be eligible for retirement, and the Net Generation will be middle-aged. What will their world look like? What will "community" mean in a society influenced by the internet and cell phones? What effect will global warming and the energy situation have on the way people live and get around? How do we engage the Net Generation in identifying and planning for their needs? What can we learn from educators to help us better engage today's youth in planning for their future?
For AICP members, CM credits will be available for certain sessions.
(Will be identified in advance of registration.)
Join us for this informative and thought provoking topic. Share your ideas and help us brainstorm new ones. Catch up with your peers in Woodstock Village or the Inn's own golf course.
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Inn for conference attendees. Register now for your hotel room - mention NNECAPA to receive the discounted rate of $160 per night. Included with your hotel stay is use of the Inn's pool, sauna, whirlpool and exercise room. See woodstockinn.com for more hotel information. Also Included with your hotel stay is free admission to Billings Farm and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, Vermont's only National Park. There are also a number of other lodging alternatives in the Woodstock, Quechee and White River Junction area for those interested in a bed and breakfast or a lower priced hotel.
Conference program and registration information will be provided in the spring.
For questions, contact Tara Bamford at Tara@NNEPlanning.us.
Archived Events from the past 30 days
May 1st, 2008: AudioWebs: LEED for Neighborhoods and Mastering Density
At CCRPC offices in South Burlington. Call 802-846-4490 x10 for directions
LEED for Neighborhoods The green building movement, which focuses on the environmental quality and impact of the design, construction, and operation of buildings, has expanded to the neighborhood level. Find out how green building practices are being linked to smart growth, urban design, and public health through LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Neighborhood Development. Learn about tried-and-true practices and new techniques and tools that can improve the environmental quality of your community, making it more sustainable for the future.
Mastering Density Density, long a goal of planning, can still be a hard sell in some communities. In this program, presenters demonstrate how to achieve density through design, as well as how to understand the economics of density. Learn how density works with transportation and ultimately affects sustainability. Examine density’s effects and benefits. Gain ideas on how to present the concept of density to achieve critical buy-in.
** double feature** offering 3 CM credits if you attend both. Schedule includes time for discussion
More Information | Contact: Peg Elmer pelmer@vermontlaw.edu 802-831-1405