AUGUST 2008
IN THIS ISSUE...
Riverpoint Solar
Research Park.. ....................................4
Maricopa County Operating in Green..........................5
Role of the Landscape
Architect ................................................5
APA National News:
APA Forms Young Planners
Task Force ..............................................6
Arizona News
Everlasting Marks Earthship
Construction Training ....................8
2008 APA Arizona Annual
Conference ..........................................9
“IS PLACE MAKING OVER?”
By Dean Brennan, FAICP
When I opened my May issue of Urban Land, I was
surprised by Publisher Rachelle Levitt’s commentary in
which she posed “Is Place Making Over?” She raised a
critical question regarding how the development
community has responded to creating “town centers”
and “urban villages,” and marketing those projects.
She finished her commentary with words of advice
and perhaps words of wisdom:
“To make a real place is to assure that the design is
unique. Just giving the development a name does
not make it real. Nor should using the placemaking
term in a market brochure make it so.”
Street performers help activate the Third Street
Promenade and contribute to the air of excitement and
fun.
With those words in mind, I began to think about places that I have visited that are real town
centers and not just a figment of a developer’s marketing department. The first location that I will
write about is Santa Monica, which has an interesting twist.
Over the past few years, I have been asked
innumerable times if I have visited the Third Street
Promenade in Santa Monica. Until recently I had to say
no, relying only on articles and pictures that generally
heralded the Promenade as the answer that saved
downtown Santa Monica from the wrecking ball.
WORKSHOP:
Community Planning for
Wildland Fire ....................................10
WORKSHOP:
True Urbanism: Cities for Health
& Well-Being......................................11
Socializing and people watching is a great activity and
is a fun way to spend time without spending money.
I have also frequently heard from others who have
visited Santa Monica, relating to me about the sense
of place and livability that many of them have
experienced. After hearing others rave about the
Promenade I finally had the chance to go to Santa
Monica over the Memorial Day holiday and see for
myself what the excitement was all about.
Santa Monica is a beautiful old coastal city that boasts a number of attractions other than the
Third Street Promenade – being land-locked in Arizona, the Pacific Ocean is high on my list. So if I
were disappointed by the Promenade, I knew I could visit the beach and the historic Santa
Monica Pier. And of course, there would be Venice Beach immediately south of Santa Monica –
but I’ll save that for another article.
The Promenade’s long expanse offers gorgeous trees and flowers, tranquil water features, a blend
of historic and contemporary architecture, comfy benches for people watching and, best of all, no
vehicular traffic. It is a fine example of a city’s successful downtown redevelopment that gave
new life to a major chunk of the heart of the city. However, the Promenade – open and airy as it
is – offers pretty much what you can find at any upscale shopping mall in the Valley or anywhere
else in the country.
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Is Place Taking Over, continued...
From the standpoint
of a planner involved
in place making in
Downtown Phoenix, I
found it beneficial to
see what had been
accomplished in Santa
Monica. At the same
time there was a sense
that this was not so
much place making as
the creation and
Skillfully maintained topiaries that incorporate water
features, are a key (and a cooling) amenity along the Third
marketing of the “Main
Street Promenade.
Street” retail concept
that is the latest in the evolution of the retail market. This was
reinforced by the predominance of national chain stores –
Barnes & Noble, The Gap, Guess, Starbucks and others – as well
as regional retailers, such as Too Lips Shoes and Barneys
Beanery. And for those who need an interior mall fix, there is
Santa Monica Place, strategically placed at the south end of the
Promenade!
Does the Promenade work? Clearly it does. Is it unique? Not in
the true sense. Instead, its uniqueness is created by the physical
environment that results from the re-use of the many vintage
structures that have been retained in the area. But looking at
the area as a planner, it appears that the uniqueness of the area
is overshadowed by the contrived sense of place that has
created a great tourist destination, and an interesting and
successful shopping area. A major bonus is that the Promenade
has helped preserve the historic character of the buildings in
downtown Santa Monica.
The Promenade is a fun place to visit, people watch (maybe
spot a celebrity or two), and have some excellent food. But
basically, many of the retail stores and restaurants are available
in any other metro area and generally not worth precious
vacation time. Go once to experience the place – but there are
many other destinations that are far more interesting and
authentic. And that takes us down the road a few blocks to the
real Main Street in Santa Monica.
showed that there is an alternative. Best of all, it has authenticity that goes beyond the historic buildings and the city’s long
history.
It is slower paced, less crowded and not populated by the
national retailers – unless of course you consider Patagonia a
national retailer. Small local restaurants, coffee houses
(regrettably there is a Starbucks, but a wonderfully located
Peets, a regional purveyor of excellent coffee, offsets the huge
coffee monger’s presence) – and a host of local shops,
including an organics grocery store and a superb book store.
The majority of the stores and restaurants along Main Street
aren’t those you can frequent at cookie cutter shopping malls.
As the name implies, this is a main street in the same sense of
where many of us grew up – in a community with a “real”
downtown thoroughfare. Main Street serves as a quiet
alternative to the Promenade and is a true example of an
authentic place – not a place contrived by a developer or the
local Chamber of Commerce.
Tree-lined Main Street includes a number of vintage buildings
that have been
retrofitted in a more
modest way than
the buildings along
the Promenade,
resulting in a more
relaxed and
comfortable
pedestrian
environment. The
A mix of old and new buildings reflects sensitivity for the
shady sidewalks are
scale of new development and compatibility with the
perfect for strolling
existing urban fabric
and window
shopping, walking your dog, and socializing in small groups
while waiting to get into a one-of-a-kind spot for brunch or
dinner.
Continued on page 3
To my delight, I found that Santa Monica Main Street was an
area where local
residents hang out
when they don’t
want to deal with
the crush of visitors
to the Third Street
Promenade. For
those pining for
authenticity, a drive
down Main Street,
which is only about Early morning quiet provides little indication of activity that
will soon be initiated by early morning joggers, residents
three blocks south
walking their dogs and early risers waiting in line for that first
of the Promenade,
cup of coffee.
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Is Place Taking Over, continued...
There are also infill
buildings that are
modern in design,
yet they fit well
with the older
neighboring
buildings making
for pleasant juxtapositions. One of
those infill projects
An infill project that includes a courtyard is a great place for
is the location of
an early morning coffee or a leisurely lunch..
the Peets coffee
house, which is the place to be early in the morning for coffee
and a pastry. A pleasant courtyard off the back of Peets
provides a comfortable space for reading the morning paper
and also provides access to tenants in the adjacent buildings
that border this great use of outdoor space.
I found it amazing how many people on the street know oneanother, including residents, retail owners and employees and
the occasional tourist. If you live or work on Main Street, it’s
possible to grab
breakfast on the go,
get a hair cut, drop
off at the dryer
cleaner and buy a
new pair of athletic
shoes – all on foot.
bustling area during the day, Main Street evenings are turned
over to a more relaxed atmosphere of dining and drinking. And
on weekends, it is transformed into a laid-back environment
perfect for a late brunch or latte break.
Santa Monica Main Street is a true “downtown” and represents
the authentic core of the community – not necessarily place
making, but preservation of a place that works – “place
preserving”. The Third Street Promenade is a public space that
was created as a result of a successful place making effort by
the City of Santa Monica, the property owners and the business
owners to develop a unique urban space. Both have their place
in Santa Monica and both can be enjoyed. Given the choice,
however, I will visit Santa Monica Main Street every time.
Editor’s Note – Please share your favorite public spaces with
newsletter readers. You’re invited to write an article, or if time
doesn’t permit the preparation of an article, submit pictures and
a few brief comments as to why you believe the public space is
successful. Your favorite public spaces will be included in future
newsletters.
Because of the
multi-use
development,
A grocery store, and other retail uses, occupy the ground
those fortunate
floor of this historic building, provide services for residents in
enough to live in
the area and help activate the street.
the area are only
steps away from a full menu of shopping and service
businesses – and of course, a short walk from the beach. A
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RIVERPOINT SOLAR RESEARCH PARK:
PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRESS THROUGH THE
INTEGRATION OF RESEARCH,
EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
By Herb Hayden
AUGUST 2008
that which we need to live: fresh water, organic food, and green
energy. Programming and facilities under consideration include
an interactive educational facility, urban gardens, solar farming,
public art, outdoor theater and market space, organic restaurant,
and meeting facility.
Riverpoint Solar Research Park’s mission is to promote environmental progress through the integration of research, education,
and community outreach based on five precepts:
1. Demonstrate – to show or make clear by using examples and
experiments;
2. Educate – to train or develop the knowledge, skill, mind, or
character;
“As our awareness of our environment continues to evolve, so
must our technology. At Riverpoint Solar Research Park our goal
is not only to advance the use of high quality sustainable
energy, but to involve the community through on-site
education, demonstration and interaction.”
3. Integrate – to connect and blend parts into a functioning and
unified whole;
Southwest Solar Technologies Inc. (SST) is currently engaged in
the planning and development process to create a solar and
sustainability research and demonstration site in the heart of
Phoenix. The site is in an industrial area off the banks of the Salt
River in south Phoenix, near Interstate 10 and 32nd
Street/University Drive. Riverpoint Solar Research Park will be a
research and test site for large-scale solar energy that uses airturbine technology in combination with compressed air energy
storage. The site will also be the home for the Southwest
Sustainability Project, a new non-profit organization created to
host and facilitate additional demonstrations of sustainability
such as urban agriculture, wise water use, additional
alternative energy research, conservation and sustainability education, and artistic projects involving local
community organizations. Southwest Sustainability
Project is being created by SST, the University of Phoenix,
and the University of Arizona’s AzRISE solar energy
research institute.
5. Sustainable – characterized by the ability to use a resource in
such a way that the resource is not depleted or permanently
damaged; and
4. Energy – inherent power efficiently exerted producing an
action, effect, or work.
This site and the partnerships being developed provide this rare
opportunity. May it set a precedent for future urban integration
projects, and mark the beginning of the combined land use of
large scale solar energy and agriculture.
Herb Hayden is President of Southwest Solar Technologies, Inc.,
located in Phoenix, AZ.
Five solar dishes using the new technology are planned
to initially be built on the site. These would be capable
of providing 1 megawatt of daytime power by
combining solar energy with off-peak energy storage,
enough to power 250 homes. The produced energy will
be used on site, with a substantial surplus available for
sale to the local utility company to enhance their efforts
to provide sustainable energy. This site is the first step in
providing what will soon be large scale solar sites at
other locations, using what Arizona is known best for, it’s
300+ days of sunshine.
The Riverpoint Solar Research Park has the potential for
eventual construction of up to 25 solar dishes. But due
to the gradual phasing of research and development
(R&D) and project expansion, the highly accessible urban
location of the site, the benign nature of the solar dishes,
and a desire to connect with and educate the
community, the plan has since evolved to include the
other inspiring sustainability and community activities.
The enhanced plan represents the beginnings of a truly
holistic and multipurpose site, bringing together all of
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MARICOPA COUNTYOPERATING IN THE GREEN
By Joy Rich, AICP
In June 2008, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
unanimously approved a Green Government program for
Maricopa County. After months of collaboration involving both
public and private sector experts, Maricopa County has
developed a dynamic document that establishes both short and
long-term goals at reducing waste, reusing material, and saving
energy.
The largest part of the program revolves around how the
County provides services and manages assets. With more than
11,000 employees and 177 buildings, Maricopa County is in a
prime position to leverage its size and make great strides in
recycling, energy savings and trip reduction. From a comprehensive recycling program to our green fleet policy to solar panels
on our rooftops, Maricopa County is seeking sustainability in its
everyday activities.
However, this is where the typical green program ends and
Maricopa County’s program becomes quite unique.
Measuring Results: The business adage that what gets
measured gets done, remains true. So, Maricopa County will
begin integrating the green goals established in the program
with its Measuring for Results program. In addition to those
activities that all departments can implement, each department
will annually review their specific goals, chart their progress,
design additional goals created through inter-department partnerships, and be measured on their progress toward sustainable
business. Ultimately, the process of measuring progress provides
a solid foundation for cultivating new ways of being green,
making the process very dynamic in nature.
Customer Impact: With almost 4 million residents, Maricopa
County can have a dramatic impact on its service carbon
footprint by understanding how our customers receive services.
In other words, the County is aiming to measure not only what
the delivery impact is to the environment, but also consider the
public’s carbon impact in receiving these services. Programs like
digital submission of building plans and online building
permitting (currently under development) have multiple
AUGUST 2008
benefits when viewed in terms of the activity’s carbon footprint.
Online business will reduce paper consumption storage requirements and effect cost savings for the County at the same time
eliminating unnecessary travel and paper consumption by our
customers.
Life after Planning
Policies & Practices: Finally, many of the long-term goals
included in the program explore the possibility of policies and
practices that encourage and offer incentives for green
development and business practices within Maricopa County.
Staff will review and study the various ways of encouraging environmentally-friendly development of buildings in the County
and review and develop land use policies that can establish
green trends.
Maricopa County has already implemented key policies toward
green operations with conversion of diesel to bio fuels, followed
by the adoption of a green fleet policy. With the adoption of this
comprehensive program, Maricopa County seeks to be a
regional leader in Green Government.
http://www.maricopa.gov/planning/Resources/Other/GreenGovernment.aspx
SUSTAINABILITY AND THE
TRANSFORMATION OF THE
ROLE OF THE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT
By Tim Johnson, RLA
Today’s landscape architects face a number of new challenges
that affect the future of our communities, the environment, and
the economy.
Many commercial clients working to become greener are
requesting the incorporation of sustainable design into their
projects. Landscape architects are the bridge between the
natural and the built environment – developing spaces for
human use while also preserving and restoring natural environments.
Many landscape architects now follow practices incorporated
into the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC’s) Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. Certification
under the LEED program provides assurance that projects are
environmentally responsible, cost effective, and healthy places
to live and work. The LEED program has grown to encompass
more than simply the building and now places a high value on
the site design and other aspects of the built environment that
are generally the responsibility of the landscape architect. For
example, the LEED program promotes sustainable land
development and management practices which can be applied
to planned neighborhoods and sites with and without
buildings through standards and guidelines for Neighborhood
Development (LEED-ND) and the Sustainable Sites Initiative.
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Role of the Landscape Architect, continued...
Perhaps the single greatest trend affecting the profession is the
diminishing availability of water. Globally, water resources and
the environments upon which they rely are becoming increasingly scarce. Locally, there is increased emphasis on conservation and restoration of water courses and riparian habitats.
Local landscape architects working on new commercial developments are experiencing pressures to plan and design
solutions that incorporate alternatives to traditional water
management techniques. Some options include non-traditional
grading concepts and porous paving designs, which provide
greater use of on-site storm water for irrigation and ground
water recharge.
Increasingly, Tucson is becoming more urban and landscape
architects will need to adapt. Many new projects are on infill
sites with less than ideal conditions. Landscape architects need
to balance the need for better urban design with site
constraints and limitations.
Connectivity is also now a priority for landscape architecture
projects; whether it is the connection of humans to nature or of
humans to one another. In an increasingly urban environment,
an individual’s connectivity to nature is becoming more
important. Systems of interconnected walking and biking paths
and other methods for outdoor relaxation and recreation have
become one of the greatest factors influencing people’s choices
of where to live, work and play.
Meeting the need for greater connectivity can meet sustainability objectives, too. The establishment of green-belts or linkages,
which offer outdoor routes while meeting storm water and
conservation goals at the same time, is just one example of
such congruence.
Much of what is proposed by sustainable initiatives, such as
LEED, require a greater amount of cooperation among
developers, design professionals, and the community. The key
to the success of these approaches and programs will be the
extent to which such practices can benefit the environment
while not adversely impacting the economic viability of future
projects. Projects that successfully incorporate green design will
do so in a manner that benefits the environment, the users, and
the bottom line.
Tim Johnson is Director of Landscape Architecture at The
Planning Center in Tucson. Tim is a registered landscape
architect in Arizona, California, Utah, and New Mexico, and is a
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Accredited Professional. Tim’s experience and skills have
involved the design and management of projects ranging from
small commercial and office developments to master planned
communities encompassing as much as a thousand acres.
APA NATIONAL NEWS
APA FORMS YOUNG PLANNERS TASK FORCE
By Megan Cummings, AICP Chair, Young Planners Group
In between the students and the upper-management professionals, there’s a cross-section of APA members who are
relatively new to full-time planning work. They are the leaders
of tomorrow, and they are often from different generations than
the leaders of today. In the summer of 2007, APA President Bob
Hunter commissioned a geographically diverse task force of 15
planners in their 20s and early 30s to serve as the Young
Planners Group. The YPG is an advisory group to the APA Board
with an eye and an ear toward issues of importance to young
planners. After several conference calls, we developed a report
to APA’s Board of Directors that identifies needs, strategies, and
other things vital to the future of APA and the next generation
of leaders. We also hosted a session at the 2008 national
conference in Las Vegas to present the findings of the report.
The discussion following the presentation was lively, insightful,
and inspiring.
Part of our charge is to identify ways to get young planners
more involved in the profession both in leadership roles and
among our local chapters and sections. There are many ways
young planners can become more involved in their profession.
Contact your chapter president and let them know you would
be interested in organizing Lunch ‘n Learns, helping at the state
conference, updating the website, or serving on a committee.
The YPGs also see a greater role for networking within our
generation to discuss issues important to us such as career
development, moving into management positions, and
balancing careers and families.
We want to hear from you! If you are interested in helping to
shape the future of the planning profession, if you want to be
more involved, or if you want to be a part of a support group
for young professionals like you, let us know. Some of our goals
for the upcoming year include organizing a mentoring
program, forming local and regional groups of young planners,
and finding ways to be more active in national APA
programming and policy decisions. Feel free to contact me
(plannermegan@hotmail.com) or your Chapter President and
let us know if you are interested in becoming more involved.
We can’t wait to hear from you.
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YOUNG PLANNERS TASK FORCE MEMBERS – REGION V
Region V - Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas,
Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, New Mexico, Oregon, South
Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Western Canadian
Provinces, Pacific US Territories, Asia, and Australia
AUGUST 2008
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
President
Jill Kusy, AICP, DMB Associates, Inc. ......................(480) 367-7322
President Elect
Alan Stephenson, City of Phoenix ........................(602) 262-4870
Laurie Cummings, AICP
Position: Planner
Agency/Firm: HDR Alaska, Inc.
Current City, State: Anchorage, AK
Email: laurie.cummings@hdrinc.com
Alma Mater: Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
Vice President for Professional Development
Farhad Tavassoli, AICP, City of Goodyear............(623) 932-3005
Vice President for Legislative Affairs
Rob Lane, Gammage & Burnham ..........................(602) 256-4439
Vice President for Conference (2008)
Noah Cullis, City of Yuma ............................................(928) 373-5000
Simon Fraser University - Burnaby, BC Canada
Vice President for Conference (2009)
Dava Z. Hoffman, Dava & Associates, Inc. ........(928) 778-7587
Other APA Leadership Positions/ Affiliations (including
local/state affiliations):
Secretary
Leslie Dornfield, AICP, EDAW ....................................(602) 393-3791
Professional Development Officer, APA Alaska
Treasurer
Heather Garbarino, Ariz. Commerce Dept. ......(602) 771-1128
Quinn Marie Fahey
Position: Land Use Planner
Agency/Firm: Parametrix
Current City, State: Portland, Oregon
Email: qfahey@parametrix.com
Alma Mater: University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
Portland State University, Portland, OR.
Other APA Leadership Positions/ Affiliations (including
local/state affiliations):
Member, Oregon APA
Speaker at the Oregon/Washington Bi-State APA Conference
Abby Janusz
Position: Planner II - Special Projects
Agency/ Firm: Boulder County Land Use Department
Current City/ State: Boulder, CO
Email: ajanusz@bouldercounty.org
Alma Mater: Eckerd College - St. Petersburg FL
University of Colorado at Denver - Denver CO
North Central Section Director
Eric Jay Toll, David Evans and Associates ..........(602) 474-9206
South Section Director
Wocky Redsar, WVR Consulting, LLC ....................(520) 405-3846
Citizen Planner
Gordon Nedom, City of Casa Grande..................(520) 836-9142
Directors at Large
Mark Eckhoff, AICP, Town of Florence..................(520) 868-7540
Dennis M. Newcombe, Beus Gilbert, PLL..........(480) 429-3065
Sharon Adams, Show Low Main Street ..............(928) 537-8181
Russell Lambert, AICP,
Yuma County Dept. of Dev. Services ..................(928) 817-5163
University Liaisons
Barbara Becker, Ph.D., FAICP, U of A ......................(520) 621-3661
Kenneth R. Brooks, ASU ................................................(480) 965-7167
Carolyn Daugherty, Ph.D., NAU................................(928) 523-0984
Newsletter Editors
Dean P. Brennan, AICP, City of Phoenix ..............(602) 262-4499
Karen Flores, AICP,
City of Glendale Planning Dept. ............................(623) 930-2593
Student Representatives
Lucia Miranda, ASU • Kate Morley, U of A
Executive Director
Patti King................................................................................(602) 866-7188
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ARIZONA NEWS
EVERLASTING MARKS CONDUCTS
EARTHSHIP CONSTRUCTION TRAINING
By Jaime Collins
Everlasting Marks is a nonprofit organization whose mission is
to promote cultural understanding and environmental
awareness through international youth camps. At these camps,
teens work with a community to build a sustainable structure
that will be donated to the community upon completion.
Everlasting Marks has elected the Earthship style of construction for use at these camps due primarily to the multiple levels
of sustainability that it offers. Earthship construction uses
natural and recycled materials available worldwide, recycles its
own water, and is completely independent of outside
electricity, being powered solely by the sun and the wind.
The City of Mesa’s Planning Department is supporting this
project which has many unique features. For example, the city
has accepted the New Mexico building code for rammed earth
tire construction, which will facilitate movement of the project
through the approval process. While many of the project’s
sustainable features may not become mainstream for many
years, it is hoped that these types of projects may serve to
inspire and enlighten future generations in thinking differently
about how we build…and live.
Jaime Collins is president of Everlasting Marks. Earthship
Biotecture is a private firm dedicated to the Earthship construction style and based in Taos, New Mexico.
To train future camp counselors and
local teens in the Earthship style of construction, Everlasting Marks has joined
forces with Earthship Biotecture, a firm
that has a proven track record with
Earthship construction and conducts an
international training program that is
highly regarded. Earthship Biotecture’s
training crew will work with Everlasting
Mark’s future camp counselors and local
teens to train them in this construction
process.
The team will construct a building at the
Superstition Farm in Mesa, AZ, on a
portion of the dairy farm most kindly
donated for this project. The building
will be donated to the East Maricopa
Natural Resource Conservation District
(EMNRCD) and used as a public
educational facility where the EMNRCD
will continue raising awareness of the
environment and conservation through
ongoing classes for local youth and
educators.
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2008 AZPA ARIZONA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
AUGUST 2008
ADVERTISING RATES
“Navigating the Current”
We are getting very close to the 2008 Annual Conference
November 5-7! The conference brochure will be out shortly. The
conference center is nearly close to completion and sprits are
very high in expectation of an outstanding conference in Yuma.
This year is the first time we will have a joint conference with
the Arizona Floodplain Managers Association. The information
exchange will be very beneficial in regards to existing and
future development.
$1,600
$ 800
$ 400
$ 200
This year’s conference will include a fantastic opening reception
along the Historic Old Town Yuma Main Street, five mobile
tours, 22 conference sessions to be held in the brand new
Hilton Pivot Point Conference Center.
Early registration is available at the www.azplanning.org. Please
encourage your Planning Commissioners and fellow planners
to attend. See you there!
Best Regards,
Noah Michael G. Cullis, 2008 AzPA Conference
Hilton Pivot Point Garden Inn Conference Center in Yuma
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WORKSHOP AND CALL FOR PAPERS
WORKSHOP: COMMUNITY PLANNING FOR WILDLAND FIRE
Sept 16, 2008 - Missoula, MT - Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Institute
It Takes A Village to Live With Wildfire - Join a host of stakeholders this Fall in Missoula for a
strategic discussion on the WUI fire challenge, including the international WUI codes and
defensible space around structures, and the critical need for collaborative fire planning and
mitigation.
Registrants receive WUI codes, reports, and continuing education credits (6 CM from APA). To
learn more or to register, visit www.iccsafe.org/training/WUI or call I-88-ICC-SAFE (422-7233), ext
33817. Registration fee, which includes lunch, is $175 ($150 for Code Council members).
Click here for more information
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CALL FOR PAPERS
47th International Making Cities Livable Conference on
True Urbanism: Cities for Health & Well-Being
Portland, OR, May 10 – 14, 2009
Co-sponsored by the City of Portland & Portland Metro Planning Council
Proposals should be prepared for blind peer review.
State the title of paper, name of author, affiliation,
full contact information on cover email.
Attach Word file with abstract (200 – 250 words).
An international conference for city officials, practitioners and scholars in planning, urban design,
transportation planning, architecture, landscape
architecture, health policy and social sciences from
many parts of the world to share ideas, and
establish working relationships. continued on page 12
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True Urbanism, continued...
Paper topics include:
Urban Design & planning for physical & social health
Planning pedestrian & bike networks
Active living & the walkable, bikeable city
New achievements in urban transit
Transit oriented development
Land use principles for the healthy city
Beautiful cities & well-being
Psychological effects of the built environment
Urban housing to integrate diversity
Mixed-use urban fabric & infill
Urban villages/Suburban towns
Redesigning suburban malls as village/town centers
Designing town squares for social life & civic engagement
Teaching health & planning
Achieving LEED Gold
LEED Neighborhood Development
Community participation in architecture and
urban design
Regional planning for sustainability
Traditional urban planning
Historical models
What can we learn from Europe?
Please send to:
Suzanne.Lennard@LivableCities.org
Deadline for submission: October 15th, 2008
For more information, see
www.LivableCities.org
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