Monday, August 6, 2012

Webinar: Smart Growth for Rural Communities - August 16


  1. Essential Smart Growth Fixes: Ideas for Rural Communities
    This webinar will focus on tools and strategies that can help rural communities spur economic growth while maintaining their rural character. Presenters Ben Herman (FAICP and Principal of Clarion Associates, a national land use firm) and Dean Severson (AICP and Principal Agricultural and Rural Planning Analyst for the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Planning Commission) will highlight zoning strategies from EPA's recent publication, "Essential Smart Growth Fixes for Rural Planning, Zoning and Development Codes," and provide tips for implementation. Download the report from http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/publications.htm

    AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance credits for this activity. Please note this is a repeat of the webinar held on July 19.
    Webinar Details
    Thursday, August 16, 2012, 2:00-3:00 Eastern
    https://epa.connectsolutions.com/epasmartgrowth
    No pre-registration is required.
    No phone call is required. Participants will be able to hear the meeting audio through their computer speakers.

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