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Agenda | Thursday, March 4
9:00 am - 10:30 am |
Pandemic Public Involvement: Not Your Typical Approach
The presenters will discuss working with the public and stakeholders during the pandemic to provide project information, environmental national environmental policy act process, and project updates. They will provide different methods of public meetings (in-person during a pandemic/lessons learned) to virtual options. Speakers: Alex Lee, AICP, Parsons Transportation Group, Mallory Duncan, INDOT, Erin Pipkin, Compass Outreach Solutions 1.5 CM | Law |
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
More People: How South Bend lost 50,000 people in 50 years
In this presentation we will explore the topics not usually understood when speaking of demographic collapse touching on a host of issues. This presentation is inspired by the article series More People written by Joe Molnar and edited by Mike Divita which can be found here: https://westsb.com/features/morepeople Speakers: Joseph Molnar, City of South Bend, Michael Divita AICP, City of South Bend and Tim Corcoran, City of South Bend 1 CM |
Housing the Region's Workforce
Come be a part of this critical conversation on how planners can lead the way in making Indiana a more housing-friendly community. The first portion of the session will focus on analysis and potential solutions with the second portion will address how to navigate obstacles and policy on residential developments. Speakers: Brad Coffing, MIBOR REALTOR® Association and Katie Wertz, Greenstreet, Ltd. 1 CM |
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Planning for Disabilities In and Out of the Office
This session will cover strategies for inclusion of the disabled inside the workplace and in our communities. Speakers: Lisa Dunaway, AICP, Sensible Ecology, LLC 1.5 CM | Ethics |
Agenda | Friday, March 5
9:00 am - 10:00 am |
The Economic Benefits of Renewable Energy
This session will discuss the economic benefits of renewable energy projects and review the steps communities need to take to ensure development occurs in an effective manner that is beneficial to all participants - landowners, county residents, neighbors, and developers. Speakers: Steve Eberly, Hoosiers for Renewables and Connie Neininger, Hoosiers for Renewables 1 CM |
Taking Charge: Envisioning a Vibrant and Equitable Future in La Porte County
Learn how cultural, racial, generational, disability, and gender-based perspectives can influence communities and planning. Presenters will discuss the appropriate process for the situation and how to expand choices and opportunities for all persons, underserved groups and diverse communities. Speakers: Maggi Spartz, Unity Foundation of La Porte County, Jack Arnett, La Porte County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Logan Stang, Planning NEXT 1 CM |
10:30 am - 11:30 am |
Transforming Midwestern Brownfield Sites into Community-Driven Assets
Learn how market and financial constraints can lead to creative redevelopment solutions that leverage private investment and economic development. Hear about how transforming contaminated sites into new mixed-use places is a complex process that requires interdisciplinary collaboration with long term funding and capital. Speakers: Kevin Osburn, PLA, ASLA, and Adam Peaper, AICP, Rundell Ernstberger Associates; Jeff Kingsbury, Greenstreet Ltd. 1 CM |
Community Engagement and Data Analysis to Enhance Walkability in Indianapolis Neighborhoods
Presenters will provide an overview of the process, with an emphasis on challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and how methods of community-level engagement were tweaked to meet a virtual audience. Speakers: Logan Lane, Health by Design and Taylor Firestine, Health by Design 1 CM |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Fast, Funny, and Passionate
Planning like many fields has its ups, downs, and turnarounds. Fast, Funny and Passionate is a rapid fire session that breaks into those various moments in planning. This session will cover moments of filling in the gaps, paranormal planning, the tipping points, and how planning and coaching are related. It is through these moments that we hope to educate fellow planners through experiences of their peers, because experience is the mother of all teachers. Speakers: Bryan Stumpf: Importance of Infill Development,. Don Lopp: Paranormal Planning; How to handle vacant buildings and TV shows,. William Peeples: The planning tipping point, Ty Adley: Planning and Coaching 1 CM |
Small-Scale Ideas for Incorporating Trees into Planning - Getting BEYOND Landscape/Development Code
This session will focus on urban design and building relationships. Planners will learn to create more walkable, vibrant urban spaces, and make improvements to other public spaces utilizing trees. The presenters will discuss how trees can be a powerful tool to build relationships with other city departments, and community groups. Speakers: Chad Reischl, AICP, City of Jeffersonville and Rachel Comte, Urban Canopy Works 1 CM |
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Virtual ReceptionLearn how to make fun cocktails and enjoy a game of Indiana trivia. |
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