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SUSTAINABLE CITIES EXCHANGE LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP . . .

MUNICIPAL POLICIES & BUILDING CODES THAT STIMULATE BUSINESS & THE ECONOMY
PLUS case study of Chicago

March 28, 2012 at Noon ET for 1 1/4 hours

Join us live online to hear 3 presenters discuss the actions that communities can take to improve their economies by adopting sustainable policies. This free online workshop is hosted by Sustainable Cities Exchange. Also, check out the short eTraining sessions with important tips from the Sponsors listed on this page.

Three Presentations include:

"How Zoning Codes Can Save Tax Dollars"
Presented by Daniel Spitzer, Partner at Hodgson Russ Attorneys
Communities across the country are faced with increased demand for services at a time of unprecedented shortage of resources. Ths webinar will examine how incorporation of smart growth concepts and support of alternative energy, energy efficiency, and WaterSense programs in comprehensive plans and zoning codes can save municipal expenditures.

"Policies & Building Codes that Attract Business & Stimulate Green Building in Your Municipality"
Presented by Carolynne White, Partner at Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber, Schreck
Ms. White will discuss how municipalities can encourage green building within the private sector - with or without changing zoning codes to require it. She will present information regarding how Colorado cities have stimulated green building within their jurisdictions.

Case Study: "The Results of Chicago's New Energy & Building Codes"
Presented by Sanford Stein, Partner at Quarles and Brady
The City of Chicago enacted a comprehensive new zoning ordinance in 2004. Developed for the 21st century, the ordinance provided for new incentives for energy efficiency, LEED, public transportation, infrastructure improvements, privatization, culture and education, and urban density. It may be a good time now to see if the incentives are working. The City of Chicago is a large, complex, and established municipality, and we know that a well organized city needs political, economic, and regulatory strength to succeed. Is the new ordinance helping the City of Chicago to move forward, or is it holding it back from success? Is Chicago using the new ordinance to position itself for growth as it emerges from recession? This webinar will include a discussion of the results seen thus far and a review of the major code changes, such as:
· Density bonus system
· Fast-tracking of permits
· Sustainability provisions
· Landscape planning
· Pedestrian-friendly protection

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