Contacts:
Rachel J. Holloway (608) 283-1267 / RachelH@CapitalAreaRPC.org
Bridgit Van Belleghem (608) 266-4637 / BridgitVB@CapitalAreaRPC.org
The 2nd Annual Capital Area Planning Conference on October 27 and 28 at the Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall will bring in new ideas to advance discussion and actions toward a more sustainable region. Over 30 organizations, governments, and businesses have formed Capital Region Sustainable Communities Partnership in order to forge new collaborations for economic opportunity, healthy environments, and stronger communities for all. The Capital Region Sustainable Communities Partnership and the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission will host the event with sponsorship by the Dane County Cities and Villages Association and the Dane County Towns Association.
Registration is open at http://www.capitalarearpc.org/2011_planning_conference.html. Attendees can register up to the day of the conference, but the hosts request registration or RSVPs by October 24th. The Partnership is inviting: area leaders (elected officials, business and civic) organizations concerned with social equity, affordable housing, transportation, the environment and community health the general public
The Partnership will host leaders from across the country and locally to share ideas for regional collaboration and ways to align housing, jobs, and mobility. Keynote speakers include Scott Bernstein, President of the Center for Neighborhood Technology, Catherine Ratté, Head of Sustainability from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission in Massachusetts, and Carlton Eley of the Planning and the Black Community Division of the American Planning Association.
Day 1 features leaders from across the county sharing how their public and private groups reached agreement on future goals and benefits for the region. Also featured is a Panel Discussion on regional challenges, moderated by Neil Heinen, Editorial Director of WISC-TV. Day 2 focuses on equity as the foundation of sustainability, and opportunities to better connect the transportation, housing, and jobs in our region.
