Sustainable Visions: Developing a Coordinated Approach Toward Sustainability in Connecticut’s Capitol Region   (Hear Live Recording of Presentation)

This session will explain the effectiveness of the SGIA grant in implementing smart growth principles, the importance of approaching smart growth implementation collaboratively across all levels of government and policy making, a case study which utilizes the model guidelines to turn a defunct shopping center into an affordable, green, mixed use development and the role that this grant played in launching a regional Sustainable Communities Initiative in the Connecticut Capitol Region.

Speakers

• Stephanie Bertaina for Danielle Arigoni, AICP, Senior Policy Analyst, U.S. EPA (View Presentation)
• Emily Moos, Senior Community Development Planner, Capital Region Council of Governments (View Presentation)
• Mark Pellegrini, Director of Planning and Economic Development, Town of Manchester (View Presentation)
• Matthew Lister, Project Manager, Planning Practice, Jonathan Rose Companies (View Presentation)