The 5th Annual Growing Sustainable Communities Conference is a one-day educational opportunity for municipal professionals, elected officials and business leaders on October 3, 2012, preceded by two concurrent half-day workshops and a networking reception for all conference attendees on October 2, 2012.
Hosted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Sustainable City Network, the conference will educate leaders and staff on the latest sustainability ideas, plans and best practices in four distinct programming tracks:
WATER
1. Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management
2. Water Conservation
3. Water Pollution Abatement
4. Flood/Storm Management
BUILDINGS/ENERGY
1. Green Building Practices, Policies & Codes
2. Energy Efficiency Retrofits
3. Renewable Energy Generation
4. Performance Management/Measurements
TRANSPORTATION
1. Roadway Lighting
2. Complete Streets
3. Mass Transit
4. Efficient Road Design or Traffic Management
COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE
1. Citizen Engagement/Government Transparency
2. Climate Adaptation Strategies/Resiliency
3. Developing Green Teams
4. Promoting Local Foods
