Michigan Association of Planning (MAP) has partnered with the Michigan Chapter Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) and the Michigan Municipal League (MML) to offer two new programs:
February 9, 2009
LEED Workshop and Reception
The Christman Building
208 N. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, Michigan
1.5 AICP CM credits
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Registration-no charge
This workshop is a presentation and tour of The Christman Building, the first double LEED Platinum building in the world. As a case study, the session will clearly show the value and economics of integrated design and the synergy that is inherent in existing building reuse, historic presentation and sustainable development. The Christman Building which is partially occupied by The Christman Company national headquarters also provides a "living example" of the benefits of sustainable construction, historic preservation and how the LEED rating system can be used to promote responsible development.
Workshop participants will leave the presentation with an understanding of the economics of LEED, the value of integrated design, reusing existing buildings and how historic preservation works with sustainable construction and the LEED rating system.
Featured guest is John Norquist, President and CEO of Congress for the
New Urbanism
February 10, 2009
New Urbanism and Form-Based Code workshop
The Christman Building
208 N. Capital Avenue
Lansing, Michigan
3 AICP CM credits
8:50 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Registration for this event is full. Thank you for such an overwhelming response to the program!
Keynote luncheon speaker: John Norquist.
- Are you thinking about using form-based codes in your community?
Can form-based codes be used to attract new residents and businesses to your area?
Would you like to know how form-based codes differ from traditional zoningordinances?
What is the legal basis for form-based codes?
How much and to what extent should formbased codes be regulated?
Local and national experts will explain strategies community leaders can use to encourage sustainable, vibrant neighborhoods. Topics such as transit, trends regarding the largest population since the baby boomers, placemaking , and lessons learned of form-based codes will be discussed.
