Communities Telephone Seminars

Strategies for Successful Mixed Use Development ...icipal planners, land use attorneys, local government and communities. This live audio conference will evaluate some of the new challenges and opportunities available for mixed use design from site selection to plan approvals and operations. We'll discuss selected topics from a 360-degree perspective of the designer, developer, tenant, resident, municipality and end user. This live audio  more...

Form-Based Zoning: An Alternative to Traditional Ordinances ... applied and how they can help implement more sustainable communities. Lessons learned and steps toward beginning the process will provide you with a clear path toward a successful form-based code. Legal and practical considerations associated with adopting form-based zoning regulations will be reviewed. Form-based provisions may not fit neatly into a municipality's existing zoning and  more...

Animal Law: Past, Present and Future ...d covers everything from companion animal issues in local communities (dog bites, dangerous dog issues, leash laws and breed specific legislation) to larger national and international issues involving the use of animals for food, clothing and biomedical research. Animal law education has also affirmatively and permanently entered the law school curriculum, with courses in over one hundred law  more...

Bikeway Design Principles, Planning, and Best Practices ...nciples of conventional and alternative bikeways, and how communities around the US have increased bicycle ridership. Additionally, this live audio conference will explain how different types of bikeways affect ridership and what local jurisdictions can do to make their bikeway projects competitive for grant funding. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss benefits and importance of  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED in 2010: What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...ndard may apply to mixed use developments and sustainable communities. This audio conference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain and breakdown the benefits and synergies when you mix green - planning,  more...

Land Development Right Transfer Issues and Complexities ...communities use transferable development rights to preserve environmental areas, farmland, historic landmarks and open space. TDR uses development rather than taxation to pay for permanent protection of these and other threatened resources. Working though the zoning code, TDR helps implement the preservation as well as the development goals of a community's land use plans. When TDR works,  more...

Planning and Zoning Techniques for Open Space Preservation ...ong citizens and elected officials as a key to making our communities livable and sustainable. Actually implementing a successful open space strategy is complex. Open space planning and implementation must take into account the regional context, community vision and ultimate function of the open space areas. The costs and means of maintaining open space must be considered. The use of the  more...

ASTM Standard on Vapor Intrusion ...communities and industries have increased exponentially over the past several years. Faced with these issues, scientists and regulators have faced substantial challenges due to the absence of uniform and reliable standards, and the lack of clear guidance has complicated planning, development, remediation and ultimately, litigation regarding contamination allegedly caused by this phenomenon.  more...

Current Issues in Digital Billboards and Sign Regulations ... across the country that is trying to maintain attractive communities and prevent visual blight. What is the role of the Federal Highway Administration in controlling digital signs that create distractions to drivers and degrade aesthetics? What tricks are used by the billboard industry to secure permits from local officials to build or operate unlawful digital signs? How can local governments  more...

FEMA's Critical Flood Plain Regulation ...surance Program plays a very important role in protecting communities and their residents and businesses from the disaster caused by flooding. It publicizes the areas of greatest flood risk, restricts construction with high flood risk, and provides insurance for the flood losses that are excluded from most homeowners and general business policies. These activities have a critical impact on the  more...

Major Issues in WiMAX Tower Leases and Zoning ... set of antennas and some new towers will be required for communities receiving the service, but some antennas will be put on existing cell towers. For many of these existing towers and the landowners who leased the land for them, WiMAX raises the issue of whether a lease amendment with increased rent is required to add the WiMAX antennas. WiMAX has unique zoning issues, due to not getting  more...

A Comprehensive Approach to Building Excellent ADA Facilities within the Public Right-of-Way ... ADA facilities benefit both the disabled and able-bodied communities and provide facilities that will endure for decades while conserving precious financial resources. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain federal requirements. - You will be able to discuss design options. - You will be able to identify general construction problems. - You will be able to recognize additional  more...

A Guide to Hybrid Coding ...communities across the country are showing new interest in using zoning regulation to better realize a desired building form. Zoning codes have always contained the basic bulk relationships that create the three-dimensional building envelope, such as minimum lot area, lot coverage restrictions, required setbacks and maximum height, but additional design-oriented elements to better refine that  more...

Restrictive Covenants: Common Disclosures, Restrictions and Land Use Issues ...e increasingly complex as condominium and common interest communities have grown in popularity to more closely control not only the architectural style, but also the type of construction of new structures and additions, accommodate major occupant amenities such as golf courses, pools, and club houses, provide for common infrastructure such as water and sewage treatment facilities, and promote  more...

Decentralized Wastewater Solutions ...t yet exist, managing this growth becomes a challenge for communities, regulators and developers. As part of the sustainable development movement, decentralized wastewater technology is providing many creative and eco-friendly alternatives for sub-division planning and smart growth development. The economics of open space developments versus the cookie-cutter-maximize-the-number-of-lots  more...

Management and Protection of Wetland Buffers ...ity of the wetlands and typically consist of native plant communities that reflect the local landscape and ecology. They perform a variety of habitat functions for wildlife and other organisms, increase runoff filtration into wetlands, help in moderation of water temperature changes and serve as a source of detritus for aquatic food webs. Under federal and state regulatory mechanisms that have  more...

More Affordable and Sustainable Communities: The Role of Good Design for Workforce Housing nYou will see at least three dozen case studies of completed affordable workforce housing developments which were well-received by their neighbors and residents. These will be explained using images of plans and photos of the completed developments. This teleconference will help you understand how to successfully organize a community to engage rationally and creatively in the design of new housing  more...

Key Components of an Effective Mentor Program ...communities, youth serving agencies, corporations and the federal government are working to provide solutions to the most pressing problems facing school aged youth today. The challenges include improving attitudes about school, reducing absenteeism, keeping youth away from risky behavior (e.g., drugs, alcohol and gang activity) and improving their academic performance. n nIt is widely  more...

Mitigating the Impact of Construction Projects: Hurdles to Project Success ...s on their surroundings, including neighbors, businesses, communities and the physical environment. These impacts frequently are the center of controversy surrounding a project and can lead to unnecessary delays, lost productivity, added project costs and bad public relations. This teleconference will provide you with practical strategies for identifying and controlling negative impacts to the  more...

Current Trends in Transit-Oriented Development ...gnating real estate markets. TODs are attractive, vibrant communities that include a mix of uses including residential, retail and office within a 5- to 10-minute walk of commuter train stations. Emerging Trends in Real Estate, published by the Urban Land Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers, rated TOD as the best investment in real estate because TODs hold value in down market cycles and  more...

Protecting Yourself From Client Violence nFew enter a helping profession, such as social work, anticipating that they may become targets of violence from the very individuals they want to help. However, evidence suggests that violence perpetrated by clients or their family members toward practitioners is increasing across settings. Such workers are facing increasing risks in their jobs because of the nature of their work; the  more...