1. Project Management (4pm to 5:30pm)
Learn the five-phased process for managing projects, from initiating to closing. Learn about the scope of projects, stakeholders, estimating costs and effort, and evaluating risk. Learn to set up systems to manage, track, and archive projects. Gain insight into governmental and private sector project management. Project management is a necessary skill for all successful managers. This audio/web conference has been approved for CM |1.5 credits. RSVP to Sandy Misiewicz.
2. Historically Green (8:30am to 2:30pm)
AEP Window Replacement Alternatives, NYSERDA, and Historic Albany Foundation present Historically Green - a half-day, hands-on conference demonstrating innovative technology applications to green historic and residential buildings and make them more energy efficient. This program features classes on insulation solutions, alternative heating systems, and much more. Keynote speaker is preservation architect Walter Sedovic of Walter Sedovic Architects. The fee is $10 for HAF (Historic Albany Foundation) or SSPF members, $15 for general public. Pre-registration required. For more information contact the Historic Albany Foundation at 518-465-0876 x10 or info@historic-albany.org.
A-1. Byways, Blueways, & Heritage Areas
Learn tools to revitalize communities through protection and promotion of natural, historic and cultural resources. Case studies from the Niagara Valley Wine Route, the Blueway Trail, the Mohawk Valley River Greenway and the Susquehanna Heritage Area will examine economic revitalization, environmental stewardship and heritage tourism.
A-2. Alternatives in Renewable Energy
This session will include a discussion of alternatives for renewable energy in New York State for individuals and communities. Speakers will focus on wind and solar energy alternatives, including incentives to implement and planning issues at the local level.
A-3. Bringing Back the Inner City Neighborhood: Part 1 - Arbor Hill
Achieving sustainability in the 21st century starts with the revitalization and repopulation of our cities. This session describes planning approaches for the hardest hit inner city neighborhoods in Albany and how recent efforts are starting to effect change. This is Part 1 of a 3-part session focusing on the Arbor Hill neighborhood.
A-4. Climate Change and Planning Law
This session will review significant environmental legislation within New York State. State, regional and federal climate change initiatives will also be discussed.
B-1. Adaptive Reuse of Historic Properties
Historic buildings are a crucial piece of revitalizing many village, city and town main streets. This session will help planners understand the options for overcoming the challenges of fully utilizing upper floors of historic properties from building code issues to funding. In addition, we will be discussing the use of tax credits to fund redevelopment including new changes to New York's tax credit laws.
B-2. Sustainable Development Practices: An International Flavor
Learn about current international sustainable development practices. Examples from Quebec City, the Netherlands, Denmark and the United Kingdom will be highlighted.
B-3. Bringing Back the Inner City Neighborhood: Part 2 - South End
Achieving sustainability in the 21st century starts with the revitalization and repopulation of our cities. This session describes planning approaches for a second inner city neighborhood in Albany and how recent efforts are starting to effect change. This is Part 2 of a 3-part session focusing on the South End neighborhood.
B-4. Planning Ethics 1
This session will provide the practicing planner with a background and understanding of the American Institute of Certified Planners Code of Ethics.
C-1. The Relationship Between Planning & Interpretation
The Quadricentennial is a perfect time to reflect on the people and events of the past and how they have shaped our communities. Examples from the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and the Lake Champlain Basin Program/National Heritage Partnership will be featured.
C-2. Beyond Euclid: Using Zoning to Achieve Sustainability Goals
Learn how Upstate New York communities are using zoning as a tool to achieve sustainability. This session will focus on work underway/undertaken in the City of Rochester and other Upstate communities.
C-3. Green Buildings, Green Communities
New York State agencies will describe their efforts to promote green building and smart growth. Representatives from the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, the Department of State and the NYS Energy and Research Development Authority will outline relevant agency programs.
C-4. Healthy Living Infrastructure for Small Cities
This session will focus on how former transportation corridors, infrastructure and adjacent spaces are providing a healthy infrastructure for small cities in New York State. Planning and design projects in Poughkeepsie, Cohoes and Amsterdam will be discussed.
C-5. Bringing Back the Inner City Neighborhood: Part 3 - Walking Tour of Arbor Hill
Complete the discussion of bringing back the inner city neighborhood with a guided walking tour of Albany's Arbor Hill neighborhood. Come and see the planning process at work. This is part 3 of a 3-part session.
D-1. Local Government Response to Climate Change
Presenters from Albany, Syracuse, and Tompkins County will describe policies and programs in place, or under development, to prepare for the impacts and opportunities associated with climate change.
D-2. Student Roundtable
Share your knowledge and experiences with tomorrow's professionals. This roundtable discussion will help to bridge academia with real world planning.
D-3. . Hot Button Issues in Planning & Zoning Law
This session will provide the practicing planner with a background and understanding of the latest issues and most recent decisions related to planning.
E-1. Bus Rapid Transit in the Capital Region
The Capital District Transportation Authority has a vision for 100 miles of bus rapid transit in the region. This session will describe the lessons learned through the implementation of BRT. Also learn how your community can support transit through transit oriented development.
E-2. Supporting Sustainability Through GIS
This session will describe practical GIS applications for urban forestry and emergency preparedness planning. ArcGIS Server, ArcIMS, ArcPad and ArcGIS Mobile will be highlighted.
E-3. Planning Ethics 2
This session will provide the practicing planner with a background and understanding of the American Institute of Certified Planners Code of Ethics.
