Dear Planners,
I wanted to let you know about new free technical assistance that
<http://livabilitysolutions.org/> Livability Solutions [
<http://livabilitysolutions.org/>
http://livabilitysolutions.org/] partners
(one of which is the Center for Transportation and the Environment at ITRE
at NCSU) are offering to help communities implement sustainable and smart
growth development and programs. This program is made possible by a grant
from <http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm> US EPA's Office of
Sustainable Communities under their Building Blocks for Sustainable
Communities Program [ <http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm>
http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm].
Livability Solutions is now <http://livabilitysolutions.org/?p=690>
accepting applications through Friday, November 2nd for the second year of
this program from communities interested in receiving this technical
assistance. Working with the partners to lead one- to two-day workshops, the
Livability Solutions team will be training communities on how to use tools
and workshop approaches - <http://livabilitysolutions.org/?page_id=7> such
as street audits, green infrastructure valuation guides, and
transit-oriented development planning [
<http://livabilitysolutions.org/?page_id=7>
http://livabilitysolutions.org/?page_id=7] - that will help them achieve
their goals of enhancing livability, creating lasting economic and
environmental improvements, and improving public and social health of their
residents.
Six to twelve communities will be selected to receive this technical
assistance. Please help us spread the word by forwarding this email to your
contacts or including in any newsletters you distribute.
** Livability Solutions will also host a webinar on Wednesday, October 10th,
3:00-4:15pm EST to further discuss this technical assistance opportunity,
the available tools, and the process. Register for the webinar [
<https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=m6mpk8txdt9b>
https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=m6mpk8txdt9b]. **
This grant from EPA makes it possible for PPS and partners at our newly
formed <http://www.pps.org/wp-admin/www.pps.org/plts> Livability Solutions
confederation to work with even more communities around the country. We are
looking for applications from communities with a strong interest in and
commitment to livability, smart growth, and sustainability principles, but
that face a significant challenge or barrier to moving forward on those
issues. This targeted technical assistance will provide selected communities
with tools and improved capacity to achieve the livability, smart growth,
and sustainability goals they have set.
For more information on the technical assistance, our providers, the tools
that we offer, and how to apply, please see the Livability Solutions
<http://livabilitysolutions.org/> website (above). If you have questions
about the program, or are interested in sponsoring additional technical
assistances, please email <mailto:livabilitysolutions@pps.org>
livabilitysolutions(a)pps.org
Sincerely,
-Steve
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Stephen John (Steve) Gurganus, AICP
Research Associate
Center for Transportation & the Environment, ITRE
North Carolina State University
Centennial Campus, Box 8601
Raleigh, NC 27695-8601
(O) 919.515.9351 (F) 919.515.8898
mailto: <mailto:steve_gurganus@ncsu.edu> steve_gurganus(a)ncsu.edu
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PS - There are also two other organizations currently offering free
technical assistance through EPA's Building Blocks for Sustainable
Communities Program:
<http://globalgreen.org/leedndtechassist> Global Green [
<https://globalgreen26418.thankyou4caring.org/leedndtechassist>
https://globalgreen26418.thankyou4caring.org/leedndtechassist] - Through a
3-day intensive visit and consultation, the technical experts on the Global
Green team will evaluate how the sustainability of a specific neighborhood
can be enhanced through an upcoming catalytic project by applying metrics
from the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system and developing
actionable recommendations for our grant recipients.
<http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/technical-assistance/free-annual-workshop
s> Smart Growth America [
<http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/technical-assistance/free-annual-workshop
s>
http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/technical-assistance/free-annual-workshops
] - Each year Smart Growth America offers free assistance to local
communities interested in building stronger local economies and creating
great neighborhoods. These workshops will be awarded to a limited number of
qualifying communities. Communities interested in receiving free technical
assistance from Smart Growth America are invited to join our informational
<https://cc.readytalk.com/r/hj26dtjshnho> webinar on Thursday, September
27th at 2:00 pm EST.
-Steve
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Stephen John (Steve) Gurganus, AICP
Research Associate
Center for Transportation & the Environment, ITRE
North Carolina State University
Centennial Campus, Box 8601
Raleigh, NC 27695-8601
(O) 919.515.9351 (F) 919.515.8898
mailto: steve_gurganus(a)ncsu.edu
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