Join County Planners, departmental staff and local land use professionals in a FREE video presentation and discussion on emerging planning topics.
Below is the schedule of upcoming sessions.
South County April 22
North County April 29
12:00·2:00p.m.
(RSVP by April 15) |
INTEGRATING ENERGY AND CLIMATE INTO PLANNING (Double Session)
Facilitator: Peter Imhof
Discover the most innovative planning efforts to address energy and climate change concerns at the local, regional and state levels. This exciting double session will focus on efforts across the country and providein-deplh examples at the local and state level, with some discussion to bring this back to Santa Barbara County. |
South County July 22
North County Aug. 5
12:00·1:30p.m.
(RSVP by July 15) |
DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY WALKABILITY PLAN
Facilitator: Zoraida Abresch
The emerging practice of planning for pedestrians comes at a pivotal time in our nation's evolution. By focusing on a pedestrian-oriented environment. communities can tackle a mullitude of issues related to public heallh and urban design |
South County Aug 26
North County Sept. 2
12:00·1:30p.m.
(RSVP by August 19) |
URBAN AGRICULTURE'S FUTURE
Facilitator: Michael Hays
Urban agriculture is an important component for building healthier cities. Explore urban agriculture's future direction, including converting solid food waste into renewable energy zoning for urban agriculture uses, and building vertical farms. |
South County Sept. 23
North County Oct. 7
12:00·1:30p.m.
(RSVP by Sept. 16) |
HARNESSING URBAN ROOFTOPS
Facilitator: David Lackie
Often regarded as dead space, rooftops are an important resource for sustainability and community vitality. As urban areas are increasingly built out. rooftops offer space for harvesting food, capturing water, and generating renewable energy. Explore different techniques. |
South County Oct. 28
North County Nov. 4
12:00·1:30p.m.
(RSVP by October 21) |
MOVING FROM SUBURBAN TO URBAN
Facilitator: June Pujo
While the academic arguments for urban rather than suburban development patterns have been thoroughly explored over the past decade, the practical discussion of how to implement these changes has received less attention. Explore the speCific policy and regulatory framework. |
