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Natural Connections Summit 2006

 

What: Natural Connections Summit

When: October 17, 2006, 8am-4pm

Where:  Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids


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Questions? email the WMSA

Visit the Earth Policy Institute Website

Visit the Rocky Mountain Institute Website

Visit the Burt Hill & Assoc. Website



AIAGV and the West Michigan Strategic Alliance (WMSA) invite you to attend the Natural Connections Summit on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. 


Five reasons to attend:


1.  Be the first to hear about the new West Michigan Regional Urban Design Charrettes (WMRUDC) request for proposal.


2.  Hear nationally and internationally-known experts explain how to incorporate green infrastructure into the landscape while building ecologically and economically sustainable communities.  Speakers include Lester Brown (Earth Policy Institute), Alexis Karolides (Rocky Mountain Institute), and Gina Baker (Burt Hill Associates).


3.  Learn by example from the 2005 Charrette participants.


4.  Network with neighboring juristictions about potential collaborations.


5.  Voice your opinions through an electronic vote tabulation process.


Watch your mail and email for upcoming registration information.