Michigan Green Communities 2011 Conference

October 28, 2011
Christman Building
208 N. Capitol Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933

Recaps and Resources

Curious what your peers are doing to implement sustainable practices in their communities? Need help in avoiding the hidden hurdles and pitfalls along the way?

Recently, an enthusiastic gathering of municipal staffers and others representing over 40 local governments and universities took part in a special full-day conference in Lansing to learn more about sustainability work throughout Michigan, sponsored by the MDEQ Office of Environmental Assistance.

In fact, we believe the issue is so important, we wanted to share some of the highlights and key resources provided at the event. The whole point is sharing information and ideas among those who are leading the way toward a greener future for Michigan. To participate in the network, sign up for the Green Communities Challenge.

Agenda

Breakout Discussion Notes

PowerPoint Presentations and Videos

Green Communities Challenge Progress Report
Jeff Spencer, Michigan DEQ
Seth Federspiel, Benjamin Bunker and Anthonia Chan, University of Michigan
Joel Howrani Heeres, WARM Training Center

Enhanced Residential Curbside Recycling
David Norwood, City of Dearborn

Sustainable Cities
Kathleen Pepin, University of Michigan-Dearborn

Mark Clevey Michigan Energy Office Green Local Economy: Combining Community and Economic Revitalization
Mark Vanderploeg City of Holland Community Energy Planning and Economic Competitiveness
LeRoy Harvey Meridian Township Anne Rauscher Greater Lansing Food Bank Local Food Networks
Melanie McCoy Wyandotte Municipal Services Alternative Energy Planning
Patty O'Donnell Northwest Michigan Council of Governments Water Conservation and Storm Water Management
Jamie Kidwell City of Ann Arbor Sustainability Indicators and Framework
Wally Delamater Village of Suttons Bay Joint Planning Initiatives
Wendy Barrott Clean Energy Coalition Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
Steve Cohen City of Auburn Hills Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Suzanne Schulz City of Grand Rapids Complete Streets