Calendar of Events
From the Margins to the Mainstream Workshop
Thursday and Friday, July 24-25
Denver, CO
The next installment of “From the Margins to the Mainstream” is a workshop to help participants understand what the principles referred to as “context sensitive solutions” (CSS) are, and how these principles can be used to balance and integrate the needs of travelers and communities in the planning and design of urban transportation systems. The workshop is directed at advocates, local officials and planning/design professionals in state DOTs, transit agencies, MPOs, and consultants.
The workshop will feature leading transportation experts, land use planners, and state and local officials as speakers and panelists. A field trip is included to give participants an opportunity to assess the potential of transforming a major urban corridor or transit station area by applying CSS principles.
The workshop will be held July 24-25th in Denver. REGISTER NOW!.
Lincoln Square Garden Walk and Green Fair
Saturday, August 2, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Giddings Plaza
4731 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
Lincoln Square is forging ahead with its successful Garden Walk and Green Fair, now in its fourth year, on Sat., Aug. 2, 2008. As the popularity of this charming neighborhood grows, so do its gardens. Last year 21 gardens and 16 environmental groups participated in this robust fest. From waterfall features to a floral vegetable garden to a fairy tale shade garden, the Lincoln Square Garden Walk shows the resourcefulness of gardeners working in small city lots.
Lincoln Square is forging ahead with its successful Garden Walk and Green Fair, now in its fourth year, on Sat., Aug. 2, 2008. As the popularity of this charming neighborhood grows, so do its gardens. Last year 21 gardens and 16 environmental groups participated in this robust fest. From waterfall features to a floral vegetable garden to a fairy tale shade garden, the Lincoln Square Garden Walk shows the resourcefulness of gardeners working in small city lots.
The Green Fair portion of the walk is held in centrally-located Giddings Plaza on Lincoln and includes information about composting, recycling, gardening answers, natural gardening treatments, tree health, neighborhood space, green building materials and environmentally-oriented organizations to help all city dwellers practical tips for greening. The Garden Walk is $5 and all profits go to benefit the Lincoln Square Foundation, the Chamber’s not-for-profit greening organization.
KnowledgePlex Expert Chat on Housing + Transportation Affordability Index
Thursday, July 31, 2 p.m ET/1 p.m. CT
More information to come
See KnowledgePlex for more information on Expert Chats
CNT celebrates its 30th Anniversary
Wednesday, September 17, 6:00-9:00 PM
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Lake Street, Chicago
In 30 years, CNT has grown from a small storefront operation with tomatoes growing in the window to a national “think-and-do” tank that is leading the movement toward urban sustainability-locally, national and recently even internationally.
CNT will celebrate its accomplishments and innovations which have addressed critical urban environmental and economic issues. The 30th Anniversary Celebration will take place on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Lake Street.
Read some more of CNT’s accomplishments in the last 30 years here.
Information on attending the event or sponsorship and host information available here.
