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10:45 AM |
What makes us healthy?
An exploration of how health care interacts with community to impact health in our region.
Richard Pan, MD, MPH, University of California Davis
Session Sponsor: Center for the Study of Regional Change |
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| 302 |
10:45 AM |
Local government strategies for addressing climate change
Local governments need a flexible plan to address climate change, engage stakeholders, and withstand a fast changing regulatory environment. Hear about current efforts, and learn about what else cities and counties can do to achieve this.
Joshua Channell, CirclePoint
Daniel Iacofano, MIG, Inc.
Ken Loman, Institute for Local Government
Session Sponsor: Intergy Corp. |
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| 303 |
10:45 AM |
Constructive responses to issues of race, poverty and immigrants in the Central Valley
Issues of race, poverty and immigrants are in the national spotlight this election year. Local groups are working on solutions from among the immigrant, poor and worker communities in the Central Valley.
Socorro Cazales, Community Representative
Sergio Cuellar, Youth In Focus
Jennifer Hernandez, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation
Graciela Martinez, American Friends Service Committee
Noe Paramo, Central Valley Partnership for Citizenship
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| 304 |
10:45 AM |
Our future, our choice
Blueprint efforts across the Valley seek to address skyrocketing growth. Citizen engagement in these methods will shape our communities' future.
Kathleen Grassi, Fresno County Department of Public Health
Barbara Jackson, Anderson Partnership for Healthy Children
Bill Mueller, Valley Vision
Marisa Zapata, Ph.D. Candidate in Regional Planning
Session Sponsor: California High Speed Rail Authority |
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| 305 |
10:45 AM |
Solar electricity
Power generated by solar costs more today. But what about future costs and benefits to the environment?
Chris Masys, REC Solar
Mark Stout, Cleantech America
Session Sponsor: |
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| 306 |
10:45 AM |
Protecting valley farmland at the ballot box
Are ballot initiatives the right way, or an effective way, to protect farmland?
Gary A. Patton, Planning & Conservation League
Edward Thompson, Jr., American Farmland Trust
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| 307 |
10:45 AM |
LEED your next neighborhood development
Could LEED-ND be the answer to more neighborhood developments incorporating green building and smart growth into their design?
Judy Corbett, Local Government Commission
Rob Lechner, Lodi Electric Utility Department
Peter Pirnejad, City of Lodi
Sarah Sutton, Design Community & Environment
Session Sponsor: RRM Design Group |
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| 308 |
10:45 AM |
All kinds of green cars
Plug-ins and hybrids, solar, too. New technology is expanding personal transportation options.
Peter Dempster, University of California Davis
Joel Woolf, Veg Powered Systems
Session Sponsor: Enterprise Rent a Car |
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| 309 |
10:45 AM |
From literacy to leadership
Communities struggle to overcome educational barriers to community engagement and leadership. New programs offer surprising benefits.
Dana Johnson, Bakersfield City School District
Javier Parra, Lamont Weedpatch Family Resource Center
Jennifer Wood, Lamont Weedpatch Family Resource Center
Session Sponsor: Castle & Cooke |
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| 310 |
10:45 AM |
How should California grow?
The New Urbanist movement explores a new paradigm for land use and growth based on smart growth and sustainability through rethinking general plans and zoning codes.
Kenneth J. Grobecker, Townscape
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10:45 AM |
Experiences, the civic amenities exhibit
Experiences is designed to raise awareness of the wonderful civic amenities that currently exist in Valley Vision's six-county Sacramento Region and to gather input on what amenities are important to you.
Chris Aguirre, Valley Vision
Bill Mueller, Valley Vision
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| Grove |
10:45 AM |
Green vehicle demonstration
Want to take a ride? Fuel cell vehicle ride-alongs and on display in The Grove.
Peter Dempster, University of California Davis
Session Sponsor: |
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| 301 |
2:00 PM |
On the road again . . .
Costs to build roads, buildings and infrastructure are going up as resources are becoming scarce. Governments and contractors look for solutions.
Mitchell W. Baker, II, Caltrans
John Clinkenbeard, CA Geological Survey
Gary Hambly, CAL CIMA
Session Sponsor: Fehr & Peers |
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| 302 |
2:00 PM |
Green building
What does it take to succeed as a green builder in the Central Valley?
Brian Gitt, Build It Green
Michael Hodgson, ConSol
Bob Rivinius, California Building Industry Association
Christine Tien, City of Stockton
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| 303 |
2:00 PM |
Regional planning and community sustainability
How sustainable and inclusive of communities is regional planning? Perspectives from integrated regional planning, regional collaborative and affordable housing advocates.
Isao Fujimoto, Central Valley Partnership for Citizenship
Darryl Rutherford, California Coalition for Rural Housing
Fraser Shilling, University of California Davis
Robert Wiener, California Coalition for Rural Housing
Session Sponsor: Center for the Study of Regional Change |
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| 304 |
2:00 PM |
Energy efficiency programs
Energy Star is a program of the US EPA and US Department of Energy. Local utilities and the national laboratories participate to help consumers decrease power usage.
Hashem Akbari, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Kathy M. Diehl, US EPA
Charles Segerstrom, Pacific Gas & Electric Company
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| 305 |
2:00 PM |
Climate change means innovation for agriculture
Farmers invest in renewable energy projects and conservation technologies for financial, regulatory, and environmental reasons.
Ladi Asgill, Sustainable Conservation
Joseph Heinzmann, FuelCell Energy
Russell Lester, Dixon Ridge Farms
Session Sponsor: Sustainable Conservation |
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| 306 |
2:00 PM |
Green entrepreneurs and how to help them grow
A growing number of entrepreneurs focus on the green economy. What do they need to succeed, and how can investors and service providers change to support the green sector.
John Argo, Bloo Solar
Jon Gregory, Golden Capital Network
Dan Nguyen-Tan, Golden Capital Venture Funds
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| 307 |
2:00 PM |
Civic (student) entrepreneur
Public, private and nonprofit sectors work together to help students make a difference at the regional level.
Sam Fong, University of California Merced
Josh Franco, Office of the Lieutenant Governor
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| 308 |
2:00 PM |
When green missions collide
Governmental agencies face challenges when missions and goals for quality standards of natural and renewable resources conflict with those of other regulators.
Kevin Barnes, City of Bakersfield
Robert Horowitz, CA Integrated Waste Management Board
Joe Mello, Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
Errol Villegas, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
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| 309 |
2:00 PM |
Where do the children play?
Schools exist next to freeways. Community design disregards walk-ability. How do our land-use decisions impact our most precious hope for the future--our children?
Ariel H. Bierbaum, MCP, University of California Berkeley
Deborah L. McKoy, PhD, University of California Berkeley
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| 310 |
2:00 PM |
Sustainable development and the ecovillage
Is there a different way to grow? Learn how some communities and developers are experimenting with a model that integrates housing, infrastructure and food production into local environment.
Curt Johansen, Triad Communities
Sibella Kraus, SAGE
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| 301 |
3:45 PM |
Disparities, inequality, and civic engagement
Academic work in the field of metrics track indicators on community well-being in targeted rural communities and urban neighborhoods.
Robin DeLugan, University of California Merced
Marcia Hernandez, University of the Pacific
James Mullooly, CA State University Fresno
Dari Sylvester, University of the Pacific
Simon Weffer, University of California Merced
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| 302 |
3:45 PM |
Sowing seeds of change
San Joaquin Valley farmers and related agriculture community representatives address primary benefits, barriers and opportunities for rural clean energy projects.
Ricardo Amon, California Energy Commission
Thorson Bailey, Ag Biomass Council
Patsy Dugger, Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Paul E. Johnson, San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization
Stephen Miller, Strategic Energy Innovations
Rollie Smith, HUD
Mark Stout, Cleantech America
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| 303 |
3:45 PM |
Going beyond green: Fostering sustainable communities
Discusses how long-range planning is an ideal tool to establish goals, objectives, policies and actions that move communities toward achieving sustainability.
Jim Carney, PMC
Judy Corbett, Local Government Commission
David J. Merchen, City of Madera
Jill Savery, PMC
Session Sponsor: PMC |
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| 304 |
3:45 PM |
Regional economic development
What happens when an entire region gets on the same page to grow the economy for everyone? Three examples of regional approaches in California.
Pat Fong Kushida, Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce
Kelli Furtado, CSUF, California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley
Daniel L. Ripke, California State University Chico
Jim T. Williams, AIA, Partnership for Prosperity
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| 305 |
3:45 PM |
Developing the next generation of environmental stewards
Current efforts in the Central Valley get our kids fit, healthy and connected with the outdoors.
Jayne Battey, Stewardship Council
Randall Cooper, City of Fresno
Steve Hagler, Stewardship Council
Jim Oftedal, Central California Consortium
Anna Marie Young, University of California Davis
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| 306 |
3:45 PM |
The lore of air, water, and earth
Indigenous people share their traditions and perspectives on environmental issues through songs and stories.
Jene McCovey, Yurok Tribe Member from Humboldt County
Charlie Toledo, Suscol Intertribal Council
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| 307 |
3:45 PM |
Eminent domain on the ballot
With roots in English common law, the contours of eminent domain in California are on the ballot in 2008. Learn what this means to landowners, public entities and communities.
Antero Terry Rivasplata, AICP, Jones & Stokes
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| 308 |
3:45 PM |
AB32: Air quality and climate change
The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 set up the first enforceable statewide program to cap greenhouse gas emissions from major industries and penalize non-compliance.
Jesse D. Frederick, WZI Inc.
Timothy J. O'Connor, Environmental Defense Fund
Session Sponsor: Valley CAN |
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| 309 |
3:45 PM |
Great Valley greenways: Making communities livable
Case studies of current projects will inspire participants to discover opportunities for greenways within their own community.
Alma Du Solier, EDAW, Inc.
Jeff Ferber, RRM Design Group
Brian Fletcher, Callander Associates
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| 310 |
3:45 PM |
Green canopied cities
What are the best ways to grow canopied cities? Guidelines and standards for making trees a bigger part of our communities.
Dana Karcher, Davey Resource Group
Darla Mills, CA Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
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| 301 |
10:45 AM |
Closing the digital divide in rural communities
The Pixley Connect Project brings technology access and training to a rural community. Recycled hardware is put back in use by low-income families.
Pat Furr, Computers for Classrooms
Sandra Orozco, University of California Berkeley
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| 302 |
10:45 AM |
Valuing and creating habitat for working farms
Farmers, communities, and wildlife habitat come together to produce healthy food, viable local agriculture and environmental protection.
Paul Robins, Yolo County Resource Conservation District
Vance Russell, Audubon California
Ken Sanchez, US Fish & Wildlife Service
David L. Sunding, Ph.D., University of California Berkeley
Maria Wong, AICP, Yolo County Habitat JPA
Session Sponsor: Versar, Inc. |
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| 303 |
10:45 AM |
Writing in your own back yard
Myths, stories and poems tell an environmental as well as cultural story. Contemporary writers showcase an anthology of Central Valley literature.
Mark Arax, Author
James Chlebda, Back40 Publishing
Ocean Jones, Valley Voices Poetry Program
Trudy Wischemann, Author
Session Sponsor: Heyday Books |
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| 304 |
10:45 AM |
Going beyond refugee health
The Hmong Health Collaborative came together to plan for a new wave of Hmong refugees, but is now improving health outcomes for the entire Hmong community.
Robyn Krock, Valley Vision
Laura Leonelli, Southeast Asian Assistance Center
Palee Moua, Healthy House
Thomas Vang, Sacramento Lao Family Community
Barbara Webster-Hawkins, The California Endowment
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| 305 |
10:45 AM |
Greening the food system: A local approach
Eating locally-grown food benefits the environment, economy and health of the community. Case studies demonstrate how.
Temra Costa, Community Alliance with Family Farmers
Joseph McIntyre, Ag Innovations Network
Robert Ramming, Pacific Star Gardens
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| 306 |
10:45 AM |
Addressing infrastructure deficits in Great Valley colonias
Unincorporated communities often lack basic infrastructure. New data, analysis, and strategies can offer residents hope for funding and action.
Judith A. Horn, Community Representative
Ruben Lizardo, PolicyLink
Eunize Martinez, Community Representative
Phoebe Seaton, California Rural Legal Assistance
Session Sponsor: Kings County Area Public Transit Agency |
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| 307 |
10:45 AM |
Community choice aggregation, green energy and choice
Community Choice Aggregation, a new energy model, allows municipalities to invest in green energy and gives choice to residents and businesses.
Ron Manfredi, San Joaquin Valley Power Authority Board
Patrick Mealoy, Navigant Consulting
Tim Rosenfeld, Marin Energy Management Team
Cristel Tufenkjian, Kings River Conservation District
Session Sponsor: Western States Petroleum Association |
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| 308 |
10:45 AM |
Civic Amenities
The Sacramento region is exploring what makes for a great place to live, and how to build what's missing in the region's infrastructure.
Chris Aguirre, Valley Vision
Jim T. Williams, AIA, Partnership for Prosperity
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| 310 |
10:45 AM |
Meet the funders
Grantmakers from around the region are available to answer questions and share ideas.
Chet Hewitt, Sierra Health Foundation
Mary Hogarty, Citibank
Diane Littlefield, Sierra Health Foundation
Raeshma Razvi, California Council for the Humanities
Session Sponsor: APAPA Central Valley |
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