Wednesday, August 26, 2020

August 2020 GreenStep Cities Workshop Archive: Sustainability Planning in Southeast Communities

 In this webinar, organized and co-hosted with Clean Energy Resource Teams, presented live on August 8, you can learn about how four cities in SE Minnesota have tackled sustainability and resilience planning through comprehensive plans, energy action plans, community engagement, and more. 


Agenda:

·      David Wanberg, Faribault City Planner

·      Melissa Baartman, Red Wing Community and Economic Development Coordinator

·      Beth Kallestad, Program Coordinator for the City of Northfield 

·      Kevin Bright, Sustainability Director for Destination Medical Center and the City of Rochester  

Small Group Discussions on: 

·       How to achieve culture change and/or educate about sustainability (David Wanberg)

·       The role of equity in sustainability and resiliency planning (Keving Bright)

·       The importance of a green team or environmental commission in planning (CERTs staff)

·       Why and how to develop a climate action plan (Melissa Baartman)

·       Which is better a short or long-term climate action plan (Beth Kallestad)

·       How has GSC helped with sustainability planning and how could it be more helpful (Kristin Mroz)


View the PowerPoints and additional materials:
Faribault


View the webinar recording: 
Not yet available 

 
City officials can register for upcoming GreenStep Cities technical workshops here. Your city does not need to be a member of the GreenStep Cities program to attend.

 Visit the GreenStep Cities program website at www.mngreenstep.org.