Come explore the new world of Stormwater Management: Adapting to Low-Impact Development a vision2action sustainability symposium [cid:image001.png@01CFBD5C.193ECA20]11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Thursday March 5, 2015 University of Washington Tacoma Phillip Hall - 1918 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma Click Here to Register<http://www.ecobuilding.org/olympia/vision2action-series/register-for-low-impact-development-symposium-1> In the rainy Pacific Northwest, stormwater regulations tie the financial health of many construction projects to the ecological health of streams, lakes and Puget Sound. In 2016, new State Department of Ecology rules will be adopted by local jurisdictions, directing developers, builders and public works engineers to use low-impact development (LID) practices on most projects to treat and control stormwater runoff on-site. What will be the cost and effectiveness of rain gardens, bioretention, permeable pavement and green roofs? Will LID designs replace traditional stormwater detention requirements? Come join the conversation as we explore the challenges and business opportunities presented by the evolution of development standards toward sustainability. Please Register Now<http://www.ecobuilding.org/olympia/vision2action-series/register-for-low-impact-development-symposium-1> using our short online form and secure payment gateway, Brown Paper Tickets. [cid:image003.jpg@01D04C64.B7762C00]Adapting to Low-Impact Development: The New World of Stormwater Management With Art Castle, Executive Vice President Building Industry Association of Washington Mr. Castle is a 26-year veteran Master Builder leading the industry with market-based sustainability programs such as BuiltGreen® and the earliest voluntary low-impact development standards. Now with new stormwater mandates on the horizon, Art will share his perspective on how regulators can simultaneously protect water quality and profitable opportunities for development. An Overview of coming new State and local jurisdictions' Low-Impact Development requirements, from Derek Day, Washington Department of Ecology Merita Trohimovich, PE, City of Tacoma Surface Water Dawn Anderson, Pierce County LID Coordinator Then a Panel of Local Experts Gomer Roseman, Habitat for Humanity Bob Connolly, Skillings Connolly Curtis Hinman, Herrera Environmental Sean Comfort, AHBL Tom Kantz, Pierce County Watersheds Unit, Puyallup River Watershed Council The presentations will set the stage for lively, generative "world café" breakout sessions to explore the business case for low-impact development. Visit our website<http://www.ecobuilding.org/olympia/vision2action-series/adapting-to-low-impact-development-tacoma> to learn more about the speakers. Cost: $25/person in advance, or $30 at the door. Volunteer work-trade and cost-offset<mailto:education@ecobuilding.org?subject=Please%20Tell%20me%20about%20Volunteer%20Work-Trade%20or%20Cost%20Offset%20for%20V2A%20Registration%20Fee...> available, no one turned away. Program begins promptly at 11 am, please come early to register. A healthy lunch will be served. Bonus Event! Free Tacoma Green Infrastructure Challenge Awards Reception with Light Dinner Fare, 4:00 - 7:30 pm. Visit their Website.<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?objectId=68259> Click Here to Register for one or both events<http://www.ecobuilding.org/olympia/vision2action-series/register-for-low-impact-development-symposium-1> For more information, please visit www.Vision2Action.us<http://www.Vision2Action.us> or call 360.789.9669 Who Should Come: Leaders and Learners from Business, Government and Non-Profits including: · Owners, Developers and Builders of residential and commercial buildings and water infrastructure · Local and State Agency Directors, Officials and Staff, Elected Officials · Water Quality, Planning & Economic Development Staff · Engineers, Architects, Specifiers and Consultants · Manufacturers and Suppliers of LID technology, product & material · Public, private & nonprofit practitioners and innovators in conservation, restoration & water quality · Academic Researchers, Faculty and Students, Interns and Volunteers · Economic Development and Environmental Advocates, Youth · Interested and Concerned Citizens - all are welcome Why should I go? Because you will: · Connect to a local network of forward-thinking partners across multiple sectors · Join a curated ongoing discussion and resource sharing platform after the symposium · Get a leg up on the competition before the changes take place. Click Here to Register Now<http://www.ecobuilding.org/olympia/vision2action-series/register-for-low-impact-development-symposium> Please help us thank these co-sponsoring organizations, especially the City of Tacoma "Make a Splash" Stormwater Grant. Without their support this proactive civic dialogue would not be possible: [cid:image007.jpg@01D02BFE.97730710] The Vision2Action Series is Powered By: [cid:image006.jpg@01D0349D.294C9920]<http://www.commonagenda.net/> Visit<http://www.commonagenda.net/updates-vision2action.html> Vision2Action Shared Resource Library and News Archive on Common Agenda, to learn more<http://www.commonagenda.net/updates-vision2action.html>. See you on March 5th! 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