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..M1 ,,....-tµ'.l,..F.n.:1e'nw-.«.:I.....gggH L. L'.. <br /> '1 a . .,- A 'r- l' natikaiiiiiMMERBEK <br /> Ai <br /> MI AI! +,FAY`.=° ';S i' ;.i - "C- <br /> • ams ■a 3 -f r �• f. � ... -c y�.: <br /> gr a r,?. <br /> did '�.. �' .„'jkT '. ':. • r. '�'dr ..:ti,'"Ab'"�l W'#iti.":;;;1{41S <br /> BUILDING AND SUSTAINING COMMUNITY CHARACTER <br /> Wednesday, September 20, 2000 <br /> 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. (check-in) <br /> 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (workshop) <br /> This workshop focuses on what makes up community character and practical ways to enhance it. This is <br /> advanced planning which gets to the heart and fabric of the community and provides a framework for <br /> you to create outstanding places to live, to play and to work. In this workshop you will learn how to: <br /> ❖ Identify and define the important characteristics of your community <br /> ❖ Turn natural assets into community treasures <br /> ❖ Use neighborhoods, business districts, streets, parks and even highways as character building <br /> elements <br /> ❖ Use knowledge of planning trends to build a sense of place and a sense of community <br /> ❖ Help your citizens discover how they can enhance their community's vitality <br /> ❖ Think big but move ahead with realistic steps <br /> Includes "nuts and bolts" presentations on such topics as cultural resources, the lifestyle impact of chang- <br /> ing demographics and specific zoning tools, plus small group sessions designed to help you apply what <br /> you've learned to hypothetical (and your own!) situations. Join us for a workshop designed to be a <br /> thought-provoking, useful and fun learning experience! <br /> ESPECIALLY FOR . . . . <br /> ❖ Planning commission members in cities, counties, townships <br /> ❖ Elected officials in cities, counties, townships <br /> ❖ Members of other local advisory commissions <br /> • Planning staff <br /> ❖ Those from Housing and Redevelopment Authorities and Economic Development Authorities <br /> Core Faculty <br /> Mark Grimes, Planning and Development <br /> Director, City of Golden Valley <br /> Gunnar Isberg, Gunnar Isberg & Associates, <br /> Planning Consultant; former Councilmember, <br /> Planning Commission Member and " <br /> Planning Director Be a spark , - <br /> Dick Krier, Planning and Zoning Administrator, in your <br /> City of Minnetonka Beach <br /> • Carol Spearman, Senior Program Manager, community to ignite <br /> Blandin Foundation, Grand Rapids <br /> leadership! <br />