[S-C] Fwd: Urban Ecology Workshop 10/26/02

[Kevin Shrieve]

Urban Ecology Workshop:
Evaluating Development Proposals in Your Backyard

Saturday, October 26, 2002
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
San Jos=E9 State University (Old Cafeteria Building)
$20 per person

Register online at http://www.urbanecology.org

Whether you are an environmentalist, neighborhood activist, urban=20
planner or concerned citizen, land use conflicts may arise in your=20
community. When developers and their opponents both claim to have the=20
solution to smart growth, how do you know what to believe?  Learn how=20
to look beyond the rhetoric and identify projects that are good for=20
your community.

In this interactive half-day workshop, you will

Learn to use a project evaluation checklist
Apply evaluation criteria to actual development proposals
Hear a real estate developer's perspective
Hear from an experienced neighborhood leader
=46ind out how the City of San Jos=E9's permitting process works




Urban Ecology is founded on the belief that vibrant,=20
successful cities are not only possible but essential to the health=20
of society and our planet.  We plan and design cities that sustain=20
the people, natural resources, and economy necessary for everyone to=20
thrive. Through educational programs, community planning, and=20
advocacy, Urban Ecology assists diverse constituencies engaged in=20
changing their land use and building patterns.


Cosponsors:

San Jos=E9 State University: Urban and Regional Planning Department and=20
Urban Planning Coalition

City of San Jose Strong Neighborhoods Initiative

Downtown Neighborhood Leadership Forum

University Neighborhoods Coalition

Tamien Neighborhood Association