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Fifteen Years of Iowa’s Living Roadways: Enhancements at Work

Thursday, October 20, 2011
9:00 a.m. – Welcome Session
Fifteen years and counting... See what Iowa’s Living Roadways has done for our communities.

9:30 a.m. – Panel Discussion on the Benefits of Enhancements
How can planting a tree reduce your electric bill? How do trails stimulate the local economy while improving residents’ quality of life? How can streetscape enhancements make your town safer? Our expert panel will tackle these questions and more.

10:45 a.m. – Roundtable discussions
Get project implementation tips in informal discussions with those who have “walked the walk,” then tour the Community Visioning displays and discover what strategies apply to your concept plans.

12:00 p.m. – Luncheon
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood (invited)
Iowa Department of Transportation Director Paul Trombino (invited)
Our keynote speaker(s) will offer their perspectives on the benefits of transportation enhancements.

2:00 p.m. – Panel Discussion: Enhancements on the Ground– Making your visions a reality
Learn the nuts and bolts of getting your community’s projects on the ground from volunteers, landscape architects,
transportation experts and others.

3:00 p.m. – Adjourn

What

Fifteen Years of Iowa’s Living Roadways: Enhancements at Work

When

Thursday, Oct 20 2011, 9:00am to 3:00pm
 

Where

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
2100 Green Hills Drive
Ames, IA 50014
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Category

Community Visioning,Educational,Iowa's Living Roadways Projects,Living Roadway Trust Fund Community Assistance,Stewards of the Beautiful Land,Trails Visioning,Trees Forever

Contact Information

Ashley Dye
adye@treesforever.org
319-373-0650 x 25

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