March 2010
Webinar - Creating Livable Communities: A Primer on the Federal New Starts/Small Starts Transit Program
March 10, 3 - 4pm EST
The $2 billion Federal Transit Administration New Starts and Small Starts programs provide critical funding to support new transit investment in communities including street cars, buses, and light rail. This webinar provides an introduction to this important federal transit program, and will feature FTA Deputy Administrator Therese McMillan and local transportation advocate Jim Erkel, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy
April 2010
Webinar - Climate Change in the Courts: A Look at How Litigation is Shaping Policy and Business Risks
April 27, 2010, 2:00pm - 6:00pm (EDT)
As Federal policymakers debate the merits of prospective climate change and energy legislation, an emerging series of battles is taking place in state and Federal courts. On April 27, the Association of Climate Change Officers and BNA invite you to a discussion featuring leading climate change environmental law scholars who will discuss the nature and status of pending cases, recent rulings, challenges faced by litigants, and consequences if litigation is successful.
May 2010
Webinar - Technologies to Increase Government Transparency
May 4, 2010, 1:30 - 2:30 PM (ET)
Transparency promotes accountability and provides information for citizens about what is happening inside their local government. A major initiative of the federal government, the push to promote transparency in city government is gathering steam.
This webinar by the National League of Cities and Public Technology Institute will examine the technology tools and practices city governments are using to provide real-time information to citizens.
June 2010
Climate Change and Alternative Energy Under NEPA and its State Counterparts (ACCO)
June 10, 2010, 12 - 1:30pm (ET)
As Federal and state government agencies explore various approaches to regulating climate change and energy, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its state counterparts are increasingly playing a key role in the debate. On June 10, the Association of Climate Change Officers and BNA invite you to a discussion featuring leading NEPA practitioners who will discuss recent NEPA and state counterpart activity related to climate change and alternative energy.
How Resource-Limited Localities Can Write Winning Grant Proposals (ICLEI)
June 16, 2010, 2 - 3pm (ET)
Small- to medium-size local governments often find it challenging to compete when faced with limited awards and other governments with substantial staff resources dedicated to writing proposals. However, many smaller local governments still remain competitive with basic grant writing skills. Please join ICLEI as we leverage the power of our member network to create this peer-to-peer learning opportunity for any municipal staff person interested in developing their grant writing capacity.
August 2010
Webinar - Southeast All-Mayors Webinar (Energy Efficient Codes Coalition)
August 3, 2010, 10:00 AM ET
Who Should Participate?
Local government leaders and staff interested in learning how they can affect the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ? the ?energy code? ? that governs how energy efficient homes and buildings are in their community.
What You?ll Learn
? Overview of building codes and their importance
? The role of local governments in shaping the IECC
? Info on participating in the 2010 Final Action Hearings in Charlotte, NC
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