In early 2012, The City of Austin was awarded $3 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Sustainable Communities Community Challenge Grant to assist with development of 208 acres of publicly-owned land in the Colony Park neighborhood of East Austin. This federal grant initiative is designed to support planning for a model pilot sustainable and livable mixed-use, mixed-income community that incorporates best practice strategies for energy-efficient building design, water conservation and zero waste technology. Join SMPS for a panel presentation by City officials to discuss the grant initiative and a future RFQ solicitation (expected Fall 2012) for an interdisciplinary Sustainable Design Team to work closely the City and the Austin Housing Finance Corporation in development of the mixed-use neighborhood Master Plan. The Master Plan is expected to address rezoning, engineering for subdivision and site planning, infrastructure construction plans and architectural design for a mix of new, sustainable residential and commercial development.
Presenters:
Betsy Spencer, Director
Kelly Nichols, Policy and Planning Manager
City of Austin Neighborhood Planning and Community Development Office
Michael Personett, Assistant Director
City of Austin Watershed Protection Department
Seating is limited, so register early.
THE DISCOUNTED PRICE ENDS AFTER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8TH!!
When: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: University of Texas Club - President's Room
2108 E. Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, TX 78712
Attire: Business Attire
Event Registration Fees:
Member $35.00 for a limited time ($45.00 original price)
Non-Member $45.00 for a limited time ($55.00 original price)
RSVP Monday, August 13, 2012
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