SUST-703May 7, 2010 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Course ID: SUST-703
Portland Airport Ramada Inn
6221 Northeast 82nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97220

This course has been postponed until fall quarter in Seattle.
For more information please contact iclausen@nwetc.com

Instructor: Joshua Proudfoot, Principal, Good Company; and guest speakers

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Description: This course focuses on the fundamental elements of designing projects that benefit the local community and environment throughout the life cycle of the facility. Infrastructure shapes the way people live and behave, while also guiding local ecosystems in operation and evolution. This influence follows every design through its construction, use, maintenance, and deconstruction, and extends beyond the core utilities associated with transportation, water and energy projects.

This course will take a NON-REGULATORY approach to designing and creating a higher quality product. Participants will learn how to identify areas within and around the project footprint for economic, cultural, and environmental concerns or opportunities. Furthermore, this information will be applied to creating a realistic game plan that enhances project outcomes by appropriately addressing these problems and possibilities.

Course Outline:
First half of the day:
• Introduce and define the concepts of context sensitivity and sustainability and the ways in which they are correlated
• Introduce an easy-to-use site and project evaluation tool with practical applications
• Include an individual and group activity on project evaluations from the perspective community and local ecosystem, followed by peer review and group discussion		 Second half of the day:
• Interest groups' perspectives and partnering interests
• Project plan generation including strategic public involvement, environmental and cultural enhancements, and local and regional economic development
• Review of a sample plan
• Individual and group activities about outlining your plan
• Alternatives analysis: life cycle of facility and materials
• Individual and group activity on studying a particular material or aesthetic feature of your project, followed by peer review and group discussion

Intended audience: Major project managers, infrastructure delivery program managers, and environmental managers working for public agencies or the private sector.

What to Bring: An aerial photograph of your project footprint from Google maps, and an aerial photograph of your project area within half a mile radius. Pen or pencil, coffee mug, and a water bottle (to reduce waste). Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the prevailing weather. Drinks and snacks will be provided each day. Lunch on your own.

This workshop will include guest speakers from key interest groups.

Continuing Education Units: 0.7 CEU's

Registration: $250/*$195
(*reduced tuition is available to employees of Native American tribes, government agencies, and nonprofits; students; and NAEP, NWAEP, and NEBC members). You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976. Register Online!

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice.

Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, please contact us at info@nwetc.org or (206) 762-1976 at least 30 days prior to the event.

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Northwest Environmental Training Center
A 501(c)(3) non-profit program of EOS Alliance
650 S. Orcas Street, Suite 220, Seattle, Washington 98108
Phone: (206)762-1976, Fax: (206)762-1979
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