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May 14-15, 2009
Washington, DC


Now is the time to harness the momentum of a new Congress and a new administration. It is critical that Members of Congress understand the implications of policy choices on the ability of our cities to sustain their economies and promote more sustainable development.

The Alliance for Community Trees, working with various partners including the Sustainable Urban Forest Coalition, is organizing the first annual Green Infrastructure Summit and Urban Trees Forum.

Cost: Free

Deadline to Register: May 8, 2009

 
   
 


AGENDA
We have an impressive lineup of speakers including:
* Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-3rd)
* Anne Canby, Surface Transportation Policy Partnership
* Kevin Gillen, UPenn Wharton School of Business
* Zack Hill, Alliant Energy (invited)
* Deborah Cohen, RAND Corporation


Transportation & Water
Jim Catella, Rep. Michael Castle's Office
Lilly Shoup, Transportation for America
Nancy Arazan, US Environmental Protection Agency

Healthy Communities
Ashley Futrell, National Recreation and Parks Association
Dennis Greenhouse, CCDO, US Department of Justice
Tyler Frisbee, Rep. Earl Blumenauer's Office

Energy & Climate
Sam Stefanki, Rep. Doris O. Matsui's Office
Neelam Patel, US Environmental Protection Agency
Jeffrey Williams, Entergy (invited)

Revitalization & Green Jobs
Alec Garnett, Rep. Ed Perlmutter's Office
Corey Connors, American Nursery and Landscape Assoc.
Lindsay Campbell, USFS Northern Research Station (invited)

 
     
 
   
 
 

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