May 15 - Hosted by APARebooting the ‘Burbs – Sustainable Suburban Communities of the FuturePresenters: Megan Norris, Riverview Capital Investments; Mike Webb, City of Davis; Meea Kang, Domus Development; Ben White, UC Davis; Dan Zach, City of Fresno

New Urbanism within the suburban fabric is evolving and taking shape more and more in the form of planned communities. The incorporation of town centers, gridded streets, mixed-use, and higher density housing are becoming the predominant land use plan components that o�er neighborhoods an improved combination of gathering places, walkable amenities, a corner store, urban gardens, multi-functional design, and energy-e�cient homes than previous generations of suburban development. This session will examine the changing face of traditional suburban and new urban communities and illustrate innovative strategies for rebooting suburban development. Come explore how sustainability and technology are changing the future of the ‘burbs.

This year’s Speaker Series o�ers re�ections, examinations, and predictions where we challenge you to travel back in time. The original Back to the Future movie was released in 1985, and back then, the year 2015 was the future! What in the realm of planning was contemplated back in the 1980’s that, 30 years later, is now a reality? What is being planned for us now that we can predict will come to life in 30 years? The Series encourages participants to travel back in time and re�ect on speci�c projects, ideas, issues, and opportunities, where we o�er lessons learned [or ignored] from those experiences and examine the present conditions [or consequences] of past actions. The Series will also o�er participants a chance to dream about the future; that is, if time travel were possible, what would we see is coming our way?

All sessions will be held from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Join us for co�ee & networking from 8:00-8:30 a.m.West Sacramento Community Center, 1075 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento

Free, Unrestricted Parking at 1271 West Capitol Avenue (behind Walgreens)

June 26 - Hosted by AEP Water Planning for the Future – the Role of Recycled WaterPresenters: Jennifer West, California WateReuse Association and Invited representative from Regional Sanitation

Recycled water has been used in the United States for nearly 100 years – Golden Gate Park in San Francisco was irrigated with wastewater treatment e�uent as early as 1912. With pressures from population growth, increasingly complex federal, state, and local environmental regulations, climate change and drought, and challenges related to aging infrastructure, more communities are investigating the ways in which water reuse can help meet growing demands for water supplies. This program will highlight current legislative e�orts in California regarding recycled water and explore two case studies of recycled water use – one in an urban environment and one that provides recycled water for agricultural operations.

July 31- Hosted by SACOGCivicSpark: Tackling Climate Change with AmeriCorps in Sacramento Presenters: Raef Porter, SACOG; Melanie Chu and Laura Moser, CivicSpark; Jenny Woods, Local Government Commission

Throughout California, local governments lack the capacity to advance climate change initiatives. At the same time, many recent graduates are looking to get hands-on experience with climate action projects. Join us to learn how a new statewide AmeriCorps program - CivicSpark - is bringing these parties together in the Sacramento region to accelerate climate action while training the next generation of climate profession-als. You will hear from SACOG about a regional climate change vulnerability assessment; from current CivicSpark members about why they chose this route to advance their career; and from Program Sta� about what is planned for the coming year, and how to get involved.

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American Planning AssociationCalifornia Chapter Sacramento Valley SectionMaking Great Communities Happen

Pricing:APA, AEP, AIA, ASLA, Caltrans, CDPH, ECOS, HCD, ULI, WALKSacramento, OPR, SACOG, Sacramento Tree Foundation & UC Davis Members: $20.00/sessionNon-Member: .................................................................................................. $30.00/session

If you register for all six sessions you will receive the following discount:If you register for all six sessions, you will receive the following discount:APA, AEP, AIA, ASLA, Caltrans, CDPH, ECOS, HCD, ULI, WALKSacramento, OPR, SACOG, Sacramento Tree Foundation & UC Davis Members: $95.00 totalAPA Members that are Young Planners (under 35): .......................... $80.00 totalNon-Member: .................................................................................................. $150.00 total

Professional Development Package ........................................$250Includes three complete program passes to the 2015 Speaker Series.

This package can’t be purchased online. Please contact Elaine Sledge at(916) 234-9329 or Elaine@business-svcs.com to pay via check or credit card.

2 AICP CM Credits per session pending.

For more information please contact Professional Events at (916) 374-0797 or proevents@wavecable.com

Register now atwww.svsapa.org/speaker-series/2015-speaker-series.html

September 25 - Hosted by ULIULI Building Healthy Places Initiative & Healthy CommunitiesPresenters (Invited): Trish Kelley, Valley Vision; Bonnie Chiu, The New Home Company; Dena Kirtley, City of West Sacramento; Amber Stott, Food Literacy CenterModerator (Invited): Adrian B. Engel, Echelon Transportation Group

Built places, how they are designed, programmed and used, can have signi�cant positive or negative e�ects on individuals and community health by either promoting or impeding physical activity, access to healthy food and drinking water, environmental health, and social well-being. The ULI Building Healthy Places Toolkit outlines 21 practical, evidence-based recommendations that the development community can use to promote health at the building or project scale. This session will highlight one of these recommendations, Healthy Food Access. ULI will hold a panel presentation showcasing innovative examples that developers, agencies and community groups are doing to facilitate access to healthy food.

October 23 - Hosted by CaltransRoads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads!Presenters: Katie Benouar, Caltrans; Ed Cox, City of Sacramento; Raef Porter, SACOG; Melissa Dumond, California High Speed Rail Authority; Caroline Rodier, National Center for Sustainable Transportation at UC Davis

Well, maybe our future still need roads, but we are de�nitely going to be using them di�erently! While the automobile was once the predominant mode of transportation, we are now moving towards more multi-modal, sustainable, and tech savvy ways to get around. The future of transportation is being re-invented with complete streets, electric vehicles, high speed rail, and autonomous vehicles. Join us to learn about what planners are doing to prepare for and implement the future modes of transportation.

August 28 - Hosted by HCD & OPRLooking Back for a More Equitable FuturePresenters: Representatives from Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability; Public Advocates and Policy Link (Invited)

Looking back for a more equitable future ensuring equity and avoiding the unintended consequences of promoting progressive policies needed to combat climate change and direct sustainable growth, such as in�ll and transit oriented development can create both challenges and opportunities. As we grow, what tools, resources, mechanisms, and methods are available and useful to promote consideration of all populations in planning and implementation, combat displacement, and to counteract the e�ects of gentri�cation on lower income households?

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