Smart Growth, Conservation Planning And Open Space

Benefits

Conservation subdivisions offer unique growth management opportunities for both elected officials and developers. Participants will learn how conservation lands can be identified, preserved and serve as the building blocks for new communities. Learn how a few critical changes to subdivision and zoning codes can produce compact developments interwoven with greenway lands. View case studies and learn six design principles that produce better neighborhoods.

Learning Objectives:

• You will be able to identify and conserve highest priority landscapes.
• You will be able to review the importance of involving the public in preserving special landscapes.
• You will be able to discuss how subdivision regulations can produce better neighborhoods.
• You will be able to define management plans for natural areas.