• Land Use  |  Guiding Land Use at the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
• Session Chairperson(s):
  • David Dinkins – County Extension Director, St. Johns County, FL.
  • Pierce Jones, PhD – Director, Program for Resource Efficient Communities, University of Florida.
• Session Panelists:
  • Catherine Hanson – Commissioner, Lake County, FL.
  • Jon Thaxton – Commissioner, Sarasota County, FL.
  • Karen Stern – Commissioner, St. Johns County, FL.
• Session Details:
  • Florida has led the nation in new home construction in 12 of the last 14 years.  A direct consequence of this growth is a steadily increasing demand for energy and water, as is the rapid transformation of Florida’s natural environment.  Most of Florida’s larger new residential developments are master planned communities that start with basic land use planning activities and end with homes being constructed on finished lots.  Join Commissioners from three rapidly growing counties in a discussion of tools (certifications, incentives and ordinances) needed to guide Florida’s growth toward a more livable future.
• Transportation  |  Reducing the Environmental Impacts of Transportation: Supply Side Innovations & Demand Side Management
• Session Speakers
  • Bill Young - Space Coast Clean Cities Coordinator, Florida Solar Energy Center/University of Central Florida
  • Raj Mohabeer, ASLA, AICP - Associate Landscape Architect and Transportation Planner, Glatting Jackson
  • Ilir Bejleri, PhD - Assistant Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Florida
• Session Details:
  • Rising fuel costs and the environmental impacts of burning petroleum are pushing many built environmental stakeholders to pursue alternative ways to get from point A to point B.  Supply side innovations are helping the United States to reduce its dependence on petroleum as an automotive fuel source.  Demand side management through multi-modal design and fuel efficient policies and programs are reducing the amount of fuel used in our transportation infrastructure.  Join us as Bill and Raj talk about the new direction Florida is taking to reduce the environmental impacts of our transportation network.
  • ETDM: In response to the "Environmental Streamlining" (Ilir Bejleri)
    Legislation passed by the Congress as part of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, Florida has undertaken efforts to implement a more efficient transportation planning and environmental review process. These efforts have led to the development of Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) process, which redefines how the State of Florida will accomplish planning and project development. A rather unique aspect of the Florida's streamlining approach is the integration of information technology as a vital foundation for the process. This presentation describes and evaluates the development of Florida's ETDM process, focusing on the information technology component. This component is developed as an interactive Internet-accessible Geographic Information Systems database. It integrates resource and project data from multiple sources into one standard format, provides quick and standardized analysis of the effects of the proposed projects on the human and natural environment, and supports effective communication of results among all stakeholders, including the public. The use of technology is expected to reduce the cost of agency participation in the process and produce better and timely transportation decisions that reflect the proper balance between land use, mobility and environment.
• Ecology/Environment  |  Environmental Principles for Residential Construction: Barriers & Bridges to On-the-Ground Application
• Session Speakers:
• Michael Dukes, PhD, P.E. – Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida.
• Jay Exum, PhD – Director of Environmental Services, Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rhinehart, Inc..
• Greg Golgowski, AICP – Conservation Director, Harmony FL.
• Mark Hostetler, PhD – Associate Professor, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida.
• Session Details:
  • Creating healthy, resource-efficient communities involves dynamic interactions among policymakers, design/build professionals, and homeowners.  In this session, we will discuss real world application of ecological and environmental principles and practices in residential communities.  Four panelists will give brief presentations followed by a group discussion.  Topics covered include:
    • Functioning Resource-efficient Communities: Creating a functioning, resource-efficient community is directly related to buy-in and understanding by design/build professionals and homeowners.  I will highlight research and educational strategies that help promote participation during the construction process and long-term management by homeowners. (Mark Hostetler, Associate Professor, Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation, University of Florida).
    • Adventures with Native Plants and Pets:  Using Florida native plants in residential landscapes and housing companion pets provide important additions for a community, but it can also bring some challenges. Experiences at the new community of Harmony in Osceola County will be discussed (Greg Golgowski, Conservation Manager, Town of Harmony, FL).
    • Reducing Residential Irrigation: Soil moisture and evapotranspiration control technology will be described and research results showing reduction in irrigation water application will be highlighted (Michael Dukes, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, University of Florida).
    • Natural Lands Conservation in Developments: Protecting substantial tracts of natural lands that include a mosaic of uplands and functional wetlands can be difficult, even if the developer makes a commitment for their conservation. Challenges include long-term management, construction impacts, inexact hydrological models, and changes in personnel. I will provide some examples of these sorts of calamities and present some strategies for resolution. (Jay H. Exum, Director of Environmental Services, Glatting Jackson, Orlando, Florida)
• Housing  |  Prefabricated Modular Residential Construction
• Session Sponsor:
  • Preservation Institute: Carribean  |   http://pic.dcp.ufl.edu/html/concept.htm
• Session Chairperson(s):
• Eric Martin – Research Engineer, Florida Solar Energy Center.
• Session Speakers:
• Rob Luntz, AIA – Founding Partner, Resolution: 4 Architecture (1st Place Dwell Design Invitational).
• Edward Lehmann – Purchasing Manager, Florida Division, Palm Harbor Homes.
• Dan Walesky – Director of Research & Development, Royal Concrete Concepts, Inc.
• Session Details:
  • Systems built and modular building practices are becoming more common around the country.  They have always been touted for their cost and labor savings.  But now, many modular manufacturers are pushing the "green" envelope as well.  From affordable housing to prefabricated modern style, modular construction is poised to make a run at the housing market.  Join us as Rob showcases the Dwell Home (Resolution: 4 Architecture's Award Winning Design in Pittsboro, North Carolina) and Edward, Dan, and Jeff discuss the steps their companies are taking to bring green modular housing to Florida.

• Land Use  |  Alachua County Case Study: Rural Agricultural Cluster Rule with Conservation Density Bonuses
• Alachua County’s recently adopted Innovative Rural-Ag Cluster rule as demonstrated in the RiverCreek Preserve Conservation Community, a 439-acre River-front community featuring 99 lots for Certified FGBC Green Homes  
  • 5 minutes: Pattie Glenn, chair – (Seminar welcome, topic overview and Panel Speaker introduction)
  • 15 minutes: Steve Lachnicht -  synopsis of Alachua County’s Rural-Ag cluster rule, and its conservation density bonuses
  • 20 minutes: Pattie Glenn, RiverCreek Preserve Developer and Green$mart® Pres/CEO - 
    • Demonstrating how this conservation-oriented community fits the FGBC Green Land Development Standard
    • Outline of Green Marketing and Sales Objectives
  • 15 minutes: Brad Klosterman, Causseaux & Ellington, Inc. – RiverCreek Preserve Land Planner & Engineering consultant, demonstrating the conservation density calculations and how this sustainable design
  • 15 minutes: Greg Mayfield, Southern Water Solution’s – Orenco/Advantex® effluent wastewater system engineer
  • 20 minutes: Interactive Panel Question & Answer
• Transportation  |  Destination Emerald City: Follow the Green Brick Road
• Session Speakers:
  • Mike Abbaté, ASLA, CLARB, LEED™ - Principal, GreenWorks, PC
  • Steve Fancher, PE - Civil Engineer, City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services
• Session Details:
  • Low Impact Development (LID) has emerged nationally as an innovative and aesthetically pleasing strategy to manage stormwater pollution and protect on-site hydrological features. Florida's abundant wetland ecosystems and precious water resources make LID an attractive option for many development sites. Join Mike and Steve as they share case studies and lessons learned in their work on the City of Portland's Green Streets program.  Come and see how LID integrates landscape architecture and stormwater engineering with local soil and hydrologic conditions to maintain both a sense of place in urban communities and minimize the impact development has on water quality.
• Ecology/Environment  |  Green Building Models: Community Covenants for Florida Friendly Landscapes
• Session Speakers:
  • Tom Ankersen – Director, University of Florida Conservation Clinic in the Center for Governmental Responsibility at the Levin College of Law.
  • Gina Fraga - Law Student, University of Florida Levin College of Law
  • Srujani Pagidipati - Law Student, University of Florida Levin College of Law
  • Marisa Romero -  Master of Science Student, University of Florida School of Natural Resources & Environment.
  • Holly Johnson Shiralipour – Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Building & Developer Statewide Coordinator.
• Details:
  • Green building principles have been translated into comprehensive plan language, local ordinances and land development regulations, most of them designed to incentivize green development practices.  This session will review some of the innovative approaches taken throughout the country then focus on community association level approaches.  The University of Florida Conservation Clinic at the Levin College of Law and the IFAS Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program will present a draft model set of Codes, Covenants and Restrictions designed to transfer responsibility for the maintenance of Florida Friendly Landscapes to neighborhood and community associations.  The session is designed to receive feedback on the draft to be incorporated into a final document.
• Housing  |  Green in the Real World: Applied Green Building Practices
• Session Chairperson(s):
  • Pierce Jones, PhD – Director, Program for Resource Efficient Communities, University of Florida.
  • Rob Vieira – Director of Buildings Research, Florida Solar Energy Center.
• Session Speakers:
  • Juddy Carter – Owner, Carter Construction Company.
  • Tim Flanagan – President, Flanagan Companies, Inc.
  • Paul Tutwiler – Northwest Jacksonville Community Development Corporation.
  • Barbara Moore – President, Beazer Homes Jacksonville Division.
• Session Details:
  • In 2005 more than 200,000 single-family residential building permits were issued in Florida.  Few of those homes complied with a green certification program.  Nevertheless, a growing number of builders around the state are adopting green building practices in response to various incentive programs and because green building fits their business model.  In this session four builders will discuss their experiences working with the FGBC Green Home Designation Standard, Energy Star and the Environments for Living programs.

Thursday, May 04, 2006

• Join us in one of four break-out sessions where we discuss the role of certification systems (FGBC, USGBC, Audubon International, Energy Star®, etc.), governmental regulations and incentives, and the actions needed to increase the use and effectiveness of the best practices recommended by each of these areas of certification.