Workshop
Implementing Sustainable Development In Your Community
A Workshop for Local Public Officials
January 21 - 22, 2009
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
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Sustainable development policies and practices are becoming a high priority for local governments. Conserving energy, reducing carbon emissions, protecting natural resources, and balancing economic and social opportunities, while meeting constituents’ needs, require vision, leadership, and collaboration. This new two-day workshop will provide valuable tools and strategies for local public officials eager to learn how they can leverage more sustainable development practices in their communities.
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Mission Statement
Just as ULI adopted its mission statement 65 years ago, ULI's Charlotte District Council has endeavored to craft one of its own. Our mission statement embraces the same core values of our parent organization, yet reflects the unique qualities of our local membership:
"Completing the ULI experience at a local level, through continuing education, research and the exchange of ideas and experiences, to promote responsible leadership in the use of land for the betterment of our community."
This statement will be featured in all facets of our communications program targeted at members and strategic partners throughout the region. As members, we must uphold the commitment contained within its language.
ULI Charlotte Young Leaders Group (YLG)
ULI Charlotte Young Leaders Group (YLG)
For more information about the ULI Charlotte YLG, please contact Stuart Proffitt, YLG Assistant Chair, at 704-716-3900 or sproffitt@pappasproperties.com. Feel free to also contact Michael F. Foess, YLG Membership Vice Chair, at 704-464-3147 or mfoess@thesussexgrp.com.
Neighboring District Councils
Triangle District Council
Founded in 2004, ULI Triangle serves eastern North Carolina including the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The Council schedules educational opportunities throughout the year focusing on North Carolina and national issues. Favorite events include the annual trend and forecast conference and Roundtable Sessions offering insights on key projects ULI Triangle also has an active Young Leaders group that meets regularly. The Triangle District Council is proud to include leading area developers, community leaders, investors, property owners, architects, lawyers, lenders, elected officials, planners, contractors, engineers and academics in its membership.
For more information, visit the ULI Triangle website at http://triangle.uli.org.
South Carolina District Council
In local communities, ULI District Councils bring together a variety of stakeholders to find solutions and build consensus around land use and development challenges. For those topics that are relevant to all involved in the future of our state’s communities, ULI South Carolina will use available resources to strengthen decision making and idea generation at a statewide level. ULI South Carolina will focus on: Leadership development, Weaving together a statewide vision and capacity for responsible land use that recognizes the uniqueness of each region, the South Carolina Growth Initiative, and the benefit and role of the ULI Senior Fellows.
For more information, visit the ULI South Carolina website at http://southcarolina.uli.org.