Events
Using Environmental Management Systems (EMS) as a framework
Carolynn Leaman’s, NEDC, presentation will outline Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and how cities can use them as a toolkit to frame or certify their green objectives/initiatives. Governments have become more interested in ways to combine economic growth with good environmental stewardship. As a result, harnessing ingenuity by the skillful design of environmental policies is a current challenge that they face. Working together, wise government and inventive industry could be a formidable alliance for a healthier world. EMS is helpful for companies in examining how their operations impact the environment and would require companies to state what they do, do what they state, and then evaluate their system. Carolynn will also discuss eco-municipality/conservation communities, eco-industrial parks, and the key elements for successfully accomplishing eco-agenda for local authorities or municipalities/cities. Carolynn is a sustainability consultant and strategic planner with professional credentials (NEDC) in economic development. She spent four years with Milwaukee Economic Development Corp/DCD as the Officer of Industrial Land Development and Strategic Planning and was co-author of Milwaukee Mayor Barrett’s 2005 Green Team Report, specifically on ‘green collar jobs.’ Carolynn holds a B.S. Summa Cum Laude in Landscape Architecture from Purdue University; a Masters of Urban Design from Graduate School of Design, Harvard University; and a degree from London School of Economics in ‘International Business and the Environment.’ She also teaches at the university level and has twenty years of sustainable land development work. Carolynn was the winner of The Business Journal’s inaugural Best Green Business Awards program in June 2009 to honor the top firms of environmental sustainability in Southeast Wisconsin. Details: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:00PM – 1:20 PM UWM Room AUP 345 Free pizza will be provided, courtesy of the Department of Urban Planning. This lecture is registered for 1.0 CM Credits for AICP members. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone whom you know that might be interested. For more information, please see the SARUP website: http://www.uwm.edu/SARUP/planning/smartgrowth/index.html
Mar 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
City Plan Commission Meeting
The Wauwatosa City Plan Commission will discuss UWM’s plans for campus complex on the Milwaukee County Grounds at 7 p.m. There will be opportunity for public comment. Wauwatosa City Hall Council Chambers 7600 W North Ave Wauwatosa, WI
Mar 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment Meeting
All matters concerning county parks and parkways are the responsibility of this Committee. Members set policy for the parks department, organized recreation, cultural activities, the University Extension program, the Environmental Services Division of the Department of Public Works and Zoo park services. Members have jurisdiction over matters concerning the conservation of all uses of energy and make recommendations relating to conservation of air, water, energy and all other resources. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Tuesday before the County Board Meeting Agenda
Mar 5th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Public Safety Committee Meeting
The Public Safety Committee is concerned with issues brought forth from the fire, police, health and neighborhood services departments as well as traffic control, emergency medical services and parking. It also licenses alarm businesses and public passenger vehicles and drivers. Agenda
Mar 5th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Public Works Committee Meeting
The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways. Public Works Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Mar 5th, 2010 by Dave Reid
City Plan Commission Meeting
The City Plan Commission (CPC) is the City’s official planning body established under State statute and is responsible for master planning activities. The CPC advises the Common Council on a variety of land development issues including zoning map changes, revisions in the zoning ordinance, subdivision approvals, business improvement districts, street and alley vacations, public land disposition and acquisition, new streets and the approval of development plans in certain overlay districts. City Plan Commission (CPC) meetings are held in the First Floor Boardroom at the Department of City Development, 809 North Broadway, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Mar 5th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Green Drinks
Green Drinks is a monthly event where you can meet people, network, do a business deal, learn something new or maybe even find a job! Check out green drinks to get an idea of the scope of this movement! Join like-minded people in an informal and unstructured setting to talk about the latest sustainability happenings in Milwaukee and globally. Meet people in various green professions. Have a drink (alcoholic or not), order food (or not), but enjoy lively conversations and good ideas. Anyone interested in green and sustainability is welcome. No RSVP is necessary and feel free to pass this notice on to others who might be interested. Location: Club Charlies (located between Milwaukee St. and Broadway St. – across from MIAD in the third ward). 320 E. Menomonee, Milwaukee, WI 53202. The back area of the bar will be reserved for Milwaukee Green Drinks and there is lots of street parking out front.
Mar 5th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Committee on Economic and Community Development
The Milwaukee County Committee on Economic & Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the county, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County, including the best disposition of county properties, are decided by this Committee. It also makes decisions on the Research Park and the Airport Business Park. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Monday before the County Board Meeting in room 203-R of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Agenda
Mar 5th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Urban Aquaculture and its Global Benefits Presentation
Presentation by Jon Bales on March 27 at 1PM in the Marcia Coles Community Room in the Lake Park Pavilion. This program is part of a monthly series given by the Lake Park Friends Nature and History Committees. WHERE: Marcia Coles Community Room in the Lake Park Pavilion
Mar 2nd, 2010 by Dave Reid
Green Living Festival
Learn ways to live greener. The Urban Aquaculture Center will be exhibiting a model for aquaponics growing systems using yellow perch and plants in a balanced network. Aquaponics can be an urban farming practice that provides fish protein and nourishing greens for local consumption. Don’t miss this presentation. WHERE: Milwaukee County Domes.
Mar 2nd, 2010 by Dave Reid
