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We maintain a listserv to help keep Colorado communities up to date on the latest conferences, workshops, grant programs, position vacancies, RFQs and RFPs, and more. Join the listserv to receive this information via e-mail. See the most recent listserv message below.

Listserv Message for December 10, 2009

 
Included in this message:

1) FCC's New "Shot Clock" Ruling Briefing, Dec. 11 (telebriefing -- according to LSI, the Commission has established new deadlines for state and local zoning authorities to act on applications for siting of wireless communications facilities, and has declared that local authorities may not deny a siting application based on coverage in the area by another provider)
2) APA Audio/Web Conference Training Series - various dates
    Basics:  Introduction to the Planning Commission II - Feb. 17
    Officials:  Planning with Large Institutions, Nov. 18
    Officials:  Design Review for Officials, May 26
    Intensive:  Development Finance and Pro Formas, April 21
    Intensive:  Design Graphics for Planning, May 12
    Advanced:  Performance Measurement in Transportation Planning, Jan. 20
    Advanced:  Redevelopment and Revitalization for a New Era, March 17
    Advanced:  2010 Planning Law Review, June 30
3) GEO Rebate Program Webinars for Energy Service Providers, Dec. 14-16
4) GEO Request for Statements of Interest: Rebate Program Partnership (due Dec. 15)
5) DOE Webinar - Greensburg, Kansas and Beyond, Dec. 15
6) EPA Accepting Applications for Environmental Education Grant Funding (Due Dec. 15)
7) CDOT's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Webinar, Dec. 16
8) DOE Webinar- Introduction to Performance Contracting for State and Local Governments, Dec. 16
9) Governor's Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards (nominations due Dec. 18)
10) HUD Seeking Input on FY2010-15 Strategic Plan (by Dec. 18)
11) Natural Resources Law Center (Intermountain Oil and Gas BMP Web/Database Enhancement Project) Contractor Position (documented quotes due Dec. 21)

13) EPA Environmental Justice Grants (applications due Jan. 8)
14) Bleiker's Audio-Conference: Balancing Your Vociferous Opponents with Supporters, Jan. 8
15) NPLAN's Complete Streets Webinar: Using Street Design to Create Healthier Communities, Jan. 12
16) DRCOG's Aging Short Course, Jan. 13 (Denver)
17) Responding to the Climate Change Imperative: Setting Energy Use Targets with Energy Star, Jan 13
18) ULI's Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2010: The Road Back, Jan. 14 (Denver)
19) CML's Lunch and Learn: Sustainable Return on Investment, Jan. 15 (Denver or webcast)
20) DRCOG - Performance Measurement in Transportation Planning, Jan. 20 (webinar; CM available)
21) IEDC Webinar - Community-Based Venture Financing, Jan. 21
22) PTS Sustainable Zoning and Development Controls, Jan. 21-22 (Austin, TX)
23) CLE Seminar: Medical Marijuana, Jan. 25 (Denver)
24) Smart Growth in Small Towns - Pacific NW Tour, Feb. 1-3 (Seattle)
25) 9th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth, Feb. 4-6 (Seattle)
26) Natural Resources Law Center- The Promise and Peril of Oil Shale Development, Feb. 5 (Denver)
27) OED's Colorado Companies to Watch- Now Accepting Nominations (due Feb. 5)
28) ULI's Call for Entries - ULI Awards for Excellence (due Feb. 19)
29) CML's Legislative Workshop for public officials, Feb. 24 (Denver)
30) GOCO Spring 2010 Grant Cycle Announcement - Open Space (apps due Feb. 22), Conservation Excellence (apps due March 8), and LPOR, Mini and Planning Grants (apps due March 2) - plus check out local govt. and planning grant writing workshops, beginning in January
31) RMLUI's Annual Land Use Conference: The New American Landscape, March 4-5
32) Free online course: Planning for Healthy Places with Health Impact Assessments (available through June 2010) More free offerings for continuing education credits (CM) from APA
33) Planetizen Online Course: Plan-315 Planning Commissioner Training
34) CSU Water Law for Non-Lawyers Online, Self-Paced Course (available Jan. 19 - May 7)
35) Colorado Recycles Website- Info on where to recycle Christmas trees, cooking oil, holiday cards and more (add your community's information)
36) DOE Release New Data and Technical Support Publications on Commercial Building Energy Goals
37) DOLA website for Census 2010 Information for Local Governments    Facebook page

Recent Publications

Check these event calendars for what we missed:

Colorado Chapter, American Planning Association calendar
Colorado Municipal League's events calendar
Colorado Counties, Inc. Announcements, Events
and Healthy Mountain Communities has regional information (news and events)
LiveWell Colorado event calendar
AWARE Colorado (statewide program focused on impacts of land use choices on water quality)
Alliance for Sustainable Colorado (sustainability events)
Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) training calendar
Colorado WaterWise Council - see calendar of events at the bottom of the page
Smart Growth Network's Smart Growth Online calendar
Colorado Renewable Energy Society has an extensive calendar of related events around the state

Other local government workshops and training opportunities can be found on the Division of Local Government's website, which has links to training calendars of other agencies which serve local governments.

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