EcoDistricts: Constraints, Investments & Rewards (Full Day Conference)
Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 8:30am - 3:30pm PDT/ Streamed Panel Discussion: 9:00am - 2:30pm PDT / 12:00pm - 5:30pm EDT / 6:00pm - 11:30pm (Paris-Frankfurt)
The EcoDistricts meeting on September 25th will be Part I of a two part seminar series discussing the future of city planning and development, and energy distribution, production and consumption in cities and regions around the world. Part II is entitled The Distributed Energy Economy (Full Day Conference) and will take place on October 18th.
An EcoDistrict, according to the Portland Sustainability Institute, is “a neighborhood or district with a broad commitment to accelerate neighborhood-scale sustainability. EcoDistricts are designed to achieve ambitious sustainability performance goals, guiding district investments and community action, and tracking the results over time.”
The idea of covering this issue has been brought forward by Agrion members because while creating a Smart City may take a generation and partnerships from multiple state and federal agencies, an EcoDistrict can be built in a matter of years with local strategic partnerships between corporations and local governments.
This event will bring together various stakeholders to meet, debate, and network to begin essential conversations addressing the barriers and solutions involved in developing an EcoDistrict. Stakeholders will meet potential collaborators and ultimately strengthen the network of professionals that are working to transition the world away from the carbon intensive economy in which we all live.
The EcoDistricts Charette held on 8/7 determined the following agenda and the main themes for each panel discussion which will include Legal Issues, Financial Barriers, Public/Private Partnerships, and Asking the Right Questions.
Meeting Agenda:
| 8:30 – 9:00am |
Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 9:15am |
Welcome and Opening Presentation
Event introduction will include a definition of EcoDistricts and the parameters that will frame our discussions. We will focus on both private and public led developments for horizontal infrastructure.
Perkins+Will Gerry Tierney Senior Associate and Project Manager
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9:15 – 10:15am |
Panel Discussion EcoDistrict Design and Project Development
Topics of discussion: Bringing value to EcoDistrict development among competing city priorities, smart growth and sustainable development, designing the built environment to foster live/work/play communities
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Joseph Osha Head of Alternative Energy Research
San Francisco Giants Fran Weld Director - Mission Rock Development
San Francisco Planning Department Kate McGee Lead Planner
Webcor Builders Phil Williams Vice President
Moderator:
 Arup Cole Roberts Assoc. Principal - Energy and Resource Sustainability
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10:15 – 10:30am |
Break |
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10:30 – 10:45am |
Presentation Energy: Building Synergies and Shared Energy Infrastructure
Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) Snuller Price Partner
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10:45 – 11:45am |
Panel Discussion Energy Infrastructure for EcoDistricts: Efficienct Buildings, Community Renewables, and Sustainable Businesses
Topics of discussion: The future of efficiency for commercial buildings, Zero Net Energy Buildings and community solar infrastructure, working with businesses to embrace efficiency, renewables, and sustainable practices, and working with utilities, local governments, and businesses to create and sustain Ecodistricts.
Pacific Gas & Electric Peter Turnbull Principal, Commercial Buildings and Zero Net Energy Program Manager
San Francisco Environment Danielle Murray Renewable Energy Program Manager
True Market Solutions Rory Bakke Chief Sustainability Officer
Moderator:
Morrison & Foerster Theresa Cho Of Counsel
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12:00 – 12:45pm |
Lunch |
| 12:45 – 1:30pm |
Keynote: Case Study San Francisco
San Francisco Planning Department, John Rahaim, Director
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1:30 – 2:30pm |
Panel Discussion Empowering Citizens and Engaging Corporations
Topics of discussion: Public/private partnerships, fostering community engagement throughout the planning process, financing opportunities, the legislative landscape for citizens and developers, if you build it will they come?
Arup Brian Renehan Associate - Energy & Utilities Transaction Advice
Atelier Ten Emma Marchant Senior Environmental Designer
New Resource Bank Bill Peterson EVP - Chief Credit Officer
San Francisco Planning Department Jose Campos Director of Citywide Planning
Moderator:
Perkins+Will Gerry Tierney Senior Associate and Project Manager
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| 2:30 – 2:45pm |
Wrap up and Synthesis |
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2:45 – 3:30pm |
Break-out Sessions Identifying milestones and public/private partnerships |
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Hosted By:
Morrison & Foerster - 425 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Cost:
This event is available to all members. If your company is new to Agrion, this meeting can begin your complimentary trial period to allow you to get a better understanding of who we are and what we do. More information regarding membership can be found here (specific packages for startups and non-profits are available upon request).