Chapter Auction

Dear Chapter Members:

We need your assistance in raising funds for our annual planning student college scholarship.  We are requesting items for an auction that will be held during the evening of October 5th at the 2010 APA Washington Conference at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, Washington.  Donated items can be large or small, and personalized experiences also make great auction items. Cash donations are also welcome. 

Please follow this link for more information and contact Scholarship Co-Chair Gabe Snedeker at 206.459.9137, if you have a question regarding a potential donation item.  Please respond by September 24, 2010 if you have an item or donation you can provide.  Thank you for supporting your local student!

Sincerely,

Scott Greenberg, AICP
President
APA Washington

October 1 Presentation: Innovative zHome Project Underway in Issaquah

Low Res zHomesIn an era of a lot of hand-wringing and head scratching about climate change, zHome is trying to set a positive example to inspire the region about what to do. Don’t miss out on finding out more about this exciting project!

Issaquah's project manager, Brad Liljequist is presenting their innovative zero-carbon zHome project on October 1, 2010, from 9:00 to 10:15. zHome is a 10 unit, market rate, zero energy/zero carbon, ultra sustainable townhome demonstration project currently under construction in Issaquah, Washington. You can attend the presentation in person at UW's Gould Hall, room 114 or watch from your computer via webinar. CM credit approval pending.

The presentation is free, but you must register at:
http://www.doodle.com/bdbayr3smmkhgx8m

zHome’s purpose is to significantly accelerate the market for deep green production homes in the Pacific Northwest. zHome will meet the following environmental and cost performance benchmarks:

  • Verified, modeled, zero net energy/carbon neutral performance (the first of its kind in the U.S.);
  • 70% water use reduction over a typical home;
  • Durable and healthy materials, including a high percentage of FSC certified, natural, and local products;
  • Extensive low impact storm water techniques (including rain gardens, pervious pavement, green roofs, and heavily amended soil) which mimic the original forested state of development site;
  • 90% of all construction waste recycled or reused;
  • Built Green 5 Star Certified; and
  • Sale prices no great than 20% of similar townhome development in the area.

zHome is a public/private partnership spearheaded by the City of Issaquah, in conjunction with Built Green, Howland Homes, Ichijo USA, King County, Port Blakely Communities, Puget Sound Energy, and the WSU Energy Program. Howland Homes and Ichijo USA have formed a joint venture developing zHome as a market rate project. The other partner organizations have provided various aspects of technical, marketing, and financial support. Construction started on zHome in April. Groundwork, utilities, and foundations are almost complete, and vertical construction will start in September. The project will be completed next Spring.

Also, there are ongoing opportunities right now for APA members to find out more.

  • Visit the website at: z-home.org to see more information about the project, including an ongoing design and construction blog.
  • Sign up on the website for ongoing eNews updates.
  • On-site classes are held the first Thursday of each month, from 3:30-4:30 (just show up, no RSVP needed).
  • Next Spring, when complete, there will be extensive on-site classes and tours available.

SAVE THE DATE: Reshaping Seattle’s Central Waterfront

Presentations by Firms Shortlisted for the Role of Lead Designer

With the removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle is poised to reclaim its Central Waterfront and reconnect our city to Elliott Bay. The City is now in the process of selecting a design and engineering team to engage the public in developing a dynamic and forward-looking design for the waterfront. As the fi rst step, a range of local, national and international designers have submitted qualifi cations.

This presentation will be the public’s opportunity to hear the shortlisted designers present their skills, experience and approach to the project. Designers will answer questions from the public. A lead designer will be selected in part based on the quality of their presentation and ability to engage the public. The City will start the design process in October 2010.

The presentations will take place on:
Wednesday September 15th, 2010
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Benaroya Hall, S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium
200 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101
No RSVP required.

To learn more about the project: www.seattle.gov/dpd/centralwaterfront

Or visit our Facebook fan page: Seattle Central Waterfront

This event is being sponsored by the Seattle Parks Foundation.

Washington Invasive Species Council seeks your input on proposed legislation

The Washington Invasive Species Council is soliciting comments from stakeholders on two draft pieces of legislation it is considering proposing. The first bill seeks to extend the Council, which currently is scheduled to sunset on December 30, 2011. The second bill proposes to establish an invasive species emergency response fund that would enable rapid response and eradication of new invasive species infestations. Proposed funding sources for the emergency response fund include 1 percent of the Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account, 1 percent of the Off-Road Vehicle Use Permit Fee, and a $0.05 increase in the tire fee. These fund sources are tied to particular vectors shown to be responsible for the introduction and spread of invasive species.

We would appreciate feedback on the attached documents so that we can incorporate comments prior to submitting them for further review in the agency-request legislation process. Please provide questions and comments to Wendy Brown, Executive Coordinator of the Council, by August 13, 2010 and feel free to pass this solicitation along to others that may be interested. Wendy can be reached at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Attachments:

For more information about the Washington Invasive Species Council, please visit our web site at www.invasivespecies.wa.gov.

Chapter initiates 2010 Bill Proposal Process

In March 2008, the APA Washington Board adopted a Process for Proposing Legislation. The process begins with chapter members submitting ideas that they believe should be shepherded by the chapter in the next legislative session. If you have an idea for the Board to consider, click here.

Northwest Washington Planners Forum:

Tuesday, July 13, 2010, Burlington City Hall – Council Chambers

Topics to be discussed include SEPA

Lunch will be provided, however an optional lunch donation box will be provided to help offset costs.

Contact: Doug Peters 360.725.3046 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

or Jennifer Aylor Eldred 360.202.0033 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Cedar River Watershed Education Center Hosts Spring WaterFest, June 19

2010 Annual Event Celebrates the Magic of Water

Bring the whole family for this free day of hands-on water discovery while exploring the connections between watersheds, salmon, electricity, drinking water, and you.

Seattle Public Utilities invites you to join us for a family-friendly event in the Cedar River Watershed celebrating water on Saturday June 19th from 10:00-4:00. This splashy fun day will be filled with activities for everyone.

Kids of all ages will be captivated by waterfall tours, natural crafts, forest fire engine demos, games, prizes and much more. Adults will enjoy free water-saving devices, conservation booths, natural lawn care and composting tips, as well as information about water and energy-saving appliances.

We will also be offering free 45-minute Waterfall tours into the protected watershed for spectacular views of Seattle’s pristine water supply. Both children and parents will enjoy this rare opportunity to see your drinking water in its mountain home. Waterfall Van Tours will be offered at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 1:30 and 2:30.

Additional activities will include:

  • 10:30 am Native Plant Garden Walk
  • 11:00 pm Wildland Fire Team- Fire engine demo (kids will love this)
  • 12:00 noon Sustainable Center Design Building tour
  • 1:00 pm Water Conservation Demo for your home and garden

 

If you’ve never been to the Cedar River Watershed, now is your chance to experience this award winning Center. The Watershed’s Education Center is a gathering place that connects visitors to the magic of water. Rain drums and illuminated root wads welcome you as you approach; native plantings, recycled building materials, and green sod roofs illustrate Seattle Public Utilities’ commitment to “building green.”

The program is free. Visitors are invited to bring their neighborhood friends and family. For information, contact the Cedar River Watershed Education Center at 206-733-9421 or by email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

WHAT: Spring WaterFest 2010

WHERE: The Cedar River Watershed Education Center, just east of North Bend (about 32 miles from downtown Seattle).

WHEN: Saturday June 19, from 10 noon. to 4 p.m.

COST: Free!

DIRECTIONS: From I-90 going East Take Exit 32 (436th Ave.) Turn right at the end of the off-ramp. Follow the road (436th Ave. SE, Cedar Falls Rd. SE) for about 2.5 miles to Rattlesnake Lake. Continue with the Lake on your right side until you reach the Cedar River Watershed Education Center.

For more information about programs at the Cedar River Watershed, please visit: http://www.seattle.gov/util/crwec

In addition to providing more than 1.3 million customers in the Seattle metropolitan area with a reliable water supply, SPU provides essential sewer, drainage, solid waste and engineering services that safeguard public health, maintain the City’s infrastructure and protect, conserve and enhance the region's environmental resources

Brown Bag Series: Practical Tools to Measure Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Land Use Projects

It’s a Gas: Practical Tools to Measure the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions of Land Use Projects

Presented by Chris Breiland, Fehr & Peers and Joyce Phillips, Washington State Department of Commerce
June 16, 12:00-1:30 PM
Mercer Island City Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th St.

This presentation describes work for the Washington Department of Commerce to help the State meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals. The presentation identifies analytical tools that practicing planners and jurisdictions can use to measure and analyze GHG emissions from land use and transportation projects.

Visit washington-apa.org/sections/pugetsound/ for more information.

Puget Sound Section Election Results

One-hundred ninety-eight ballots were cast in the election, which is 20 percent of the Section membership. Congratulations to incoming officers, who will serve on the Board beginning this June.

The following officers ran unopposed:

Michael Booth, AICP, President Elect
Salina Lyons, King County Representative
Emily Terrell, AICP, Pierce County Representative
James Colburn, AICP, Treasurer

Congratulations to the new Secretary, Alex Cohen, AICP, with gratitude to Carol Lumb for also running for the office.

Thank you to all those who decided to run and to those who helped coordinate the election this year.

In addition, Julia Park, Section President appointed Stan Kosick this month to serve the remaining term of the Snohomish County Representative (through June 2011). The position was vacated earlier this year by Michael Booth, following a change in employment that took him out of Snohomish County. And finally, the Section wishes to welcome and introduce our newest UW Student Representative, Jason Woycke, who was recently selected by his peers to serve on the Puget Sound Section Board.

Thank you all!

Kent Hale, Secretary, Puget Sound Section

Brown Bag Series: Health Impact Assessments

Presented by Karen Swenson, Blumen Consulting Group; Julia Walton, AHBL; Julie West, Seattle & King County Public Health and Kadie Bell, Seattle and King County Public Health
June 9, 12:00-1:30 PM
Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady, 7th floor

This session will bring together planners and public health professionals on the topic of health impact assessments (HIAs) – what they are and how they are used in decision-making. Case studies of local health impact assessments will be presented. The discussion will also focus on how planners and public health professionals can integrate their efforts in building healthy communities.

Visit washington-apa.org/sections/pugetsound/ for more information.

Brown Bag Series: Coastal Revitalization in South Korea – Lessons for Puget Sound

Presented by Nicole Faghin, Reid Middleton
June 2, 12:00-1:30 PM
Mercer Island City Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th St.

A presentation about coastal planning effort and the contrast between Puget Sound and South Korea, based upon a recent trip to South Korea.

Visit washington-apa.org/sections/pugetsound/ for more information.

Brown Bag Series: Housing and Community Development Grants

Presented by Jim Carney & Emily Terrell – PMC
May 26, 12:00-1:30 PM
Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady, 7th floor

This session will focus on guidelines and tips to successfully securing federal and state housing and community development grants, such as CDBG, HOME, Energy, Transportation and related sources of funding.

Visit washington-apa.org/sections/pugetsound/ for more information.

2010 WASLA/WRPA Golf Tournament

2010 WASLA/WRPA Golf Tournament

 

The Washington Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects and the Washington Recreation and Park Association invite you to our 4th annual fundraiser for a day of good weather, great fun, and an excuse to play golf. This celebration brings out friends, family, and colleagues to enjoy a summer day in the middle of the week along with the opportunity to support our organizations. Our tradition of playing a new course each year continues and this year’s event will take place in Auburn at…

Washington National

Home course of the 2010 Pac-10 Champion Huskies

 

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Wednesday, August 11th
7:45 am Shotgun Start
www.washingtonnationalgolfclub.com

(All are welcome…especially Cougars. We are developing Cougar vs. Husky tourney games so be prepared to play for your Pac-10 favorite.)

Save-the-Date and find your foursome. Keep an eye on the newsletter, facebook and the yahoo group for further details as they develop.

To get your name on the SPONSOR or PLAYER list early please contact WASLA at

.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Keith Bates at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

April-June 2010 PSS News

Please remember to cast your votes for Spring 2010 Puget Sound Section Spring Election of Officers. Featured in this issue are a look at employment prospects for recent planning graduates, current project updates from our sponsoring firms, and the Spring 2010 Brown Bag Series.

View the current issue.

Reaching the Pivotal Point for Affordable Housing

Join colleagues in Tacoma on Oct. 19 & 20 to explore ways of reaching the pivotal point for recovery for affordable housing in Washington State. Speakers at Housing Washington 2010 will focus on the new realities of affordable housing and recommend strategies for navigating the future. Featured are:

  • David Bradley, National Community Action Foundation
  • Rachel G. Bratt, Professor, Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, Tufts University
  • Bruce Katz, Brookings Institution
  • Richard Kenney, Architect, Cool Green Cabin
  • John MacIlwain, Urban Land Institute

These keynote speakers and some 60 other presenters will address how new federal and local policies, local and global economics, and financial developments will provide opportunities for affordable housing. Plenary topics include rebuilding a low-income housing policy, and, affordable sustainability using energy-efficient, green strategies.

Issues surrounding successful community development in rural and urban areas, plus single and multi-family affordability, portfolio preservation planning, building a successful strategy for commercial tenants will also be discussed. The new realities and opportunities at HUD, universal design, affordable Cohousing, increasing the amount of public resources available to low-income and special needs housing, and demystifying social media will also be presented.

A Showcase Reception with Exhibitors and the annual Friend of Housing Awards Celebration are special events included in the conference.

Now in its 17th year, Housing Washington has been consistently noted as the best and largest gathering of those involved in affordable housing in this state.

Program, scholarship, sponsorship, exhibiting and hotel details are available and updated frequently at http://www.wshfc.org/conf. To receive a Registration Brochure, please email a request to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).