Iler Planning Group to Present Green Planning Strategies at the 2008 American Planning Association Florida Conference
Iler Planning Group, a leader in “green master planning” in Florida, will present innovative Green Planning strategies at the 2008 Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association Annual Conference.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, April 7, 2008 (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Iler Planning Group (IPG), a leader in Green Planning in Florida, has been selected to conduct a seminar on Green Planning strategies at the 2008 Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (FAPA) Annual Conference.
The conference titled “Sustainability. Just Plan It.” will run from September 10th to 13th at the Intercontinental Miami, in downtown Miami, Florida. The focus of this year’s event will be on the environment, economy, transportation, society, and sustainable planning initiatives. IPG will conduct its Green Planning session during the conference on Friday, September 10th, at 9:30 am.
The Green Planning session, moderated by Henry Iler, AICP, President and Principal of IPG, will convey the master planning process, its methodology and how it works at the local level, using actual case studies. It will present general scientific concepts central to global warming, resource conservation and environmental processes. It is expected to address comprehensive plans and land development codes, and their role in green master planning and implementation, and familiarize participants with local government practices that have adverse global warming consequences.
“Green design and CO2 neutral strategies are being implemented by communities and developers to address global warming. However, most are too narrowly focused on hybrid vehicles, carbon offsets and LEED-certified development,” said Iler. “This issue will only have real results if an integrated, community-wide approach is utilized. This also requires changing how cities operate as municipal service providers and employers.”
The Green Plan concept has the potential to transform the public and private planning landscape in the next 5-10 years, and may significantly alter comprehensive plans, land development codes, and capital improvement initiatives of counties and cities.
About Iler Planning Group:
IPG is a locally recognized firm providing planning, community visioning, and urban design services throughout Florida. IPG is the largest sole planning firm in South Florida and a leader in Green Planning, helping communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and do more to conserve resources. At the core of IPG’s success has been a dedication to feasible and successful planning; a desire to improve communities; and a commitment to protecting the planet and the environment. For more information please visit www.ipgplan.com.
Contact:
Zach Graeve, Marketing Manager
Iler Planning Group
Harbour Point Plaza
11000 Prosperity Farms Road, Suite 206
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
www.ipgplan.com - 561 626 7067 | 561 626 5292 fax