| The New York State Community Seminar Series
is a collaboration between the New York State Department of State
Division of Coastal Resources, the Department of Environmental
Conservation, and the Center for Community Design Research at the
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and
Forestry. The Community Seminar Series, presents the most up to date
information, techniques, and quidance for a strategic community
planning process that results in a Brownfield Opportunity Area
designation. While developed for recipients for grant awards
throught the BOA program, much of the information is relavent for
all community design and planning projects. In digital format the Seminars are represented by a series of presentations supported by Notebooks, containing case studies and hands-on activities to build understanding of the issues, processes, and expected outcomes associated with specific program work plans Sessions focus on inspiring and empowering local leadership, energizing advisory committees, ensuring quality products, and soliciting public input. This seminars are targeted toward local leadership, including local government officials and their representatives, civic and business leaders, community consultants, advisory committee members, and nonprofit organization leaders. |
