The purpose of these awards is to recognize leadership in public policy and achievement of the full scope of the development process: design, planning, community development and involvement, construction, economic viability, marketing, management and sustainability.
In many places Community Based Organizations (CBO) are on the ground running on their own without support and/or coordination with local government. CBO's are often so focused on the funding necessary to support those vulnerable populations they serve that their interaction with planning at the comprehensive level in consultation with local governments is many times set-aside.
This program will provide technical guidance, direction, and resources for use by Engineers, Architects, Landscape Architects, and Planners when preparing green infrastructure solutions. The training will include discussions on site constraints, design strategies, materials and construction techniques, cost analyses, and regulatory requirements.