Workshops and Demonstrations
8:00 - 8:30 A.M.
Registration and Networking
8:30 - 9:00 A.M.
Welcome by Mayor Cieslewicz
9:00 -10:15 A.M. WORKSHOPS
You may choose one of the following workshops during the 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. timeslot.
- Developer Financing Fundamentals: Infill Development Projects
A panel of local developers will discuss the financing fundamentals of an infill development project. Fundamentals such as operating pro forma, debt and equity financing, and evaluating return to the investors, and pitfall and payoffs will be covered. Participants will have a chance to ask questions about the process without the pressure of an impending development. This interactive workshop will focus on infill development project: a development on vacant lots, or on pieces of land with dilapidated/underutilized buildings, or can involve changing the land use of a property from a less to a more intensive one.
- Development Review: Simple Tools for Neighborhoods to Use
A new development has been proposed in your neighborhood. How can a neighborhood have input? What is the City process for review? When should a neighborhood be involved? Capitol Neighborhoods Inc. and Marquette Neighborhood have designed tools that help constructive interactions between developers and neighborhoods. Come hear about the tools that might be helpful for your neighborhood to use to retrieve pertinent information and engage in meaningful dialogue of future development proposals within your neighborhood. Bring your questions; this group of presenters has a wide range of experience and expertise with neighborhood interaction in review of development proposals.
- Creating Sustainable Neighborhoods
The Neighborhood Design Center is a non-profit organization that educates and engages citizens to collaboratively design sustainable communities. It works with neighborhood associations, local governments and private entities through presentations and workshops to understand and apply design principles to guide sustainable development. Presenters will provide information and describe exercise that will help neighborhoods to address issues through better design. In addition, a discussion on the best ways to involve constituents that do not typically participate in planning and design will be part of this dynamic workshop.
- Launching Projects that Engage Neighbors
How can you, as a neighborhood leader, get more people involved in your association? Events and short-term projects can bring new faces to the table and spark renewed interest in your association among neighbors. During this workshop, Cheryl Wittke, Director of Safe Communities and former president of Tenney Lapham Neighborhood Association will present strategies for identifying issues neighbors care about and launching projects that engage them in solutions. Please bring your own experiences with neighborhood projects and questions for other neighborhood leaders - we'll take plenty of time for discussion and sharing.
- Coffee Chat: Neighborhood Leaders Dialogue
Have you ever wanted to sit down and talk with other leaders around town? Come in with a question about running effective neighborhood meetings, how to recruit and engage residents, or how to manage a neighborhood project. No formal presentation will occur but rather a face-to-face discussion with seasoned neighborhood leaders.
10:15 -11:00 A.M. Break and Demonstration Projects
- Google SketchUp: 3-D Modeling of Buildings
A free 3D modeling software tool that's easy to learn, simple to use, and lets you place an image of a building into Google Earth. Learn how to access the software, build a 3D building, and how it has been used to illustrate building mass and height in an existing neighborhood project. A useful tool for neighborhoods to know about!
- Green Neighborhood: Event Recycling
Neighborhood events, festivals, and get togethers can generate a significant amount of waste. The City of Madison Streets Division can help you plan to reduce waste and implement a successful recycling plan for your event. Learn how to "Green" your neighborhood get togethers and learn about how Marquette Neighborhood has taken the lead in event recycling with insider tips on how to do it!
- Timebanking: Tapping into People's Assets
The Dane County Timebank links individuals, social service organizations, public and private institutions, food producers, neighborhoods, local businesses and arts groups to make it easier to work together. Timebanking is an exchange system that builds neighborhood capacity, interaction and involvement. Come hear how timebanking works, how Madison neighborhoods have used it, and how it could work for your area.
11:00 -12:15 A.M. WORKSHOPS
You may choose one of the following workshops during the 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. timeslot.
- Developer Financing Fundamentals: Infill Development Projects
A panel of local developers will discuss the financing fundamentals of an infill development project. Fundamentals such as operating pro forma, debt and equity financing, and evaluating return to the investors, and pitfall and payoffs will be covered. Participants will have a chance to ask questions about the process without the pressure of an impending development. This interactive workshop will focus on infill development project: a development on vacant lots, or on pieces of land with dilapidated/underutilized buildings, or can involve changing the land use of a property from a less to a more intensive one.
- Development Review: Simple Tools for Neighborhoods to Use
A new development has been proposed in your neighborhood. How can a neighborhood have input? What is the City process for review? When should a neighborhood be involved? Capitol Neighborhoods Inc. and Marquette Neighborhood have designed tools that help constructive interactions between developers and neighborhoods. Come hear about the tools that might be helpful for your neighborhood to use to retrieve pertinent information and engage in meaningful dialogue of future development proposals within your neighborhood. Bring your questions; this group of presenters has a wide range of experience and expertise with neighborhood interaction in review of development proposals.
- Creating Sustainable Neighborhoods
The Neighborhood Design Center is a non-profit organization that educates and engages citizens to collaboratively design sustainable communities. It works with neighborhood associations, local governments and private entities through presentations and workshops to understand and apply design principles to guide sustainable development. Presenters will provide information and describe exercise that will help neighborhoods to address issues through better design. In addition, a discussion on the best ways to involve constituents that do not typically participate in planning and design will be part of this dynamic workshop.
- Launching Projects that Engage Neighbors
How can you, as a neighborhood leader, get more people involved in your association? Events and short-term projects can bring new faces to the table and spark renewed interest in your association among neighbors. During this workshop, Cheryl Wittke, Director of Safe Communities and former president of Tenney Lapham Neighborhood Association will present strategies for identifying issues neighbors care about and launching projects that engage them in solutions. Please bring your own experiences with neighborhood projects and questions for other neighborhood leaders - we'll take plenty of time for discussion and sharing.
- Coffee Chat: Neighborhood Leaders Dialogue
Have you ever wanted to sit down and talk with other leaders around town? Come in with a question about running effective neighborhood meetings, how to recruit and engage residents, or how to manage a neighborhood project. No formal presentation will occur but rather a face-to-face discussion with seasoned neighborhood leaders.
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