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February 2020
Sonoma State University 36th Annual Planning Commissioners Conference
Topics at this year's conference, for commissioners, elected officials, professional staff, and community members, include: Wildfire and land use planning - where do we go from here; Evolving state and local roles in housing - recent legislation and some predictions for the future; and Local planning to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Dan Curtin Land Use law Lecture will cover property rights and planning for natural hazards. Continental breakfast included. Speakers include: Max Moritz, PhD, Bren School of Environmental Science
Find out more »Level 1 Storytelling Workshop: How to Use Storytelling in Transportation Planning
Transportation agencies worldwide are using storytelling as a tool for transportation planning. In this intense and accelerated workshop, you will learn how to be an effective storyteller using the SAMS framework (Story, Audience, Message and Style), and test your knowledge by analyzing a few short transportation-focused videos. You will be surprised at how easy it is to become a storyteller and use the method in your verbal and written communication to galvanize communities and government leaders around any transportation project.
Find out more »Level 2 Storytelling Workshop: Make a Bad Video Better on SFCTA’s Roll-Out of Congestion Pricing
When you’re stuck in traffic trying to get on the Bay Bridge, do you ever wonder, ‘Can’t something be done about all this congestion?’” Lucky you asked! Come to our storytelling workshop to learn about the congestion pricing policy the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) is considering and how the agency plans to engage the public through the use of video. You’ll get a chance to assist the SFCTA make a “bad” rough cut video on congestion pricing better.
Find out more »Re-establishing Humboldt Bay as Regional Economic Hub
Re-establishing Humboldt Bay as a Regional Economic Hub: What role will our port and harbor play in the decades to come? Larry Oetker, General Manager of the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District will discuss plans under consideration and review how the District expects to improve the economic viability. How will sea-level change affect the harbor and activities at the port? Is Humboldt Bay positioned to become a transit hub for Pacific transit? Please bring your own lunch.
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