Registration, syllabus, bibliography and information about the presenters can be found on the Washington APA website.

• April 10
  Understanding the Science of Climate Change & Local Impacts
  Alison Gorp, Cacade Conservancy, and Lara Whitely-Binder, UW Climate Impacts Group
  The speaker will help us understand the big picture of climate change and the factors to be considered by local communities in Washington.
• April 17
  How Cities Can Make a Difference
  David Batker, Earth Economics; Marc Daudon, Cascadia Consulting; and Jill Simmons, Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment
  See how cities can be part of the global effort to recognize and address climate change, even when higher levels of government are not acting.
• April 24
  Land Use and Urban Form as Tools for Sustainable Communities
  Brian Sullivan, Seattle Housing Authority, and Peter Steinbrueck, Seattle City Councilmember
  Local leaders in planning and architecture on innovative ways to make sure that land use and urban form are tools for increasing sustainable development and living. Hear candid insights into the challenges and complexities of making sure that land use and urban form work toward sustainable communities.
• May 1
  Transportation Solutions for Sustainable Communities
  Jemae Hoffman, City of Seattle SDOT; Rob Johnson, Transportation Choices; and Professor Anne Verdez Moudon, UW/CAUP
  Local and regional transportation experts will bring valuable insights and ideas to tame the transportation juggernaut. They will be asked to address the challenges of motivating changes in traditional ways of thinking about transportation and in travel behavior.
• May 8
  Urban Ecology Solutions for Sustainable Communities
  Dr. Nancy Rottle, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture, University of Washington College of Architecture and Urban Planning; Bob Spencer, Manager of Urban Watersheds Section, Seattle Public Utilities, City of Seattle; and Karen Luetjen, Executive Director of Seattle Tilth
  Learn from academics and practicing experts on why urban ecology is so crucial to sustainable communities and what programs are effective to recreate and preserve this ecology. Hear about successful examples of making urban ecology a central tenet of creating sustainable communities.
• May 15
  Green Buildings and Green Communities
  Lucia Athens, Seattle’s Green Team; Bert Gregory, Mithun; and Kathleen O’Brien, O’Brien & Company
  Hear local experts address the increasing discussion over the value of green building as a way to foster sustainability and learn about successful programs and models for promoting green buildings, green communities, and energy efficiencies.
• May 29
  Local Solutions to Climate Change - What Acting Locally Really Means
  Mike McGinn, Seattle Great City Initiative and Vic Opperman, Sustainable Ballard
  It’s not just about professionals and governments - learn from several successful local grassroots organizations that have initiated programs to educate and engage citizens in sustainable practices. They illustrate the broad reach of sustainability - from food security to environmental restoration and creating walkable communities.
• June 5
  Leadership in Planning for Sustainable Communities
  Joe Tovar, Washington Chapter APA and Planning Director of the City of Shoreline; Karen Wolf, King County Executive's Office; and Grace Crunican of Seattle Department of Transportation
  Hear from APA leaders, local officials, and planners on how to provide leadership in promoting sustainability in your community. From broad policies to guiding local public and private practices, hear about successes and challenges to moving toward sustainable communities.