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Kirkland Named “Tree City” 7th Year Running
March 26th, 2009
Kirkland, Washington has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor the City’s commitment to community forestry. It is the seventh year Kirkland has received this national recognition. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. Kirkland has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA community: having a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. More info click link or contact the City of Kirkland.
May 2009
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NAHB Construction Forecast Webcast
May 1, 2009 8:30 am — 4:00 pm
Sustainability Foundation teams up with MBA University and Seattle King County Association of Realtors to offer the National Association of Home Builders Construction Forecast Webcast This 6 hour web broadcast with on-site moderator and facilitator, Brenda Nunes, of the Sustainability Foundation, will provide professionals in real estate, housing, municipal and financial industries with a current and comprehensive analysis of the 2009 economic situation that impacts real estate in Washington State. Industry experts including economists from National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), government, financing institutions and economic think tanks will present their in-depth research in key sectors including forecasts on housing starts, employment, project budgets and other economic bellwethers of the housing industry. Hear the latest news on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and other key factors that could impact housing and construction from some of this countryâs brightest experts including: · David Crowe & Bernard Markstein-National Association of Homebuilders · Maury Harris-UBS · James Glassman-JP Morgan Chase · Mark Zandi-Moodyâs Economy · Eric Belsky-Harvard University · Frank Nothaft-Freddie Mac · Doug Duncan-Fannie Mae · Karl Case-Wellesley College · Richard brown-Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Over lunch, hear from local expert, Todd Britsch of New Home Trends provide a four year perspective on regional supply and demand issues. Continuing Education Approvals: 6 Real Estate Clock Hours, 6 AICP Certification Maintenance Credits Fee: $45 members of MBAKS or SKCAR; $55 non-members Registration: www.Masterbuildersinfo.com or call Kristen Parker at (425) 460-8231
Where: Bellevue
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Leading the New Energy Economy
May 20, 2009 7:00 am — 9:00 am
Join Climate Solutions in Leading the New Energy Economy 10 Years of Climate Solutions, Annual Breakfast Featured Speakers: Bill McKibben, esteemed author and climate activist Nancy Floyd, Founder of Nth Power, a $420 million venture capital firm funding clean energy Event sponsored by Compendium Inc, Cascadia Capital, Vulcan Inc., Puget Sound Energy, Stoel Rives LLC, Midori Inc., Foster Pepper, ShoreBank Pacific, Baby Diaper Service, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, Cake Ventures LLC, Jonathan Rose Companies, Anchor Environmental LLC, EnviroIssues, Mithun Inc., G2B Ventures, Scoville Public Relations LLC For more information, please visit www.climatesolutions.org/event
Where: Seattle
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Housing Industry Legislative Update
May 21, 2009 9:00 am — 4:00 pm
Sustainability Foundation teams up with MBA University and Seattle King County Association of Realtors to offer Housing Industry Legislative Update. This 3 hour panel moderated by instructor, Brenda Nunes, of the Sustainability Foundation, will provide professionals in the housing industry with a current and comprehensive analysis of the 2009 legislation impacting real estate in Washington State. A panel of industry expert representing real estate, housing and supporting business include: · Scott Hildebrand, Public Policy Director at Master Builders of King and Snohomish Counties · Sam Pace, Housing Specialist for Seattle King County Association of Realtors · Kevin Kalberg, Chair of the East king County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coalition and GM Claffeys Painting Principal Mold Solutions NW This panel will explore both the positive and negative legislation that may impact the Washington State Housing markets including: · Legislation in response to revenue shortfalls/national economic stimulus packages · Consumer protection legislation · Climate change legislation Continuing Education Approvals: 3 Real Estate Clock Hours, 3 AICP Certification Maintenance Credits Fee: $45 members of MBAKS or SKCAR; $55 non-members Registration: www.Masterbuildersinfo.com or call Kristen Parker at (425) 460-8231
Where: Bellevue
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Evolution of the Bel-Red Corridor
May 28, 2009 7:30 am — 9:30 am
Last fall the voters of this region came out in force in favor of a $17.8 billion dollar transportation investment, including the extension of light rail to Bellevue and on thru the Bel-Red Corridor to Redmond. So how will that impact the 900-acre, large triangular shaped neighborhood between Bellevue and Redmond flanked by Bel-Red road and 520? Over the years, this large section of land has been primarily industrial, filled with warehouses and light industry. Virtually no housing or public amenities currently exist in this area. Hear from a panel of property owners, government and business, the history of the Bel-Red Corridor and how it became a light industrial corridor serving the Eastside for many years. Panelists will share their differing perspectives of the challenges and opportunities facing this long anticipated transformation as light rail and surrounding development begins to happen. It will include a lively discussion of the potential impacts of light rail on density, existing business, housing- both workforce and market-based, sustainability, and quality of life for business and residents of the Eastside. Moderator: Brenda Nunes, LEED AP, CSBA, - Sustainability Foundation Panel: City of Bellevue: Dan Stroh, Director of Planning Sound Transit: Ric Ilgenfritz, Executive Director of Policy & Planning Property Owner: Robert Sternoff, Developer & Property OwnerArchitect: Richard Wagner, AIA, Baylis Architects
Where: Bellevue
