On-Line Course: Essential Steps to a Successful Eco Industrial Park/Eco Business Zone

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Course Code	SC 105
Duration	4 on-line sessions of 1.5 hours
Start and End Time	1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location	On-line course
Course Description	Eco-Industrial Parks and Eco-Business Zones are creating a new standard for Sustainable Employment Lands. Around the world these approaches are proving that businesses and municipalities can reduce their environmental footprint, decrease the need for new infrastructure, attract sustainable employers and create green jobs - huge dividends! Yet, anything new seems fraught with risk - we will show you how to manage/reduce the risk while reaping the benefits of these initiatives. In this program you will gain essential insights on: 1) overcoming the real and perceived information, regulatory, technical, and economic challenges associated with eco-industrial parks and eco-business zones and 2) practically and efficiently implementing these economic development strategies to attract and retain investment, jobs and clean tech companies to new and existing employment lands in your region.
Learning Objectives	Using real examples, case studies, best practices and hand-on activities you will: Identify and argue the economic, social and environmental business case for eco-industrial parks and eco-business zones. Describe the elements of an eco-industrial park (EIP) project, from 'raw' land to site planning, infrastructure design, marketing and more Describe the steps to transform your existing employment lands into an eco-business zone (EBZ) from visioning, characterization of employment lands, opportunities assessment, prioritization and planning to eco-business zone strategy development. Analyze the challenges for an EIP and EBZ and develop successful strategies for overcoming them. Gain advice on your EIP/EBZ project and compare and contrast its features with EIP & EBZ projects in other jurisdictions. Identify "best practices" for EIPs & EBZs. Identify champions and supporters of EIPs & EBZs in your region and the province. Develop a network of resources for successful implementation. Participants are encouraged to use their specific potential projects as examples. Workshop Leaders will tailor the course to offer participants specific information and solutions for their projects.
Trainer and Subject Matter Expert	Tracy Casavant, P.Eng (Chml), M.E.S. President, Eco-Industrial Solutions Since founding Eco-Industrial Solutions in 2001, Tracy's work has been dedicated to planning and managing the development of eco-industrial parks, and to transforming existing business clusters into eco-business zones. Tracy led the development of the Partners in Project Green strategy to create the Pearson Eco-Business Zone and is currently the co-development manager/technical lead for the TaigaNova Eco-Industrial Park in Fort McMurray. Her work has been internationally recognized. She is currently co-chairing the industrial symbiosis track of the International Sustainable Development Research Conference in Hong Kong in June 2010, and has been invited to deliver workshops and presentations in Mexico, Ecuador, Taiwan, Korea, and China. Tracy has more than 15 years experience related to sustainability and industry. Eco-Industrial Solutions Ltd. has offices in Vancouver and Montreal, and affiliate offices in Toronto.
Who Should Attend	This course will be valuable to: municipal staff (economic development, planning, engineering, parks and recreation, transportation, energy and water management, sustainability) municipal politicians utility companies developers business organizations/associations citizen groups anyone directly involved (or soon to be involved) in an Eco-Industrial Park or Eco-Business Zone project.
Course Price: Early Registration Date	$275
Course Price: Regular	$375
Sustainability Learning Centre - Continuing Education Units (contact hours)	Certificates of Participation in "Sustainability Education" will be awarded with 6 contact hours for this course.