Parris Glendening, former Governor of Maryland, President, Smart Growth Leadership Institute
Parris N. Glendening is President of the Smart Growth Leadership Institute, and two term past Governor or Maryland, 1995 to 2003. As governor, one of his primary agenda items was the development strategy known as Smart Growth which focuses development in higher density mixed use centers that work well with transit, save energy and address environmental issues at their foundation. He led the creation of a Smart Growth Initiative for the state of Maryland and another initiative working with Trust for Public Land that helps states to align land use and water protection.
RIchard Register, on behalf of Fiona Ma, presented Jaime Lerner with an award of recognition for his accomplishments and influence on the State of California.
Here’s video, followed by a 5 minute interview with Mr. Lerner.
The full video (compliments of James Minton) in a much higher quality form will post first thing Thursday (once we have our ops in order). In the mean time, Ian brought a digital camera into the main hall and grabbed this preview of our opening plenary.
Curitiba, Brazil’s model sustainable city, was largely the brainchild of Jaime Lerner. As three-time mayor of the city, he created a rapid transit bus system, increased the amount of green space, and encouraged children and adults alike to recycle. Jaime Lerner joins host Steve Curwood in the LOE studios and says all cities have the potential for environmental success.
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