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Transit-Oriented Development for All Ages

Join us on Nov. 30 at the Transit-Oriented Development for All Ages workshop to learn how your community can include all-age thinking in the transit development (TOD) planning process, and in plans to increase transit readiness.

More communities are looking for ways to enhance livability, particularly as jurisdictions recognize the impending growth of their older adult populations over the next century. As people live longer, more of your community’s older residents will need environments that are better suited for mobility, health and independence. Transit-Oriented Development is one way to create appealing, economically vibrant and livable neighborhoods. Overall, TOD is a story of success. However, implementing it has its challenges.

This workshop will offer:

  • Key findings from the recent AARP Public Policy Institute report “Communities are Embracing Development near Transit: A Snapshot of Transit-Oriented Development Support across the United States.”
  • The region’s vision for transit – Smart Moves.
  • Insights and experiences on TOD from regional transit, local jurisdiction and development professionals.
  • Suggestions on adapting TOD planning for communities with few – or no – transit options.

Presenters:

Mariia Zimmerman
Mariia Zimmerman is Founder and Principal of MZ Strategies, LLC – an urban planning policy firm located in Richmond, Virginia, serving clients across the country. With over two decades of experience in the public and private sectors, Mariia has led a wide range of technical, research and planning efforts addressing such critical community needs as infrastructure policy and affordable housing to community development finance and anti-displacement strategies.

Panel:

  • Brien M. Starner, Director Economic Development, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA)
  • Gerald (Bo) Williams, Lead Planner, Long Range Planning & Preservation, City Planning and Development, city of Kansas City, Missouri
  • Ryan Tull, Director of Multifamily Development, Matt Adam Development Co.

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About the Professional Network

The Communities for All Ages Professional Network supports elected officials and city staff in assessing the age-friendliness of their jurisdictions, provides concrete ideas for discussion and planning, and serves as a forum for city and county staff to share best practices.

The Professional Network continues the work of the First Suburbs Coalition and KC Communities for All Ages during the past four years as part of Community AGEnda, an initiative to help cities prepare for changing demographic trends.

Transit-Oriented Development for All Ages

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017
8 a.m. Networking and Continental Breakfast
8:30–10:30 a.m. Workshop

Mid-America Regional Council
Board Room
600 Broadway, Suite 200
Kansas City, Missouri

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Registration deadline
Nov. 27, 2017

Registration is limited to 90 attendees. There is no fee to participate in this Professional Network workshop, but registration is required.

AICP credits: CM | 1.75


Event questions: Cathy
Boyer-Shesol at 816-701-8246 or cboyer@marc.org.

Registration questions:
Bev Wilson, bwilson@marc.org,
816-701-8234.


The Professional Network is supported through grants from WJ Brace Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A.,Trustee; Menorah Heritage Foundation; Roger A. and Corinne R. Durkee Fund, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation; MARC Area Agency on Aging; and, Truman-Heartland Community Foundation.

Mid-America Regional Council
600 Broadway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64105
ph. 816-474-4240 | fax: 816-421-7758
www.marc.org

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