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RMLUI’S 21st Annual Land Use Conference
Event Dates: March 1, 2012 (All day) - March 2, 2012 (All day)
The Rocky Mountain West is characterized by majestic peaks, rolling prairies, rugged plains and vast open spaces. At the same time, the West is home to rapidly growing cities like Denver, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, Phoenix and Boise, as well as countless small towns trying to remain viable in an increasingly urbanizing region. Interestingly, as urban centers continue to grow, they are seeking to reconnect their local cultures and economies to what remains of their native ecology. Meanwhile, rural communities are looking for ways to support economic development while maintaining their strong ties to local landscapes and natural resources.
Wilderness Cities attempt to blend the wild and the urban seamlessly, to bring nature back into our communities. RMLUI’s 21st Annual Land Use Conference presents an opportunity to explore approaches to development that not only make Western communities vibrant economic centers, but also strengthen their connections to the land.
In addition to featuring plenary sessions focused on developing the Wilderness City theme, RMLUI will be presenting sessions in six issue area tracks:
- Cities and Social Equity
- Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
- Cutting Edge Innovations
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Land Conservation and Ecosystem Services
- Water
Learn about RMLUI Sustainable Community Development Code Framework >>
