[Press Release] : ‘Low Impact Development (LID) on the Ground: Economics and Logistics’

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 25, 2006

CONTACT: Public Works Department
Stormwater Outreach Program
(573) 817-6447

‘Low Impact Development (LID) on the Ground: Economics and
Logistics’
									
	(COLUMBIA, MO) - The city of Columbia is co-sponsoring a seminar
to discuss the opportunities and challenges of “Low Impact
Development” (LID). LID is becoming more popular as stormwater run-off
becomes a greater concern in growing cities. The city of Columbia is
currently proposing a stormwater manual that references many LID
technologies. Three developers from the Midwest will relate their
experiences in LID projects. An interactive panel discussion will
follow.
	Emcee: Rob Wolverton, vice president Central Missouri
Development Council
	Opening Remarks: David Nichols, chief engineer, city of Columbia
Public Works 
	Speakers: Cassie & Brian Burton REALTOR® and developer of
Oakbrook in Kansas City
	Speaker:  Dan Dutcher, vice president of Land Development for
Hubbell Realty in Des Moines
	Speaker: Jim Holtzman, principal and founder of Miracle
Design/Build in St. Louis
	Who Should Attend: Developers, engineers, planners, real estate
professionals, economic development staff, builders, stormwater
management staff, real estate bankers, municipal officials and others
interested in low impact development techniques
	When: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Sign-in begins at 9:30
a.m.)
	Where:  Courtyard by Marriott, 3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd.
(Directions from I-70: south on Hwy. 63 to AC Exit (Grindstone Parkway),
left on AC (Grindstone Parkway) to Lemone Industrial Boulevard)
	To Register: Send a check for $15 by noon Thursday, Nov. 2,
payable to Show Me Clean Streams. Mail check to: Show Me Clean Streams,
Attn: Scott Hamilton, 1110 S. College Ave., Columbia, MO 65201. Please
include your name, address, telephone and e-mail with your check. Buffet
lunch is included. For more information, contact Scott Hamilton, Show Me
Clean Streams, Tel. 573-882-9909 x3257, Fax. 573-882-4517, Email
scott.hamilton at mdc.mo.gov, Web site: www.HelpTheHinkson.org.
	This seminar is sponsored by Hinkson Creek Watershed Restoration
Project, Bonne Femme Watershed Project and Columbia Public
Works.	

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