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The Colorado River Development Symposium Inaugural

2001 Colorado River Development    Symposium 




                 Colorado River Development Symposium

                                                     River Mile 244.34 - 276.0

                                   Topock, Needles, Aha Macav Indian Reservation,
                                      Fort Mojave, Bullhead City, Laughlin, Nevada

                                   August 23/24, 2001


"Growing and Sustaining Economic and Ecological Vitality Along the Colorado River"

Symposium Statement

Our mission is to bring leaders from diverse disciplines together for the purpose of
communicating and sharing ideas, knowledge, and resources, in the field of
Sustainable Community Planning and Design. We believe that it is important to
inquire and have an ongoing dialogue about critical issues facing our desert
communities and our world ,as society, the environment, new technologies, and
other issues affect it. Fields such as, Architecture, Resource Management,
Science and Technology, Education, Leisure and Recreation, the Arts, Culture and
Humanities, are some of the areas we support. We are an apolitical,nonprofit group,
with an ethical, and synergistic approach. We feel that the unique perspectives
encouraged by our group, promote excellence and wi!1take us all beyond our scope,
into a realm where we are prepared to meet the future.

Windy River Institute

The Windy River Institute, founded April 1998, is the personal sustainability advocacy of founder, Melanie DeBo Stauffer, working under the umbrella of the 26 year old Institute of Cultural Affairs in Phoenix, Arizona. The Windy River Institute's purpose is to encourage development that better serves the economy, the environment, social and cultura! needs of the Colorado River Valley, from Topock to Davis Dam. The Colorado River Development Symposium is the Institute's first offering to the community, and is slated to be an annual event The Institute wiil sponsor programs and speakers throughout the
year for the benefit of the community.

Topics to be Covered

Concept overview

Colorado River Exposition Park model/specific plan reviews/examples of other waterfront/tourist communities plans and strategies

Architectural concepturalizations/landscaping

Economic development through Eco/Cultural Tourism niche market strategies (destination tourism)

Community development through progressive themes of design technologies, alternative living choices, quality of life (tourism expansion)

Branding marketing and publicity benefits and strategies for concept

Casino tie-in to concept "Green Hotelier" (WIFM)

Sustainable alternative energy and resource management for profits:  solar, wind, waste-stream management, recycling

Sustainable alternative building methods for desert settings and builders expo

Alternative housing along river front to include river access

Colorado River front riparian area conservation--Topock Wildlife Refuge

Expansion of River Heritage Walk from Davis Dam to Needles, California along both sides of river for 6~ miles, including major pedestrian bridge/restaurant/observation deck linking Arizona and Nevada. And expansion of pedestrian and cyclist/water taxis on river

Educational benefits for tri-state through science and technology, the arts

Jobs/training/technology skills

Urban renewal for Old Bullhead City

Continuing restoration and revitalization on Needles historic restoration project at Expo entrance

Entrepreneurial opportunities

Eco industrial manufacturing, designation of Mohave County as "green zone"

Arts and culture, quality of life/community park concept for tri-state residents within exposition park setting

Entertainment

Recreation

Land aquisition-Bl.M, state lands, Indian lands etc.

Government regulations, rules, permits, evaluations, considerations of Corp. of engineers etc.


Friday, August 24
The River Queen Beach House Annex

Day One: Why Pursue Sustainability?
Frame the Big Picture

• Why? The Economics of Sustainability

Marketing, public relations, and branding opportunities
Alternative energy and resource management (solar, wind, waste
management, water quality--natural recharge systems, recycling, etc.)
Alternative building methods (less costly up front, or more costly up
front and much less expensive over time)
Costs of non-sustainable activities


• Why? Eco-Cultural Tourism 

(discussion of expansion of the existing tourism industry cluster as a special niche and
identification of market strategies and project concepts)
• Exposition Park (example and actual application in the community of sustainable technologies and practices)

Design technologies and green construction methods
Energy
Alternative housing
Waterfront Development

Sustainable Master Planned Community (living examples are actually toured by people all the time--Civano, Disney, Duany, etc.)

Riparian conservation areas (binding, non-motorized boating, hiking, bike paths etc.)

River Heritage Walk (Davis Dam to Needles along both sides of the river)

 

Why? Processional Outcomes

Tri-State area improvements to quality of life as a result of industrial economic development and expanded tourism

Cutting edge science and technology
Improved educational opportunities
Increased job opportunities and training
Entrepreneurial opportunities
Cultural and educational amenities
Broader entertainment and recreation opportunities


• Revitilization of Old Bullhead City

• Revitalization of the Needles train station

Saturday, August 25

The River Queen Beach House Annex

Day Two: Planning and Designing a Sustainable Region

Paint the Big Picture (Land Use and Transportation Mapping for major types of uses)

Open Space/Preservation Areas (include river access and wildlife corridors)

Mixed Use neigbborhood (housing and basic goods and services); preserve and revitalize what exists today

Transportation Linkages (where and what type) vehicular, boat, ped/bike, transit: Roads, streets, paths, bridges, docks, etc.

•Draw in the Detail (site specific desired uses on the big picture land use and transportation map)

Design Charrette (environmental design and architecture concepts for specific uses and transportation facilities)

10 AM - 5 PM.: 12 Sustainable Development Workshops


Sunday, August 26

Day Three: Making it Happen

Foundational Work to Date (synopsis and overview of all the various planning
and development efforts--presented by those who did the work if possible)


Barriers and Opportunities (interactive process using both foundational work
and conference participants' viewpoints)


Land Use (identify ownership, planning control, zoning, existing uses, use
limitations, possibility of alternative use designations, etc.)--Are the
stake holders for the full geographic area presented in the Big Picture all
present?

Economic DeveloRment (review of existing industry clusters, brainstorm
desired expansion of industries, opportunities for development to house
new business, physical, energy, and communications infrastructure needs,
housing needs for population growth, quality of life needs (schools), etc.)

 

•Getting it Done (next steps)

Barriers and Opportunities summary review
Action steps required
Collaborative relationships required (Coalition)
Funding needs and opportunities

Foundational Research

"Building on the Past"

This symposium has been developed with a strong foundation of research into the history, development and planning of the Tri-State area, to develop a focus for exploration for the symposium that has led to the initial premise.

Focus Future, Bullhead City, AZ, December, 1999

AZ Main Street, Bullhead City, 1997

Kingman, RUDA T Study, 19 June, 1998, Robin Gordon (602) 280-8722

Airport Authority, Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport Economic Benefits, Oct. 2000

MECCEDA Mohave C.E. Develop Auth Inc., Profile arbatis@mecceda.com

Bullhead City General Plan, Price/Waterhouse Study

Convention Center

Davis Camp Marina

Visitor Center Proposal, Olivia McCormick, Chair

Laughlin Visitor Profile, 1996-97

Laughlin Visitor Profile, ·1999-2000

Trends and Characteristics, Bullhead, AZ EDA, Sept. 2000

City of Buifhead Community Newsletter

Defining the Economic Int. Between Laughlin NV, Buflhead City, AZ, Jan 99

Hot Prospects Bui/head City, AZ B of C

Seminar/B. Riiey, The Flow of AAoneyand Its impact on Local Economies, NA!OP

Mohave County Parks/Convention Center Planning for Davis Camp and Marina, '1999

AZ Dept. of Com Acert (tourism) AZ planning, Aug. 2000

Best of Both Worlds, Bullhead City, AZ BCED Auth. inc.

National League of Cities Tourism and Entertainment, as a local economic

development strategy, Aug. 2000

Focus Future Inner/ Outer Image Action Chair Research, 1999-2000

Colorado River Heritage Greenway Project

Strategic Planning Session on Image, March 2001

The State Phenomenon Vie/eo, Bullhead City, AZ


Additional Research 

Chattanooqa Tennessee:

Sustainable Urban Renewal Development, Rocky Mountain Institute

Planning the Future Architect Profile, Architect Gordon Schwabach ASU School of Architecture Emeritus

AZ for Cultural Development Assessment, Bullhead City Overview

RUDAT, AIA Washington, DC (202) 626-7300,1 (800) 242-3831, www.aia.org.

RUDAT. Regional Urban Design Association Team

CANMEX/HYW

Creative Culture Center Lake Havasu, AZ

Mohave Generating (702) 298-1191 Ken Smith Environmental Affairs, Educational Services

Historical Society Colorado River Museum, Mary Hughes Bullhead City, AZ


Speakers

Melanie DeBo                         Host Speaker, Founder, Windy River institute

Ron Tatasclore                       Landscape Architect, President of ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects). Associate, E Architecture Group, Phoenix, AZ. www.egroup.com

Katherine Emery                     Landscape Architect, Executive Committee Member-At-Large, ASLA, Landscape Architect, City of Glendale, AZ

Anthony Floyd                         Architect, Sustainable Building Manager, Scottsdale GreenBuilding Program.www.scottsdalegreenbuilding.com

Terrell Shorb                           Sustainable Communities Sustainable Community Development Program, Adult Degree ProgramPrescott College, Prescott AZ.www.prescottcollege.sa.edu.au/

Lorna McLeod                         Arts and Culture Non Profit Organization Coordinator, Executive Director of both, New Earth Foundation and Department of Arts and Culture, Sedona, AZ. Former Liaison for Economic Development, Sedona, AZ. www.newearthfoundation.com

Leander Lewis                         Environmental, Arizona Clean and Beautiful. www.arizonacleanandbeautiful.com

Leonard Mitchell                     Eco-Industrial, USC Center for Economic Development, Co –Director US Dept. of Commerce, Cornell University/USC National Center for Eco-lndustriat Development. www.cfe.comell.edu/wei/eidp.html

Dr. Dallan Timothy                  Tourism, AZ Dept. of Tourism, Recreational Manaqernent and Tourism

Mitra Khazi                              Commerce, AZ Dept. of Commerce. www.arizonadept.ofcommerce.com

Eric Holm                                Eco-Tech, Executive Director, Living Technologies (Waste Management). Taos, NM. www.livingtechnology.com

Blair Ballard                             Architect, Principal, Blair Ballard Architect, Laguna Beach,CA.

Architect, !MAX Theater Chain. Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters New Pavilion Grounds and Laguna Bowl restoration. www.foapom.com

Rhys Roth                               Alternative Energy, Principal Planet Solutions Wind Power Altematives. www.climatesol utions .org

Scott Anderson                       Riperian Planning, Executive Director Riparian institute, Gilbert, AZ.Former City of Giibert Planning Director. www.riparianinstitute.com

Mark Myers                            Landscape Architect, Jones and Stokes Landscape Architects, Chandler Wetlands Project. www.jonesandstokes.com

Scott Drapkin                          Planning and Zoning Director, Planning and Zoning Director, City of Laguna Beach, Specific Plan Developer. www.scag.org/homepages/lagunabeach/frmainol.html

Ignacio Sal                              Marine Architect, AlA Director of Planning, University of Arizona School of Architecture

Cameron Andrews                  Marketing, Principal, Piercom. Marketing, Santa Monica, CA

TBA                                         Marketing, Landor and Associates, Branding and Marketing
Specialists, San Francisco, CA.wwwlandor.com

Sandy Mandler                       Architect, AlA Architect, Executive Director, Environmental Projects, AlA, HOK, San Francisco, CA. www.hok.com; www.aia.org/pia/cote

Steve Morton                          Architect, HOK, San Francisco, CA. Economic Analysis

Jim Wiegle                              Director, Executive Director, ICA Institute for Cultural Affairs,Phoenix, AZ

Paolo Solari                             Architect, Founder, Areo SantLwww.arcosanti.com;
www.clean-air.org/arcosanti.htm

Tomiki Tamura                       Architect, Arco Santi

Rudy Guqllamo                       Arts Management, AZ Commission for the Arts Initiative for Economic Development and Tourism through the arts.
www.arizonaarts.org; www.azcd.org

Rona Fried                              Eco Management, CEO Founder, Sustainable Business. Com. www.sustainablebusiness.com

Ray Anderson                         Key Note Speaker, CEO, interface. www.interfaceinc.com

Gordon Schwaback                Key Note Speaker, Builder/Developer, Dean Emeritus ASU School of Architecture, Protege, Frank Lloyd Wright, Principal and Founder, \/. Schwa back and Associates. Has prepared plans for significant planned communities in Arizona, including Fountain Hills. and Former Director, citizens-centered program--Scottsdaie Visioning

Michael Kinsley                       Eco Management, Houston Banks Rocky Mountain institute, Sustainable Urban Renewal. www.rockymtinstitute.com

Larry Friedman                       Tourism Nevada Department of Tourism, Las Vegas Convention Authority

TBA                                         Planning & EcoTourism Representatives from San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio, Texas, Las Vegas Springs Cultural Park, Las Vegas, NV, Guadalupe River Park, San Jose CA, Sedona Cultural Park, Sedona, AZ

Roger Brooks                          Tourism Marketing Roger Brooks Associates, Seattle, WA

Bruce Beckmen                      Director, Tourism Director of US Tour Operators. Associate, Travel Conservation Foundation on Tourism

Becky Gaspar                         Cultural Development Arizona for Cultural Development

Jim Yawen                              Eco Management Project Manager, Walt Disney Imagineering, The Nature Conservation Learning Center, Disney Wilderness Preserve, Orlando, FL

Cathy Rymen                         Master Gardner University of Arizona Master Gardener Program

TBA                                         Horticulture Representative, National Society for Horticulture

TBA                                         Horticulture Representative, Webster Desert Botanical Gardens,Phoenix, AZ

Graham Chasum                    EcoTourism Natural Tourism, Reno, NV

Ken Rhyne                              Culture and Sustainability Senior VP, The Presnell Group, Cultural Issues and Sustainable Design "Red Architecture" (Indian Gaming), Atlanta, Georgia. www.presnellgroup.com

John Schaeffer                       Eco Management Founder and Executive Director, Solar Living Institute

Janine James                         Architect Principal, The Moderns, NY, NY. Architects for theSundance Cinemas; emphasis on holistic approach with focus on community building block sustainability

David Jarvis                            EcoManagement CEO and Vice Chairman, Hilton International, Chairman of IHEI's International Council, International Hotels Environmental Initiative--works with hotel industry towards sustainable, financially rewarding and TOM business. Future Publishers of Green Hotelier Magazine

David Johnston                       Green Building Lecturer and Author of Building Green in a Black and White World

Tony Brown                            EcoManagement, ECOSA Foundation, Prescott, AZ. www.ecosainstitute.org/faculty.html


 

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