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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