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•. Page 1 of 1 <br /> i 4 . <br /> ULI Minnesota Offers "Navigating the New Norma" Workshop <br /> Workshops for Elected Officials: "Navigating the New Normal" <br /> ULI Minnesota has designed a workshop for cities aimed at elected and appointed officials, <br /> interested in economic development and land use.The concept and format are practical and <br /> replicable. One session has been scheduled for September and others are being planned. Below <br /> is a brief summary. <br /> Why these workshops? <br /> ULI Minnesota recognized that it has a wealth of land use and development expertise to help its <br /> municipalities attract new development, especially walkable, mixed use development.The <br /> question was where to begin.A task force was formed to develop a set of recommendations. <br /> The answer: Offer ULI's advice at a time and place of the city's choosing. Start by addressing <br /> their questions about changes in the marketplace, how their cities can attract the development <br /> they want, and how to develop private sector partnerships to get it done. The hope is that the <br /> workshops build on the success of previous initiatives by the ULI Minnesota Regional Council of <br /> Mayors and provide a two-way street for the public and private sectors to work collaboratively,to <br /> learn from each other,and to build trust.The concept of the workshops has been well received. <br /> (Click here for news article) <br /> What are the workshops? <br /> • ULI MN offers an interactive 2 hour workshop tailored for each city. <br /> •The three part workshop is designed to foster a dialogue about the opportunities and challenges <br /> inherent in a new economy based upon shifts in the market and changing demographics. <br /> 0 •The format permits developers,finance experts and municipal leaders to discuss what the <br /> market will support versus what the city wants for its community and why. <br /> •The workshop is perfect for a pre-Council or Planning Commission meeting work session. <br /> •The elected officials choose the time and place. <br /> •Click here for more information on the format of the workshops. <br /> What is the cost of the workshops? <br /> •The staff time for research and organization is supported by the Family Housing Fund and <br /> Minnesota Housing. <br /> • Host communities are only asked to arrange for a meeting location, cover printing costs,and <br /> provide refreshments for participants. <br /> What does the city council get from the workshops? <br /> Workshop participants will develop a better understanding of: <br /> •the impact of the'new normal'on their city's future growth patterns, demographic trends, and <br /> market preferences, <br /> •their city's household demographics, shifts in household moves, housing types, and labor and <br /> commute patterns with a focus on strategies to support a full range of housing choices <br /> connected to transportation options and jobs, and <br /> •strategies for how to position their community to attract the best quality development. <br /> What does ULI MN get from the workshop? <br /> ULI MN advances the ULI mission at the local level in a setting that builds trust between public <br /> officials and the real estate development community. <br /> For more information: Contact Caren Dewar, Executive Director, ULI MN (caren.dewar@uli.org) <br /> District Councils gm <br /> News You Can Use August 2011 <br /> irliMMIMIIIIMMIIIIIIIMMI111.111111.1111111 <br /> https://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email web_version.cfm?&message_id=1496659&user id=UrbanLa... 4/18/2012 <br />