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February 3-5, 2011 - Charlotte, NC

Today, more than ever, we are faced with environmental and economic challenges that will define our generation, shape our future, and test our resilience as cities, regions, states and a nation. Join leaders from across the U.S. as we tackle these challenges head-on and demonstrate smart growth solutions that will reduce our dependence on foreign oil, create a green economy, assure a healthy population, and expand transportation and housing options for all Americans.

The Craigslist Foundation, in partnership with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), is now taking registrations for its 7th annual community building “boot camp.” 

The event will take place on August 14, 2010 at the University of California Berkeley.  Speakers include: Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist.org; Marsha Semmel, acting director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services; and Susan Benton, CEO and president of the Urban Libraries Council.

For more information, visit www.craigslistfoundation.org/boot-camp.  “Early bird” pricing is available through June 30.

“Aging in Place ” and “Green Living” might seem like an unlikely pairing. However, advocates from both camps have found many commonalities between the two.  Aging today is not solely an issue of health and finances; the issue of aging has developed into so much more than that because of drastic increases in life expectancy over the past century.  Unfortunately, poorly designed elder communities unfairly isolate individuals because of their age or capacity.  As a result, these auto-dependent communities create barriers for older individuals, but also create barriers to healthy living and civic engagement for all individuals.