Conference Proceedings
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Union League, Philadelphia, PA
On November 1, over 200 public and private professionals examined some of the creative partnerships in and around Philadelphia that are making a difference in today's tough economic climate. Held at the Union League in Philadelphia, the event attracted municipal officials, community activists, developers, urban designers, and numerous others that are working to enhance the livability of our communities.
Highlights of the day included a panel of federal officials who discussed the Sustainable Communities Partnership; a lunchtime welcome by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter; and an engaging keynote address by William Penn Foundation President, Dr. Jeremy Nowak. Concurrent sessions allowed attendees to learn more about creative partnerships in energy efficiency, transit-oriented development, municipal shared services, historic preservation, and more.
Selected presentations and Conference Proceedings
are available below
Selected Presentations from Concurrent Panel Sessions
Panel A: Making it Happen:
Partnership for Energy Efficiency
Christine Knapp, Manager of Public and Client Relations,
Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster
Elizabeth Compitello, Research Analyst, DVRPC
Roger Clark, Esq., Manager, Sustainable Development Fund,
The Reinvestment Fund
Panel B: It Takes a Transit Village
Vivian Baker, Assistant Director, NJTransit
Jennifer I. Rodriguez, Deputy Vice President, Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha
Panel C: The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Invent It:
Institutional Investment in Camden City
Paul Katz, M.D., Founding Dean, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Amanda Bauman, Manager of Community Service, Campbell Soup Company
John Schwarz, Vice President of Facilities and Support Services,
Cooper University Hospital
Greg Gamble, Director of Economic Development, Rutgers University-Camden
Panel D: Learning to Share:
Municipal Shared Services and Partnership Agreements
Stephanie Teoli, Township Manager, Upper Makefield Township and President,
Bucks County Consortium
Panel E: Loquacious about Landmarks:
The Story Behind the Preservation of
a Behemoth Post Office and a Legacy Landscape
Tony Rimikis, Senior Vice President, Brandywine Realty Trust and
Frank Graumann, Principal, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Architecture
Peter Williamson, Vice President, Natural Lands Trust
Panel F: A Winning Team:
Creating Shared Value Through Public-Private Partnerships
in Sports Stadium Development
Shawn Jalosinski, Executive Director, Sports Complex Special Services District
Panel G: Take a Walk Outside:
Creating a Regional Trail Network and Building a Movement
Jeannette Brugger, Planner, Philadelphia City Planning Commission
Kay Sykora, Director, Schuylkill Project
Anna Brendle, Program Officer, Pottstown Health & Wellness Foundation
Panel H: Keeping it Fresh and Local:
Partnering for Healthier Communities and Local Economies
Alethia Calbeck, Director of Philly Homegrown,
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation
Claire Baker, Program Manager, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Brian Lang, Associate Director, The Food Trust
