2009 Green Cities Conference and Expo
April 19-21, 2009
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon


Overview

Increased civic energy aimed at greening America's cities has inspired the National League of Cities to sanction its first Green Cities Conference and Expo, which will be held April 19-21, 2009 in Portland, Oregon.

In cities across America, environmental issues aren’t trendy; they are fundamental realities that alter the health, economic viability and growth of communities. Local government officials and staff strive to implement green initiatives and innovations that bolster the economic and physical health of cities.

While green conferences are springing up around the country for both consumers and business to business, the 2009 Green Cities Conference and Expo will focus on the unique knowledge and resources needed by city governments.

Exhibits/Programming

At the 2009 Green Cities Conference, city representatives and those that work with them will find everything in one place to launch or enhance green initiatives in local communities — access to a large and targeted group of experts, vendors, planning activities, tools and real world examples.

Exhibits

A comprehensive showcase of green technology, ideas and practices will be featured in the 2009 Green Cities Expo. Groups wishing to share their knowledge, services or products are encouraged to contact the Green Cities exposition hall coordinator, Jon Kardon at (504) 293-2615 or kardon.jon@gmail.com.

Programming

It takes a team to green a village (city or town), and programming at the 2009 Green Cities conference is designed to help city green teams update or develop comprehensive sustainability plans.

Support networks are critical to the development and implementation of such a comprehensive initiative. For participants who attend without an existing team, National League of Cities will connect them to other conference attendees and create support networks that they can maintain when they return home.

At the 2009 Green Cities Conference and Expo find:

• An exposition of vendors with environmentally friendly products and services
• Networking and action planning sessions
• Opportunities to update or develop comprehensive sustainability plans
• General sessions, workshops about programs that work
• Pre-conference mobile workshops that show why Portland, Oregon is consistently ranked as one of America’s greenest cities
• A post-conference connection to a 2009 Earth Day event

Visit the 2009 Green Cities & Expo web page frequently for updates about programming. In the coming months, more details about the Green Cities Conference & Expo will be made available on the NLC website and through member publications.  Online registration is scheduled to open August 1, 2008. Join the Green Cities Conference & Expo e-alert for periodic updates by sending an email to dwyer-morgan@nlc.org

Learn More about Greening America’s Cities

City-Centered Green Initiatives and Programs
City Showcase Green Practices
Nations' City Weekly Archive