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Trails Forum on February 3rd in Dearborn
The Michigan Recreation and Parks Association is having another trails forum on Tuesday, February 3rd in Dearborn.
A list of the trail forum sessions is on-line.
The fee for those already attending the conference is $65. For those just attending the trails forum, the fee is $105.
I will be there giving the presentation Building Urban Trails and Greenways with a collaborative effort in Detroit.
From the MRPA:
The MRPA Trails Greenways and Blueways Committee presents the 2nd state-wide trails forum.
The day long forum will consist of several case studies of successful trails. Presenters will include information specific to their trail on planning, construction and programming trails. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the successes and flaws in an educational format. Case studies include trail systems of Grand Rapids, Grosse Ille, Heart of Michigan, Detroit, Columbus, and others.
The lunch event will afford networking with trail experts.
The invited keynotes speaker of the forum is Tim O’Brien, former Vice President, Ford Motor Company. As deputy chief of staff at Ford, Mr. O’Brien was instrumental in Ford’s initiative of integrating sustainability into all aspects of its business strategy. Mr. O’Brien was the Ford Motor Company liaison in the Rouge Gateway Partnership. This public/private stakeholder group developed the Rouge Gateway Master Plan and Greenway. He championed the revitalization of the Rouge Center with its environmentally responsible manufacturing system and the largest green roof in North America. Mr. O’Brien is now an independent consultant specializing in “environmental mediation”.
Please join the MRPA Trails, Greenways and Blueways Committee for this day long forum of education and networking.