2013 Neighborhoods, USA
Call for Presentations
Neighborhoods, USA's (NUSA) Program Development Committee is now accepting 90 minute workshop proposals for NUSA's 38th Annual Conference on Neighborhood Concerns being held in Minneapolis, Minnesota from May 22 - 25, 2013. We are accepting proposals which pertain to the following workshop tracks that are delivered from the lenses of cultural diversity/inclusion, social justice and equity which create opportunities for generational leadership growth:
- Developing Action Steps for Sustainability - Leaders and volunteers from neighborhoods, congregations, schools, businesses and government merging resources and thoughts together to support different environmental programs/policies that engage the community around green infrastructure, clean energy models, green building design, storm water management, climate change planning, tree canopy and air quality.
- Using Collaborative Partnerships that Reshape Neighborhood Success- Residents, neighborhood and community organizations, public and private sector organizations integrating data collection, GIS mapping, resident and stakeholder assets that drive design, financing, and implementation of diverse neighborhood initiatives while multiplying overall neighborhood impact, participation and inclusion.
- Building a Creative Economy - Residents and other stakeholders building and empowering communities through the formation of cooperatives, creative economic sectors, business incubators, Art Districts, and urban agriculture initiatives; organically taking advantage of emerging neighborhood and local opportunities of innovation and necessity to create a more level economic playing field for diverse communities.
- Forging Safe & Prepared Communities - Demonstrate community-based crime prevention strategies supported by multiple stakeholders that foster enhanced safety and livability while reducing overall neighborhood crime. In addition, highlight programs that model effective collective-community response in planning, coordination, and implementation and recover to assist neighborhoods beyond natural disaster.
- Pursuing Healthier Lifestyles - Learn about partnerships between communities, universities, and health care organizations that support healthier lifestyles. Initiatives such as biking and walking; locally grown food; and alternative approaches to personal and community health care from across the country will be highlighted, with an emphasis on exploring cultural health Initiatives which broaden awareness and access.
- Partnering with Youth to Expand Leadership - Learn about innovative youth-led, youth designed and youth run programs and the strategic partnerships they used to develop and sustain their project or programs. Emphasis is on creative partnerships, funding, and telling the stories of how ideas were formed and implemented.
- Redefining Neighborhood Stabilization - Neighborhoods leading on the ground efforts for promoting economic revitalization through innovative foreclosure prevention, housing development and rehab, commercial corridor development, transit oriented development, multi-modal transportation, anchor institutions, financial education, and wealth building; implementing best practices for economic growth and protecting neighborhood assets.
- Organizing for Social Justice, & Change - Neighborhoods across the country are organizing using different styles and methods to support social justice and change about inclusion and diversity. Methods ranging from faith-based, issue oriented, asset-mapping, among others, are focused on impactful social change.
- Creating Community Media - Going Viral with Local Impact - Building and sustaining community driven media movements that tap into the vast world of technology and communication. Solving and communicating complex neighborhood issues through newsletters, web sites, blogs, e-lists, community newspapers, television, radio and a vast array of social media outlets.
All proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. (East Coast Time), November 2, 2012 in order to be considered and must follow the "Proposal Outline" as shown below.
Please email your proposals to both of the following:
Minneapolis, MN Conference Coordinator
Email: ncr@minneapolismn.gov
and
Neighborhoods, USA Program Development Chair, Richard Whipple
Email: rwhipple0373@att.net
Proposal Outline
Workshop Information:
- Workshop title.
- Description - should be 50-60 words maximum. This will be used to prepare the conference registration and program booklets.
- Extended Description - 300 word maximum, including a minimum of three learning objectives.
- Information on the intended outcome of the session (share information/success or provide attendees with tools/guides to transform their own neighborhood).
- Information on take away opportunities (tools, strategies, resources, best practices, etc.).
- List Primary and Secondary Conference Tracks.
- Session Format - i.e. debate, clinic, moderated session, panel, etc.
- AV equipment to be used.
Proposers Information:
- Name, Title
- Company / Organization
- Address, City, State and Zip
- Phone: Daytime, Evening and Fax
- Email Address
Session Organizer's Information (if different from the proposer):
- Name, Title
- Company / Organization
- Address, City, State and Zip
- Phone: Daytime, Evening and Fax
- Email Address
Panelist Information (list for each panelist):
- Name, Title
- Company / Organization
- Address, City, State and Zip
- Phone: Daytime, Evening and Fax
- Email Address
- Describe experience in presenting this workshop topic.
- Describe overall presentation experience.
Include statement confirming the panelist is aware of the submission and agrees with the terms and conditions described below.
Terms and Conditions
Proposals must be submitted in prescribed "Proposal Outline." Proposals must be submitted electronically via email and received by 5:00 p.m. (East Coast Time) on November 2, 2012. Submissions not using the prescribed "Proposal Outline," received after the deadline or with missing information will not be considered. Speakers are required to pay conference registration fees.
The following AV equipment will be provided in each workshop room: laptop, LCD projector, screens, laptop tables, easels and markers. Presenters will need to provide anything additional at the presenter's cost.
Workshops will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2012 and Friday, May 24, 2013. Speakers must be available on both days until actual workshop time is confirmed. The Workshop Selection Committee reserves the rights to merge workshops and panels as it sees fit. Priority will be given to panels with grassroots neighborhood leadership.
Last updated Jul. 31, 2012