Technical Training

NOTICE: As of August 11, 2009 this webpage will no longer be updated.  All materials related to the Balanced Growth program can be found at balancedgrowth.ohio.gov. 

 

 

Planners, engineers, architects, attorneys, and local officials are invited to attend workshops on the implementation of the best local land use practices.  The workshops are organized in partnership with Kirby Date, AICP, The Countryside Program, Cleveland State University.

Basic Overview Workshops

Dates: November 2006 - January 2007

Materials: - Presentation (all materials are PDF files)

Technical Training Workshops

Dates: 2007-2008

Materials:

- Agenda
- Contact Information
- Request for Technical Assistance
- Introduction to Lake Erie Balanced Growth Program
- Best Local Land Use Practices: An Overview
- Focus on Stormwater
- Northeast Ohio EPA (stormwater)
- Northwest Ohio EPA (stormwater)
- Comprehensive Planning & Development Regulations
- Protective Regulations

 

Landscape Architect Sessions

Dates: June 4th - Cuyahoga Heights; June 26th - Bowling Green (cancelled)

Flier: Landscape Architect Session Flier (pdf)

Materials:

- Balanced Growth Overview - Riddle
- Intro to Best Practices - Date
- Stormwater 101 - Date
- NE Ohio EPA Stormwater Program - Bogoevski
- Sustainable Landscape - Cawrse
- Runoff Reduction - Date - Background Materials


Links:
- User Guide to BMP & LID Whole Life Cost Models (external link)
- Ohio Rainwater & Land Development Manual (external link)

 

 

Engineering Sessions

Dates: To Be Announced

Materials:

Links:

The Countryside Program - Kirby Date (external link)