April 2008:
Bringing Green to the Mainstream:
The TCC & The Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS held their
Lunch & Learn on April 17, 2008 --
Going Green with
“Green Globes”.
The guest speaker was Kevin Stover of The Green Building Initiative.
Aug 2007: The Downside of Development
Moratoria
We discussed the good, the bad, and the ugly
associated with development moratoria. Our expert panel included:
• Eric Braun, Land Use Attorney with Kennedy Covington;
• Rick Zechini, Director of Government Affairs with the NC Association
of REALTORS®;
• Bill Coleman, Cary Town Manager; and
• Rick Hester, Johnston County Manager
Info flyer download* Picture gallery*
April 2007: TCC’s First Lunch and Learn
of 2007:
This informative forum, entitled “Protecting the Environment and
Property Rights: Is there a Balance?,” discussed
current and pending environmental regulations and what they mean for
local property owners, citizens and business owners. We’ve invited a
distinguished panel of state and local experts who will discuss the
following: Federal and state storm water regulations; River and stream
buffer protection programs; Environmental mitigation programs; and other
environmental rules and regulations. Photo
gallery... Flyer* ..
Dec 2006: Public-Private
Partnerships for Schools:
Now that we have it…what do we do with it?
Presentation
(PowerPoint)
Oct 2006:
Guest Speakers Warn of the Dire Consequences of Smart Growth
at the TCC Lunch and Learn. The TCC and over 100
community leaders recently heard the sometimes inherent and
disparaging conflict between managing growth and so called
“smart growth” policies. more
...
June
2006: “Creating Open Space Networks Through Conservation Subdivision
Design” with guest speaker and national expert on conservation
design, Randall Arendt more ...
Feb 2006: Planning and Land Use Laws Have
Changed…
What Does it Mean for the Triangle,
Growth, Development & YOU? Featured speakers:
Eric Braun, Land Use Attorney, Kennedy Covington
Jason Barron, Land Use Attorney, Kennedy Covington spoke at TCC's Lunch
and Learn on February 22.
As of January 1, 2006, a series of planning and zoning laws went into
effect across North Carolina---including the Triangle. In addition to
providing for mandates on how local governments can implement moratoria
and rezone property, the new legislation also authorizes developers and
local governments to enter into development agreements. More information* ...
Dec
2005:
Making the Development Process Predictable:
Approximately 100 community leaders packed the meeting room
at the RRAR building in Cary to hear how Durham and Raleigh
are addressing the challenges with what is currently a slow
development approval process in both jurisdictions. Dan Howe
(Raleigh Assistant City Manager), Jim Tschupp (Raleigh
Assistant Inspections Director) and Ted Voorhees (Assistant
City Manager of Durham) outlined what changes they have
implemented to improve the process since the first of the
year. Jim Tschupp of Raleigh outlined what he called “low
hanging fruit” in terms of immediate changes to the approval
process, including the attorney certification program for
storm water documents for new developments. Ted Voorhees
explained how Durham has addressed several changes in its
newly adopted unified development ordinance. Voorhees also
said that the development community could see improvements
in the approval process when Durham gets its “one-stop”
permitting program implemented in 2006. All of the attendees
expressed their appreciation of TCC keeping the issue front
and center!.
August 23, 2005: Thinking Outside the Box:
TCC Explores Solution to School Overcrowding.
The Heritage Foundation’s
Ronald Utt was the featured speaker at the
TCC’s Lunch and
Learn. On August 23, 2005, Dr. Utt spoke about the use of
public-private partnerships for building schools. The TCC has
formally adopted a position paper*
on the use of public-private partnerships. A panel of local officials
and opinion leaders followed Dr. Utt’s presentation. Download Flyer & Registration* Summary of the meeting*
Apr. 11, 2005: Mayors of Raleigh Cary and
Durham Talk About Growth: Click
here* for highlights of TCC's first Lunch and Learn of
2005.
Dec. 28, 2004: Read All about TCC’s Lunch
and Learn on NIMBYISM more*
...
Nov. 1,
2004: From Not in My Back Yard to In
My Back Yard: Michael Thomsett has just written a book about
turning opponents to development projects into partners. His new book,
entitled "NIMBYism" will be the feature of our December 2 lunch and
learn. However, to learn how you can order your copy of his new book
click here* ...
Sept 9, 2004: NEW! TCC Teams Up With Raleigh
Chamber to Discuss Transit Oriented Development: In place of our
third quarter lunch and learn, the TCC is part of the Raleigh Chamber's
Community Success Forum scheduled for September 30, 2004. Please click
on the link for more information or visit
www.raleighchamber.org for registration information
more* ...
July 7,
2004: Learning from Portland
Oregon’s Planning Experiment: Read more about TCC’s Second Quarter
Lunch and Learn and Planner Rich Carson’s presentation
more ...
April 1, 2004: Guest Speaker and
Economic Expert William Fruth Speaks at TCC’s Lunch and Learn: On March 29, 2004, William Fruth told a packed full room of
Triangle leaders about how growth management regulations impact a local
economy. Download* a copy of his
presentation more ...
Mar 2004:
TCC’s June Lunch and Learn:
A Tale of Two Cities:
How Clark County, Washington & Portland Oregon
Manage Growth w/Guest Speaker Richard Carson, AICP, March, 2004 (register
today*)
March
2003: Smart Growth and Its Effects:
A spokesman for the National Center for Public Policy Research warns Triangle Leaders about the “Unintended Consequences" of Smart Growth Regulations---Read More about What Triangle Leaders Learned at TCC’s First Lunch and Learn of 2003,
March 2003
more ...
Sept. 2003: TCC's Lunch and Learn: Mayor Meeker vs. John Odommore ...
May 2002: Our
May Lunch & Learn featured “Restoration Economy…” with internationally acclaimed author and expert on revitalization, Storm Cunningham. Cunningham
addressed what he feels is a key untapped economic sector that deals with rebuilding cities, counties and rural economies…all while rehabilitating our ecosystems, fisheries and watersheds. Visit
www.restorationeconomy.com
for more information about this exciting new movement!
What others say about Cunningham’s new book and theory:
“This is an original, a first! Cunningham convincingly demonstrates that tremendous markets for new products and services hide just beneath the surface of the deteriorating
assets in our natural and built environments.”
-
William H. Hudnut, III, four-term Mayor of Indianapolis;
Past President, National League of Cities
“Storm Cunningham really nails it: This is THE book for 21st century corporate and political leaders!”
-
Dr. Bob Rosen, CEO H.C. International; author of Global Literacies & Leading People
Read all About TCC's Lunch and Learn Featuring Governing Magazine's Otis White...more*
Nov. 2001: A Recent Study Makes Case Links Higher Housing Costs to More Regulation/Suggests Reforms:
A recent study suggests that housing costs in certain areas of the country are higher than in other areas because of a direct correlation to an extended permit process or additional regulations (see TCC November 2001 Lunch and Learn
summary ). Click here* for
details of the survey.
TCC
more
To promote public policy
that encourages a balance among economic growth,
development, the environment, and community needs while
protecting the rights and interests of property owners.
June
2006: “Creating Open Space Networks Through Conservation Subdivision
Design” with guest speaker and national expert on conservation
design, Randall Arendt 
Apr. 11, 2005: Mayors of Raleigh Cary and
Durham Talk About Growth: 
April 1, 2004: Guest Speaker and
Economic Expert William Fruth Speaks at TCC’s Lunch and Learn:
What others say about Cunningham’s new book and theory:
