Green City Conference Registration Package

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The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association invites you to attend the renowned International Association of Horticulture Producers International Green City Conference, Tour and Spring Meeting in 2016.

Come explore Canada’s beautiful West Coast and experience the fusion of green and urban.

Vancouver is hosting the 2016 Green City Conference, a place that is setting the standard in green industry practices. Set to become the greenest city in the world by 2020, and with numerous projects underway, it is sure to amaze and inspire.

Join delegates from around the world to learn about the importance of incorporating green design in urban development. Our line-up of international speakers will share practical examples and strategies of real green cities. Topics include the rise of green roofs in North America; Holland’s green solutions to societal challenges; a green response to an expanding neighbourhood, just to name a few. During the conference, there will be a speakers panel where you can interact with these leading authorities on green cities, as well as lots of networking opportunities.

The goal of the conference is to equip delegates with the tools to support their local green city efforts. During the week, you will discover why urban greening is so important, how to achieve practical and affordable solutions, and then actually experience it in action.

After a day and half of listening to influential speakers, delegates will be taken into the city for a day and half of tours. Walk on green roofs; explore the eclectic Granville Market; see the longest green wall in North America; explore the tree canopy 15 metres in the air; taste the rich cuisine of the city; touch the ocean, and so much more.

The Green City Conference is being organized by the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) and the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH). CNLA is a national landscape and horticulture association representing over 3,800 members in the landscape, retail garden centre and nursery sectors. AIPH represents horticultural growers associations across the world, promoting the benefits of green spaces in urban areas.

This conference is hosted around the world each year, giving delegates a chance to see innovations in urban green infrastructure and planning on a global scale. In 2016, the conference will be held in conjunction with the AIPH spring meeting, the European Landscape Contractors Association spring meeting and the CNLA Landscape Canada Summit.

By attending the Green City conference, you will place yourself at the heart of this important discussion. There will be plenty of opportunities to network and meet with like-minded individuals.

For further information, please contact CNLA at 1-888-446-3499, x.8680 or rebecca@cnla-acpp.ca

Sunday, March 13th Registration and Welcome Reception

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Monday, March 14th ELCA Board Meeting

8:00 am to 12:00 pm

AIPH Board Meeting

8:00 am to 12:00 pm

AIPH / ELCA Joint Strategy Session

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

AIPH Board Meeting continued

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Dinner at Mahony & Sons

6:30 pm

Tuesday, March 15th AIPH Spring Meeting

9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Landscape Canada Summit

9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Dinner at Steamworks

7:00 pm

Wednesday, March 16th Trade Show

8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Conference Greetings from AIPH

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Open Dinner

Thursday, March 17th Trade Show Conference continued Walking Tour Dinner at the Craft Beer Market

8:00 am to 1:00 pm 8:30 am to 12:00 pm 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 5:30 pm

Friday, March 18th Full Day Coach Tour Dinner at the Vancouver Aquarium

8:30 am to 6:45 pm 7:00 pm

Wednesday, March 16th 9:10 am to 9:50 am - Mike Harcourt Welcome to Vancouver, BC, set to be the greenest city by 2020. Discover the history behind this city and its journey to becoming green. Communities are the key to long term prosperity. This presentation outlines the importance of building communities with long term vision, with consideration to the environment, economic, social and cultural impact.

Mike Harcourt

Mike Harcourt was Mayor of Vancouver for three terms (1980-1986) and Premier of British Columbia (1990-1996). Harcourt is currently chair of the Advisory Board for the University of British Columbia’s Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability. In addition to acting as Chairman of Quality Urban Energy Systems for Tomorrow, he chairs the Canadian Electricity Association’s Sustainable Electricity Program Advisory Panel.

9:50 am to 10:30 am - Society and Green Spaces, Egbert Roozen Roozen will bring real life examples from challenges he has faced from his experience with Green City Holland and the Floriade organization, and the green solutions that were used to overcome them. He believes that greenery can no longer be considered for decoration only, but a contributing factor to the quality of the environment, biodiversity and human health.

Egbert Roozen

Egbert Roozen, the Director of the VHG Association in the Netherlands, the Dutch Landscape and Garden Contractors Association. Roozen’s background is in PR and Communications and has worked for other associations.

11:00 am to 11:45 am - Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Steven Peck, GRP, Hon. ASLA This session will provide an overview of the development and ongoing evolution of the green roof and wall industry in North America with emphasis on research, professional development and policy. Award winning projects will be provided as examples of the full range of benefits which are possible from across North America.

Steven Peck

Steven W. Peck is the founder and president of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC), a non-profit industry association that is working to rapidly build the green roof and wall industry across North America. GRHC advocates for public policy support of the industry, facilitates research, organizes two annual conferences – CitiesAlive and Grey to Green.

11:45 am to 12:30 pm - Measuring and Quantifying our Living Green Infrastructure Assets - Paul Ronan It is well known that if we measure what we do and place values on what we have, we will have a much better chance of managing them appropriately.

Public works and transportation have done this very well; however, our green industry has not kept pace when it comes to knowing the real costs of construction, maintenance and replacement of our treasured living green infrastructure. Establishing metrics by which to accurately cost and maintain these assets is crucial to making sure we have adequate funding resources allocated for their sustainable future. Find out what work is being done in this area and what we need to do to ensure politicians, leaders and senior managers are aware of these requirements.

Paul Ronan

Ronan is currently the Executive Director of the Ontario Parks Association (OPA).

He works closely with Landscape Ontario as a Professional Development Liaison and in his spare time, teaches Landscape Construction and Horticulture skills at Humber College. He represents OPA on the National Parks working group with the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association where green infrastructure policies and innovation are being developed and reviewed with a national perspective.

2:00 pm to 2:30 pm - Landscape Canada Summit Results, Phil Paxton The CNLA Landscape Canada Committee, along with the European Contractors Association and other key stakeholders, is meeting to discuss living green infrastructure on a global scale. The group will work together to find solutions, which will be presented during the conference.

Phil Paxton, CLM, CLT

Paxton is the Treasurer and Landscape Canada Chair of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association. During his 30 year entrepreneurial career to date, Phil has started and grown six businesses, all of which continue to prosper in the Calgary, Alberta area. He is the President and CEO of Bablake Ltd., and The Alpha Better Group of Companies, comprised of five separate companies.

2:30 pm to 3:15 pm - Drainscape to Create ‘Green’ Cities Daniel Roehr With the infrastructure to manage stormwater threats in cities becoming increasingly expensive to build or repair, the design community needs to look at alternative approaches. Living roofs present an opportunity to compliment ground-level stormwater control measures, contributing to a holistic, integrated urban water management system. This lecture offers an insight to design living roofs in combination with ground-level stormwater control measures to effectively mitigate stormwater in cities. Plants play a significant role in the aesthetic appearance and have a huge influence on the amount of stormwater run-off reduction of those measures.

Daniel Roehr

Assoc. Prof. Daniel Roehr is a registered landscape architect in British Columbia and Germany, a horticulturalist and gardener. Roehr has practiced in Europe, Asia and North America and run his own firms in Berlin and Shanghai. From 1995 to 2000, he was project architect of the groundbreaking water sensitive, award winning Daimler-Chrysler Living Roof Project, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin. He currently teaches at the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of British Columbia.

3:45 pm to 4:15 pm - Greetings from AIPH - Karen Tambayong Ms. Tambayong, Chair of the Green City Committee and Chair of the International Association of Horticulture Producers (AIPH), will bring greetings from the association and remark on green city efforts around the world. The Green City Committee seeks to set standards for green cities and to stimulate a real change in urban greening.

Karen Tambayong

Chair of the Green City Committee of the International Association of Horticulture Producers (AIPH). She also sits on the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry as well as the National Horticulture Council. Owner of Floribunda Nursery, Karen is well known as a motivator and activist in green development and speaks at events around the world.

4:30 pm to 5:00 pm - Garden Cities in China: Patterns of Development and Construction - Prof. Li Xiong Professor Li Xiong

Li Xiong, Dean and professor of School of Landscape Architecture, Beijing Forestry University, and also the director of Committee of Landscape Architecture of Office of the State Council Academic Degrees Committee, secretary general of National Master of Landscape Architecture Education Steering Committee, vice director of Committee of Landscape Architecture of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, vice president of committee of Chinese Association of Parks, vice director and secretary general of the Education Working Committee of Landscape Architecture, executive director of Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture, vice president of Beijing Rooftop Greening Association, editorial board member of Chinese Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Modern Landscape Architecture.

Thursday, March 17th 8:50 am to 9:50 am - City of Vancouver, Greenest City 2020 Learn more about this innovative city from the people that make it possible.

Staff from the City of Vancouver will share their thoughts and experiences on living in a truly green city. Participants will catch a glimpse into what it takes to reach the goal of Greenest City in the World.

City of Vancouver Staff

Katherine Isaac is a Planner in the Parks and Recreation department.

9:50 am to 10:30 am - East Clayton Neighbourhood Project Patrick Condon and Sara Barron The East Clayton Neighbourhood Project is the first phase of the Headwaters Project, a real-life demonstration of sustainable development principles and performance standards in a community neighbourhood environment. East Clayton will represent the first-time sustainable principles have been used in British Columbia as the basis for developing a new suburban community.

Patrick Condon

Mr. Condon has over 25 years of experience in sustainable urban design: first as a professional city planner and then as a teacher and researcher. He has worked to advance sustainable urban design in many jurisdictions, in the USA, Canada and Australia. He has successfully focused attention on how to make systemic change in the way cities are built and operated, notably in his East Clayton project in Surrey, BC. More recently, he and his research partners have collaborated with the City of North Vancouver to produce the “100 Year Sustainability Vision,” a plan to make the City of North Vancouver a zero-carbon community.

Sara Barron

Sara Barron is a PhD candidate in Forestry at UBC. The subject of her thesis is “The Role of Trees in Enhancing an Urban Environment”. Sara received her masters in Landscape Architecture from UBC and is the recipient of several awards for her studies. She has 8 years of professional experience working in sustainable urban planning

11:00 am to 12:00 pm - Pre-Tour Presentation, Bill Hardy, CLM Learn more about the sites you will be visiting on both the walking and coach tours. British Columbia local, Bill Hardy, will provide an in-depth backgrounder on the sites and their ‘green’ highlights.

Bill Hardy

Bill Hardy currently serves as the Chair of the Public Relations and Environment Committee for the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association. Bill is also the General Manager of Northwest Landscape Supply Ltd. and co-owner of Grow & Gather - Trice Farms.

Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel Delegates will stay at the Pan Pacific, a modern hotel situated on the waterfront with beautiful views of the Coastal Mountains, Coal Harbour and the city skyline. The Pan Pacific Hotels are committed to enviornmental sustainability, with local environment champions on staff at each location.

Coal Harbour A neighbourhood in downtown Vancouver, Coal Harbour is a section of the Burrard Inlet, lying between Vancouver and the Brockton Peninsula of Stanley Park. It is home to six floating homes.

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Situated nextdoor to the conference hotel, the Fairmont Waterfront boasts a 5 Green Key Hotel rating, making it one of the most environmentally friendly hotels in Canada.

Highlights include a rooftop garden and apiary, local organic menus, and a commitment to zero waste.

Olympic Village Developed by the Millenium Development Group, the Olympic Village is one of the greenest communities in the world. Built to house athletes of the 2010 Olympic Games, the Village uses innovative energy efficiency and sustainability systems, such as solar heating and green roofs.

Today it is a multi-purpose community, with approximately 1000 residential units, parks and retail outlets.

Historic Gastown The Gastown district began as one of Canada’s first cities, that was eventually incorporated into Vancouver in the 1880’s. The federal government declared it a National Historic Site in the mid 2000’s. It is known for its distinctive architecture and character.

Vancouver Convention Centre A LEED Platinum certified building, the Vancouver Convention Centre is home to Canada’s largest green roof, at six acres. The roof consists of over 400,000 indigenous plants and grasses, along with four beehives. The Centre is also committed to recycling, local food, and energy conservation.

Guildford Green Wall Built on an overpass, this 10,150 square-foot double sided green wall consists of 50,000 plants, most of which are native to the province of British Columbia. It is hydroponic and created with 100 percent recycled materials. The carbon sink of the wall is equivalent to 47 medium-sized trees.

Westminster Pier Park This 2.5 kilometre waterfront park is built equally on land and water. Winner of numerous awards for design and innovation, it is rejuvinated brown field site. The park is home to 19 tree species, 39 shrub and groundcover species and three species of ornamental grasses.

VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre & Discovery Hall This award winning ‘Living Building’ is shaped like an orchid and a true pioneer in green design. It is a LEED Platinum certified building, 100 percent water independent, and all the energy is supplied onsite by renewable sources.

UBC Botanical Garden Greenheart Canopy Walkway Winner of the 2015 Canadian New Garden Experience of the Year, the canopy walk is an experience not to be missed. Walk in the tree tops along 310 metres of suspended walkways through Douglas firs, Red cedars and Grand firs, most which are over 100 years old.

Granville Island Market This market is situated on Granville Island, a vibrant community in the heart of the city. Explore the colourful stalls of fresh food and other homemade products.

Stanley Park Seawall Begun in 1917 and completed by 1980, the seawall is part of the world’s largest uninterrupted waterfront path. The portion around Stanley Park is nine kilometres long and a popular spot for runners and cyclists.

Vancouver Aquarium Established in 1956, the Vancouver Aquarium was Canada’s first public aquarium. It has a global reputation as a leading marine science centre.

Situated in the middle of Stanley Park, it is a LEED Gold certified building (the first of its kind for a zoo or aquarium).

Airport Vancouver International Airport www.yvr.ca There are a variety of ways to get from the airport to the city: Car Rentals

Public Transportation

Taxis

Car rental facilities are conveniently located just steps from the terminal on the ground floor of the parkade.

You can get to downtown Vancouver in 26 minutes by taking the Canada Line rapid transit rail link to the Vancouver City Centre stop. The station is located between the International and Domestic terminals. $9 one way.

Taxis are available at taxi stands located on Level 2 of the Domestic and International Arrivals Area. Direct trips from the airport to the PanPacific Hotel begin at $35 one way.

Accomodation PanPacific Vancouver www.panpacific.com/vancouver Suite 300-999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC t: 604-662-3223 | t: 1-800-663-1515 | e: reservations@PanPacificVancouver.com A limited number of rooms have been reserved for conference delegates at a reduced rate of $285 (single) / $321 (double) per night plus applicable taxes and fees of 16.5%. All reservations include complimentary breakfasts served at the conference. You are responsible for your own hotel booking. Please contact the PanPacific Vancouver and quote Reservation ID CNLA0316 or visit https://resweb.passkey.com/go/CNLA2016 to book your room. You will be required to provide credit card details on booking to reserve your accomodation.

Please note rooms will only be reserved until February 28, 2016. Book early to ensure a spot.

Questions?

Rebecca Doutre, Event Manager - Canadian Nursery Landscape Association t: 1-888-446-3499, x8615 | e: julia@cnla-acpp.ca

Accompanying Persons If you are accompanying a delegate and will not be attending the conference portion of the event, there are a lot of things to see and do in this award winning city.

Vancouver offers travellers both outstanding opportunities for outdoor adventure and the sophisticated amenities of a world-class city. Take advantage of the city’s oceanside location, with plenty of green space and many recreation opportunities in the mountains 20 minutes north of downtown. After a busy day, linger over a glass of BC wine and a locally inspired meal, or unwind at one of Vancouver’s unique spas.

While this sea-level port city is known for its temperate climate, the surrounding snow-covered slopes are perfect for winter sports and breathtaking views of the city twinkling below. Vancouver is one of the few places in the world where it’s possible to ski in the morning and sail in the afternoon.

Visit www.hellobc.com for more ideas on what to see and do in Vancouver.

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FREE (for AIPH and ELCA delegates and invited guests)

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