Madison, WI - March 5, 2008. Neighborhood leaders will learn about development financing, sustainable urban design, and engaging residents in neighborhood development and traffic projects at the 2008 Mayor's Neighborhood Roundtable to be held on March 8, 2008 at CUNA Mutual Group Training Center. The general session will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a welcoming message from Mayor Dave Cieslewicz. Five workshops and three demonstration projects will be offered during the one-half day event. The free event is sponsored by the City of Madison, Madison Gas and Electric, and CUNA Mutual Group

WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 8:00 AM

WHERE: CUNA Mutual Group Training Center, 5910 Mineral Point Road

WHO: Neighborhood Associations and interested citizens throughout City of Madison

WHY: To help citizens more efficiently utilize government services, learn about successful projects undertaken by other neighborhood groups, and to empower neighborhood leaders to make a difference in our community.

Registration for the 2008 Mayor's Neighborhood Roundtable is available at http://www.cityofmadison.com/neighborhoods/NeighborhoodConf2008/index.cfm or call 608-267-8727 to sign up now!

8:00 - 8:30 Registration
8:30 - 9:00 Welcome by Mayor Cieslewicz

Workshops

9:00 -10:15

Developer Financing Fundamentals: Infill Development Projects
Development Review: Simple Tools for Neighborhoods to Use Creating Sustainable Neighborhoods
Launching Projects That Engage Neighbors
Coffee Chat: Neighborhood Leaders

Break and Demonstration Projects

10:15 - 11:00

Google SketchUp: 3-D Modeling of Buildings
Green Neighborhood Event Recycling
Timebanking: Tapping into People's Assets
Grab a cup of coffee and stop-in to the mini-demonstration or informational sessions or just network with other leaders.

Workshops

11:00 - 12:15

Developer Financing Fundamentals: Infill Development Projects
Development Review: Simple Tools for Neighborhoods to Use
Creating Sustainable Neighborhoods
Launching Projects That Engage Neighbors
Coffee Chat: Neighborhood Leaders