Green Infrastructure Peer Exchanges are an opportunity to create carefully matched partnerships between eligible entities seeking assistance on implementing green infrastructure and those that have achieved green infrastructure success. For example, numerous areas of the country seek an understanding of how to integrate green infrastructure planning and management into their local government functions and strengthen the relationship with their master plan, zoning and subdivision ordinances, or they desire a greater integration of green/grey infrastructure planning, or are in need of a mechanism to develop a sustainable financing stream for green infrastructure, or a viable plan for long-term management.
The Green Infrastructure Planning Peer Exchange Program is designed to facilitate peer-to-peer learning by having the travel costs covered for a site visit. These visits can range from one to three days, may include travel for one to five representatives, and can be hosted by either the entity seeking expertise or the enity offering assistance. While formal training is a key component of any learning experience, the objective of the peer exchange program is to further green infrastructure initiatives by delivering valuable opportunities to speak with those who have faced the same challenges and developed possible solutions for delivering on-the-ground results.
The Green Infrastructure Peer Exchange Program is available to local, regional, and state government agencies, as well as non-governmental and non-profit organizations committed to implementing and managing green infrastructure planning initiatives in their area. Plans may be in the process of being conducted and implemented at the landscape/statewide level, regional/local level or site/project scale. It is expected that the applicant will have already initiated green infrastructure planning processes and is seeking additional technical assistance to achieve green infrastructure implementation and management goals.
To participate in the Green Infrastructure Peer Exchange Program, the following is required for review:
The peer exchange program will assist applicants in finding appropriate partners; however, applicants are expected to review www.greeninfrastructure.net for possible peer exchanges and have contacted the entity with expertise and obtained agreement to participate in the program as a mentor prior to submitting a formal application.
This program will cover all direct expenses associated with approved exchanges. Apply by March 31, 2012 to have your application considered for a 2012 exchange - applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until program funds have been expended. Preference will be given to geographic diversity, need, and demonstration of potential impact of peer exchange.
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