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SUMMARY:Distinguished Lecture Series: Fundamentals of Community Building featuring Nilsa Zacarias
URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4105969/distinguished-lecture-series-fundamentals-of-community-building-featuring-nilsa-zacarias/
DESCRIPTION:Land planning plays a critical role in shaping communities and guiding their sustainable development. This engaging presentation will explore how land use planners evaluate and design spaces--from green areas and residential neighborhoods to commercial and industrial sites--to align with a community's values, vision, and long-term goals.\n\nFeatured Speaker:  \nNilsa Zacarias, Director of Planning at Chen Moore and Associates, brings extensive professional experience in land planning and community development.\n\nDuring this Distinguished Lecture Series, Ms. Zacarias will highlight three key elements that serve as the foundation of effective community building:\n\n  * Proactive Public Participation\n  * Built and Natural Environment\n  * Economic Growth\n\n\n\nAttendees will gain insight into how community building integrates vision, regulations, and strategic partnerships to support thoughtful and successful planning efforts. The presentation will also examine how zoning laws and state and federal regulations inform land use decisions while prioritizing the needs and aspirations of communities.\n\nDrawing from her professional experience, this visually engaging presentation will feature real-world examples, including the development of the City of Westlake in Palm Beach County, the Proactive Public Participation Program (4Ps), and innovative planning approaches such as carbon neutrality and biophilic urbanism.\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6x1KSNBSildCJuu
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