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Join CDFA this March 5th in Washington, DC for a first of its kind symposium that will explore the growing sustainable public finance industry. The nation has embraced green-principled and energy-focused economic development, and the public finance industry is gearing up for this monumental shift in policy and practice throughout the country. As part of CDFA’s commitment to developing the new Sustainable Public Finance Coalition, registration for this event is complimentary.
This symposium will explore three key areas of finance for sustainable projects: energy, green and infrastructure. Industry leaders will cover the latest developments at the federal and state level as they relate to the availability of financing and the growth of new and innovative tools for these projects.
This entire discussion will culminate with a group town hall focused on developing CDFA’s new Sustainable Public Finance Coalition, a special working group dedicated to developing this core body of knowledge and leadership for the development finance industry.
PROGRAM
| 8:00 am | Continental Breakfast & Registration |
| 8:15 am | Sustainable Public Finance: A Growing Industry |
The spotlight on sustainable development has never been more important and in-focus in our country's history. During this opening session CDFA and industry leaders will explore the growing green, renewable energy and infrastructure finance industry and the need for a unified voice in ensuring this continue growth and success.
As the nation embraces an energy independent future, the need to understand how to finance these important industries has grown. Over the past year, state and federal focus has shifted significantly to build resources and financing capacity for renewable energy projects. Today, a diverse landscape of financing options and opportunities exists. During this session CDFA will explore the renewable energy finance industry and the tools available for supporting an energy independent future.
The green development trend has spread nationwide and is being embraced by the planning, development, smart growth and transportation industries. The financing tools used to support green development, however, are still in the early stages of development and utilization. Green underwriting standards and historic and new markets tax credits are paving the way for supporting green development. During this session CDFA will examine the tools helping to turn our cities into sustainable green communities.
| 12:30 pm | Lunch on Your Own |
| 1:30 pm | Infrastructure Finance |
Infrastructure finance remains one of the most challenging issues for state and local governments. As the need for new investment in bridges, roads, brownfields, mass transit and other public and private infrastructure increases, the development of new tools and financing options becomes even more critical. Progress, however, is being made in these areas and during this session CDFA will explore the trends and best practices in infrastructure finance fueled by sustainable practices and smart growth principles.
| 3:30 pm | Sustainable Public Finance Coalition Town Hall Discussion |
To close out this important symposium, CDFA will conduct a group discussion to evaluate the present and future of the sustainable public finance movement. This discussion will lay the foundation for the ongoing development of CDFA's new Sustainable Public Finance Coalition.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This event is open to all interested stakeholders in the sustainable public finance industry from the private and public sectors. Public development finance professionals and private sector leaders from the lending, real estate, transportation and legal professions are encouraged to attend. Policy and community leaders, trade association and interest group representatives are also encouraged to participate.
LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS
This event will take place at the DoubleTree Washington DC in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. CDFA has negotiated a significantly reduced nightly room rate of $189 for attendees. To reserve a room, contact the DoubleTree Washington DC at (202) 232-7000. All reservations for the CDFA block must be made over the phone for this event. The reduced room rate is guaranteed until February 12, 2009, as long as rooms are available. After this date, neither CDFA nor the hotel can guarantee this rate. Please reserve your room early, and be sure to mention CDFA when making your reservations.
DoubleTree Washington DC
1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 232-7000
http://www.doubletreewashington.com
REGISTRATION
As part of CDFA’s commitment to developing the Sustainable Public Finance Coalition, registration for this event is complimentary. Please complete the registration information by clicking on the link above.