Mobile Workshops
Participation in a mobile workshop is limited and at an additional cost. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and being prepared for inclement weather. Walking is involved.
* CM hours identified are approved and posted to http://www.planning.org/cm/log/. For more information, contact Nancy Eklund, AICP, at nancye@ci.puyallup.wa.us or 253-841-5462.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5
MW1 - Alternative Energy Research
10:15 – 11:45 a.m. CM: 1.25*
- Facilitator
- Joe Schiessl, AICP, City of Richland
- Presenters
- Birgitte Klaer Ahring, Ph.D., Washington State University
- Rick Orth, Ph.D., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Photo courtesy of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Join us for a tour of the state of the art Bioproducts, Sciences, and Engineering Laboratory (BSEL), a partnership between Washington State University and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The organizations are working together to develop and deploy sustainable biomass-based technologies that reduce our dependence on petroleum imports and improve energy security while reducing green house gas emissions. The $24M facility on the WSU-TC campus establishes the Tri-Cities as a center for world-class bio-based product research and development, creates a magnet for prominent scientists, and helps the Northwest agriculture industry be more competitive. Shuttle provided by Ben Franklin Transit. Admission will require security clearance to be facilitated by PNNL. Deadline to register for this mobile workshop is September 1, 2010. The Security Clearance Information Form must be completed and submitted also by September 1. Registrations received after September 1 will not be accepted.
Additional Fee: $25 Limit: 20 (U.S. Citizens only)
MW2 - Grape Production and Winemaking
1:45 – 5:00 p.m. CM: 1.5*
- Facilitator
- Joe Schiessl, AICP, City of Richland
- Presenters
- Tim Henley, Gordon Brothers Family Vineyards and Wines
Photo courtesy of Gordon Brothers Family Vineyards.
The Columbia Valley American Viticulture Area (AVA), contains seven of Washington’s AVAs, totaling more than 200 wineries and 20,000 acres of planted vineyards, representing 99% of all grapes grown in the state. Washington has become the number two wine producing state behind California because of the rapid growth of this industry. The workshop will travel to Gordon Brothers Family Vineyards and Wines overlooking the Snake River so that planners can learn more about the local conditions that make this area ideal for grape growing. Participants will learn the basics of the production operation at the winery, as well as have the opportunity to taste and purchase wine. The conference timing coincides this year with anticipated fall "crush" activities.
Additional Fee: $45 Limit: 18
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6
MW3 - Wineries and Tourism
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. CM: 2.0*
- Facilitator
- Joe Schiessl, AICP, City of Richland
- Presenters
- Thomas Henick-Kling, Ph.D., Washington State University, Tri-Cities
- Jim Holmes, Red Mountain Alliance
- Kim Shugart, Tri-Cities Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo courtesy of Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard
Wine production contributes significantly to the local economy and the industry has matured beyond basic growing and production facilities to cater to wine tourists. Tasting facilities, meeting rooms, concert venues, wedding locations and event centers are now commonplace amenities at wineries. This mobile workshop will take participants to Red Mountain where the reputation of the wines produced in this area has brought the area worldwide acclaim. Several wineries are clustered in this area and offer visitors a wide range of amenities. Representatives from the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau will describe the impact of wine tourism to the area economy. Participants will have the opportunity to tour, taste and purchase wine.
Additional Fee: $45 Limit: 18
MW4 - Clover Island Redevelopment
1:15 – 2:30 p.m. CM: 1.25*
- Facilitator
- Joe Schiessl, AICP, City of Richland
- Presenters
- Jeff Kossow, City of Kennewick
- Larry Peterson, Port of Kennewick
Photo courtesy of Port of Kennewick.
The Port of Kennewick is in the midst of redeveloping Clover Island, a manmade island in the Columbia River. Completed projects include two multi-story, mixed-use buildings, new marina, plazas, public art, a gateway arch, and a 62 foot navigation lighthouse, the first constructed in the US since 1962. Shoreline restoration work will be underway during the walking tour. Port Officials will highlight upcoming projects and offer lessons learned from their efforts. Shuttle provided by Ben Franklin Transit.
Additional Fee: $25 Limit: 20