53RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

JUNE 9 - 12, 2019 OMAHA MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN AT THE CAPITOL DISTRICT OMAHA, NEBRASKA

On behalf of the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency, we are thrilled to welcome you to Nebraska and Iowa as we host NARC’S 53rd Annual Conference. We hope you enjoy your time here and that you take advantage of the many opportunities the region

has to offer.It’s an exciting time here as much growth and redevelopment is underway on both sides of the Missouri River. The population of the Greater Omaha region is expected to eclipse one million by 2025 with continued growth through 2050. MAPA’s work in transportation, community development, and through its Heartland 2050 regional visioning project is helping the region prepare to meet its future needs. We value our partnership with NARC and look forward to interacting with you during the conference.Douglas KindigMayor, La Vista, Nebraska Chair, MAPA Board of Directors

Welcome to the Heartland! On behalf of the National Association of Regional Councils’ Board of Directors and Executive Directors Council, I welcome you to the Greater Omaha Region for NARC’s 53rd Annual Conference and Exhibition.

Every year regional planning organizations meet in a different region of the country to network, learn from industry experts, and share best practices. This year we are excited to be in the Omaha, Nebraska-Council Bluffs, Iowa metropolitan region, hosted by the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA). NARC and MAPA have partnered to plan a fun, exciting conference, which includes opportunities to explore the region and learn about local planning efforts.Thank you to MAPA, its Board of Directors, leadership, and staff for this exciting conference. Thank you to all of you in attendance. I hope you enjoy your time in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan region.Geof BensonCouncil Member, Town of Beverly Shores, IndianaPresident, National Association of Regional Councils

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12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. REGISTRATION

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. MOBILE TOUR - URBAN REVITALIZATION IN OMAHATravel by bus to both the Omaha and Council Bluffs sides of the Missouri River to visit neighborhoods that have rebounded through development efforts. Stops will include River’s Edge; the 100 Block in Council Bluffs; South 24th Street in the heart of Omaha’s Latino community in South Omaha; the Blackstone District; Midtown Crossing in Midtown Omaha; and the Highlander Development in North Omaha. Will depart from hotel lobby.$50 per person - non-registered guests welcome

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. OPENING RECEPTIONKick off the conference by mingling with friends old and new.Holland Performing Arts Center - Skyview Terrace1200 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68102Approximately a 10-minute walk

AGENDA SUNDAY, JUNE 9

7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. JOGGING WITH JEFF AND JASONStart your day with a 45-minute run and tour of neighborhoods near downtown Omaha, led by Jeff Spiehs, Community Relations Manager, Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency, and Jason Rose, Outreach Coordinator, Metro Transit Omaha.Meet in hotel lobby.

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Capitol 1 & 2

PLENARY BREAKFASTWelcome to the RegionSpeaker: The Honorable Geof Benson, Council Member, Town of Beverly Shores, Indiana; Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission; NARC President @geofbenson @NIRPCSpeaker: The Honorable Douglas Kindig, Mayor, La Vista, Nebraska; Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency @mapacogSpeaker: The Honorable Jean Stothert, Mayor, Omaha, Nebraska; Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency @Jean_Stothert @mapacogSpeaker: The Honorable Don Bacon, U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District of Nebraska @RepDonBacon Speaker: Greg Youell, Executive Director, Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency @mapagreg @mapacog

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.Capitol 1 & 2

PLENARYWhat’s on the World’s MindJon Clifton is the Global Managing Partner of Gallup, an advisory firm that specializes in big data analytics of employees, customers, students, and citizens. Jon’s mission is to help seven billion citizens be heard on their most pressing work and life issues through the Gallup World Poll, a 100-year initiative spanning 150 countries.Moderator: Greg Youell, Executive Director, Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency @mapagreg @mapacogSpeaker: Jon Clifton, Global Managing Partner, Gallup @JonCliftonDC @Gallup

10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EXHIBITOR BREAK

AGENDA MONDAY, JUNE 10

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Breakout Sessions11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Capitol 1 & 2ENGAGING THE PRIVATE SECTORRegions receive significant advantages from incorporating private sector engagement in their overall strategy. Private companies, individually or through chambers of commerce, bring benefits including project and program expertise, financial resources, and a vested interest in advancing the well-being of your region. Join a conversation between stakeholders with various perspectives on this issue and learn about the advantages and how-tos of private sector engagement.Moderator: The Honorable Karen Keith, Commissioner, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; Indian Nations Council of Governments; NARC Board of Directors Speaker: Jeff Kutash, Executive Director, Peter Kiewit Foundation @PeterKiewitFdnSpeaker: Robert Freeman, Partner, Fraser Stryker @FraserStrykerSpeaker: Kathleen Lomako, Executive Director, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments @SEMCOG

Capitol 3 & 4CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS, CHANGING TIMESAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2030 will mark a major turning point for the United States. One in five Americans will be of retirement age and older adults will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. What do these demographic changes mean for cities, counties, and regions? What do we expect to learn from the 2020 Census, and how should regions be preparing as a result? A panel of experts will help us better understand how these changes are impacting communities and how we can make cities and towns more livable for a changing population.Moderator: The Honorable Alan D. Wapner, Council Member, City of Ontario, California; Southern California Association of Governments; NARC Board of Directors @SCAGnewsSpeaker: Brian Martin, Executive Director, Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission @mvrpcSpeaker: Gary Huttmann, Executive Director, MetroPlan Orlando @MetroPlan_Orl Speaker: Connie Benjamin, State Director, AARP Nebraska @conniebenjamin @AARP

AGENDA MONDAY, JUNE 10

AGENDA MONDAY, JUNE 10

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12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Capitol 1 & 2

LUNCH PLENARYIs the World of Work Really Changing?Are automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, and similar technological developments changing the nature of how we work? The exponential growth of digital connectivity, devices, and information is causing companies to rethink everything from culture, to tools, and workforce education. WorkingNation is at the forefront of the debate about how the world of work is changing and what it means for our future. Hear from experts on the ways different levels of government can play a role in helping all Americans transition to 21st century careers.Moderator: The Honorable Marge Vogt, Councilmember, Olathe, Kansas; Mid-America Regional Council; NARC President-Elect @MARCKCMetroKeynote Speaker: Jane Oates, President, WorkingNation @oates_jane @WorkingNation Speaker: David Warm, Executive Director, Mid-America Regional Council @MARCKCMetro Speaker: Chuck Wemple, Executive Director, Houston-Galveston Area Council @HouGalvAreaCogSpeaker: Anthony W. Starr, Executive Director, Western Piedmont Council of Governments @AnthonyWStarr @WPCOG

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EXHIBITOR BREAK

Breakout Sessions2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Capitol 3 & 4ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEEEvery year, millions of low-income people are faced with the challenge of finding affordable housing convenient to where jobs are located. For communities everywhere, providing residents with access to more affordable housing options is key to regional employment and economic security. Learn more about how some localities and regions are addressing this issue by pursuing strategies to connect housing and jobs.Moderator and Co-Chair: The Honorable Jennifer Robinson, Council Member, Town of Cary, North Carolina; Triangle J Council of Governments; NARC Board of Directors @JenBRobinson @TJCOGncCo-Chair: Betty Voights, Executive Director, Capital Area Council of GovernmentsSpeaker: Daria Daniel, Associate Legislative Director for Community, Economic, and Workforce Development, National Association of Counties @NACoTweetsSpeaker: Chuck Bean, Executive Director, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments @Chuck4TheRegion @MWCOGSpeaker: Mike Alexander, Director, Center for Livable Communities, Atlanta Regional Commission @AtlantaRegional

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AGENDA MONDAY, JUNE 10

Breakout Sessions2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Capitol 1 & 2TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEELearn about all that is happening in Washington, D.C. regarding federal transportation and infrastructure legislation. First, hear from three offices at the U.S. Department of Transportation about what you need to know from inside the administration. Then, discuss NARC’s transportation reauthorization principles before they are sent to NARC’s Board of Directors and Executive Directors Council for approval.Co-Chair: The Honorable Fred Strong, Councilmember, City of Paso Robles, California; San Luis Obispo Council of Governments; NARC Board of Directors @SLOCOGdotORGCo-Chair: Greg Stuart, Executive Director, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization @MPOGreg @SpeakUp_BrowardCo-Chair: Miriam Gillow-Wiles, Executive Director, Southwest Colorado Council of Governments @SWCCOGSpeaker: Egan Smith, Managing Director, Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office, U.S. Department of Transportation @USDOTSpeaker: Susanna Hughes-Reck, Capacity Development Team Leader, Office of Transportation Performance Management, U.S. Federal Highway Administration @USDOTFHWASpeaker: James Garland, Transportation Planning Capacity Building Team Leader, Office of Planning, U.S. Federal Highway Administration @USDOTFHWASpeaker: Erich Zimmermann, Deputy Director / Transportation Director, NARC @erichzimm @NARCregions

3:15 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. BREAK

AGENDA MONDAY, JUNE 10

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3:20 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.Capitol 1 & 2

JOINT COMMITTEE MEETINGEnvironment & Public SafetyThe record-setting flooding in Nebraska and Iowa reminds us that weather-related disasters can happen anywhere. Every region in the nation must be thinking about how best to prepare and respond to disasters of all kinds. Today’s joint meeting of the Environment and Public Safety Committee will focus on resilience, including preparation, mitigation, and emergency management. Learn from representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and regions that have prepared for and responded to natural disasters. Co-Chair: The Honorable Lee Constantine, Commissioner, Seminole County, Florida; MetroPlan Orlando and East Central Florida Regional Planning Council; NARC Board Member @seminolecounty @MetroPlan_Orl @ECFRPCCo-Chair: Rosa De León Park, Executive Director, Stanislaus Council of Governments, Modesto, CaliforniaCo-Chair: The Honorable Byron Ryder, Judge, Leon County, Texas; Brazos Valley Council of Governments @bvcogCo-Chair: Diane Rath, Executive Director, Alamo Area Council of Governments @AACOGCEO @AlamoAreaCOGModerator: The Honorable Carol Vinton, Supervisor, Mills County, Iowa; Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency @mapacogSpeaker: Robert Haywood, Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency @femaSpeaker: Marlene Nagel, Director, Community Development, Mid-America Regional Council @MARCKCMetroSpeaker: Mike Alexander, Director, Center for Livable Communities, Atlanta Regional Commission @AtlantaRegional

4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Dodge/Douglas

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS COUNCIL MEETING

6:00 p.m. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS COUNCIL GET-TOGETHERNosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge1006 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102Approximately a 5-minute walk - 2 blocks

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6:30 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. JOGGING WITH JEFF AND JASONStart your day with a 45-minute run and tour of neighborhoods near downtown Omaha, led by Jeff Spiehs, Community Relations Manager, Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency, and Jason Rose, Outreach Coordinator, Metro Transit Omaha.Meet in hotel lobby.

8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Capitol 1 & 2

BREAKFAST PLENARYSupreme Court Update for Regional CommunitiesA newly-minted Supreme Court is on the threshold of deciding a number of cases significant to regions, most notably the 2020 Census citizenship question case. This presentation will provide an update of how changes on the Supreme Court may impact regional communities, and recent and upcoming cases of interest to local governments.Moderator: The Honorable Geof Benson, Council Member, Town of Beverly Shores, Indiana; Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission; NARC President @geofbenson @NIRPCSpeaker: Lisa Soronen, Executive Director, State and Local Legal Center

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.Capitol 1 & 2

PLENARYWelcome to the Region Part IIModerator: The Honorable Rusty Hike, Mayor, Bellevue, Nebraska; Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency @MOBnebraska @mapacogSpeaker: Ken Sitler, Chief of Operations, Program Management Office, USSTRATCOM C2 Facility, U.S. Air Force @US_Stratcom @usairforce

9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. EXHIBITOR BREAK

AGENDA TUESDAY, JUNE 11

AGENDA TUESDAY, JUNE 11

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Breakout Sessions10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Capitol 1 & 2THE INTERSECTION OF LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION, AND URBAN DESIGN - AT MULTIPLE SCALESThis session examines the intersection of land use, transportation, and urban design at a variety of scales, including a new city in China; a regional initiative in the Denver Metro area; a proactive development framework for a rapidly growing suburb of Omaha; and infrastructure analysis and master planning for a hip new neighborhood in Des Moines.Moderator: The Honorable Julie Pierce, Council Member, City of Clayton, California; Association of Bay Area Governments @juliekpierce @ABAGSFBayArea Speaker: Doug Bisson, Community Planning and Urban Design Lead, HDR @HDR_IncSpeaker: Nelson Peng, Senior Urban Designer, HDR | Calthorpe @HDR_IncSpeaker: Kaia Nesbitt, National Development Sector Director, HDR @HDR_Inc

Capitol 3 & 4FUNDING REGIONAL INITIATIVESBringing in new resources to maintain and expand services is a constant challenge for regional organizations and local governments. This session will introduce several federal agencies that offer funding and financing opportunities.Moderator: The Honorable Garret Nancolas, Mayor, Caldwell, Idaho; Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho @MayorNan @COMPASSIdahoSpeaker: Carol Wetuski, Community Development Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development @usdaRDSpeaker: Alejandro Escobar, WIFIA Portfolio Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency @epa Speaker: Aaron Heintz, WIFIA Portfolio Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency @epaSpeaker: Nefretiti D. Harrison, Project Development Lead, U.S. Department of Transportation Build America Bureau @USDOTSpeaker: David Cleveland, Executive Director, East Texas Council of Governments @EastTexasCOG

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EXHIBITOR BREAK

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AGENDA TUESDAY, JUNE 11

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Capitol 1 & 2

LUNCH PLENARYU.S. Economic Development AdministrationThe U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) invests in America’s regions to encourage sustainable regional economic growth and diversification. EDA programs support economic resilience and recovery from disasters, critical infrastructure, workforce development, and growth in exports. Dr. John C. Fleming was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development on March 15, 2019 after serving four terms as a member of Congress representing Louisiana’s 4th District.Moderator: The Honorable Robert Cannon, Supervisor, Clinton Township, Michigan; Southeast Michigan Council of Governments; NARC Senior Vice President @SEMCOGSpeaker: The Honorable John C. Fleming, M.D., Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, U.S. Economic Development Administration @US_EDA

12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. EXHIBITOR BREAK

12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Capitol 1 & 2

PLENARYSmart Regions and Transformative TechnologyAs our world becomes more interconnected, there is an increased necessity to explore, deploy, and expand smart concepts and partnerships across our regions. The Honorable Jennifer Robinson will discuss her role at SAS and the steps that local governments can take to modernize their communities. A follow-up panel will then provide examples of how some regional councils and state departments of transportation are pursuing smart approaches across jurisdictional boundaries.Part IModerator: The Honorable Geof Benson, Council Member, Town of Beverly Shores, Indiana; Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission; NARC President @geofbenson @NIRPCModerator and Co-Chair: The Honorable Jennifer Robinson, Council Member, Town of Cary, North Carolina; Triangle J Council of Governments; NARC Board of Directors @JenBRobinson @TJCOGncPart IIModerator: Jean Rice, Senior Broadband Program Specialist, U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration @NTIAgovSpeaker: William Murdock, Executive Director, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission @OhioMurdock @MORPC Speaker: Austin Yates, TSMO Engineer, District 4, Iowa Department of Transportation @iowadot Speaker: Eric Anderson, Executive Director, Maricopa Association of Governments @MAGregion

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2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. EXHIBITOR BREAK

Breakout Sessions2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Capitol 1 & 2TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZATION DISCUSSIONJoin a discussion about the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. This session will focus on specific legislative ideas we are hearing, bills that have been introduced, and how reauthorization relates to and impacts regional transportation planning and implementation. This is also an opportunity to take the authorization principles discussed earlier in the conference and develop the legislative approaches that will help lead us to some wins in Congress. Speaker: Erich Zimmermann, Deputy Director / Transportation Director, NARC @erichzimm @NARCRegions

Capitol 3 & 4COMMUNICATIONS SESSIONDrawing an audience to public meetings and developing constructive public comments is a challenge for many regional organizations. Join us to learn from Steve Wolf, Community Engagement Director for JEO Consulting Group, who will share techniques for building public participation that promote sustainable decisions by recognizing and communicating the needs and interests of all participants, including decision makers. A follow-up panel will provide examples of how regional councils have used innovative techniques to connect with their communities and increase public participation.Moderator: The Honorable Joy Fuchs, Commissioner, Washington County, Texas; Brazos Valley Council of Governments; NARC Board of DirectorsSpeaker: Steve Wolf, Community Engagement Director, JEO Consulting Group @JEOincSpeaker: Meagan Coughlin, Director of Communications, Houston-Galveston Area Council @HouGalvAreaCogSpeaker: Sue Cutsforth, Information Officer, Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency @mapacogSpeaker: Kelly Shoff, Communications Assistant, Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency @mapacog

3:30 p.m. BREAK (FOR MOBILE WORKSHOPS AND TOUR)

3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Dodge/Douglas

MAJOR METROS ROUNDTABLE

AGENDA TUESDAY, JUNE 11

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Capitol 1 & 2

NARC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Dodge/Douglas

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.. MOBILE TOUR - BIKE TOURJump on a Heartland B-Cycle and join a local biking enthusiast and planner for a 90-minute tour of relatively flat terrain, and learn the history of neighborhoods near and around Downtown and Midtown Omaha. For those unsure about pedaling for 90 minutes, Heartland B-Cycle is adding electric-assist bikes to its fleet in May. B-Cycles and helmets will be provided.Will depart from hotel lobby.$25 per person - non-registered guests welcome

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.. MOBILE WORKSHOP - COLLEGE WORLD SERIES: BEHIND THE SCENESOmaha hosts the College World Series each June. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of TD Ameritrade Park as final preparations are put in place for one of the biggest summer events in the Omaha metro region.Will depart from hotel lobby.

$25 per person - non-registered guests welcome

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Capitol 1 & 2

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AGENDA TUESDAY, JUNE 11

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53RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

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