Alex Hinds

Alex Hinds has managed county land use and resource agencies in California for over 24 years and has directed the Marin County Community Development Agency since 1999. Alex is currently president of the board of the California Planning Foundation and a former president of the California County Planning Director’s Association.

Alex has been responsible for many award-winning planning programs and documents. These include Marin County’s sustainability program which was awarded the coveted American Planning Association’s 2008 National Award for Excellence, and the update of the Marin Countywide Plan which comprehensively addresses climate change and sustainability issues – and was selected as the outstanding comprehensive general plan for the state of California. Mr. Hinds is one of the founding members of the recently established Green Cities of California and a frequent presenter at national, state and regional forums. Alex teaches at California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo and regularly guest lectures at Sonoma State and other universities. Alex was a former Fulbright scholar in Ecuador.

Workshop

Introduction to Green Governance (1 AICP CMs awarded)

This workshop highlights several leading green government initiatives in California addressing such topics as climate change, land use planning, local food systems, green building, and green business. Included in the program will be a summary of Marin County, California's award winning, nationally recognized general plan and sustainability programs - along with tips on getting started, obtaining public support, and measuring success. Initiatives from other members of Green Cities, California will also be presented - as well as examples of municipal collaboration with local universities.

Government Hosts

Contributing Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

Media Sponsors

Associate Sponsors

Friends of Green Cities

Partners in Education

Florida Local Environmental Resource Agencies

Florida Renewable Energy Producers Association

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability

Strategic Allies

Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals

Center for Independent Living in Central Florida

Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando (HBA)

National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals

Event Organizer

David Smith, President, SunWorks Solar

“Our Green Cities experience in Orlando was a great one. SunWorks Solar met decision-makers who will have an important influence on our future, as well as the future of clean, renewable energy in Florida. Ideas, enthusiasm and outlook were all positive. A solid investment for SunWorks Solar.”

Trish Michaels, M4 Marketing, Agency for SunWorks Solar

“Wasn't that a valuable gathering of brilliance and innovation last week? We at M4 Marketing and SunWorks Solar were highly impressed and plan to return next year.”

Steven McCaslin, Southeastern Division Regional Manager, Permapave

“The Green Cities target audience was everything you said it would be.”

Daniel Garceau, President, Empower

“The Green Cities Conference in Orlando was one of the most inspiring events I have sponsored. The management, staff and volunteers at Green Cities were totally dedicated and thoughtful. It was an excellent forum to meet and interact with hard to reach policy makers at government and county levels. I do not want to miss your next exhibitions, please keep me posted. Thanks for the personal attention.”

Sunny Lewis, Editor in Chief, ENS

“Congratulations on a beautiful conference in Orlando” reports Environment News Service Editor in Chief, Sunny Lewis. “You are doing a real service for the Earth.”

City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer

“It is opportunities like Green Cities Florida that support our region's efforts to shift the way we think and operate, ultimately saving money, supporting job growth and protecting our natural resources.”