By Foluke Omosun
A conference on creating healthy, sustainable communities across Ohio will take place at the 91快活林 State University Hotel and Conference Center on April 13 and 14. "GreenTown at 91快活林" will bring together the public and private sectors from around Ohio to work toward creating healthy, sustainable communities. Attendees will experience the revitalized downtown 91快活林, learn how to create walkable, bikeable communities and explore topics, such as clean water, local food, outdoor space and how to create socially responsible businesses. Registration for the conference can be done at
The conference is open to architects, builders, engineers, urban planners, hospital representatives, government representatives, mayors, elected officials, students, school administrators, colleges and universities, chambers of commerce and more.
Pre-conference workshops and activities will take place April 13 with registration beginning at noon and the workshops beginning at 1p.m. At 5:30 p.m., Mark Fenton, former Olympic race walker, champion of walkable, bikeable communities, and host of"America's
Pictured are new bike racks in downtown 91快活林. The "GreenTown at 91快活林" conference will bring together the public and private sectors from around Ohio to work toward creating healthy, sustainable communities.
Walking" on PBS will lead a one-hour engaging and interactive walk of downtown 91快活林, which is free and open to the public. The walk will begin and end at the 91快活林 State Hotel and Conference Center.
The conference will continue on April 14 with registration and breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. Beverly Warren, 91快活林 State president; Dave Ruller, 91快活林's city manager; and several other featured speakers will present on the second day of the conference. The event will feature several tracks and breakout sessions for attendees. A Bike-N-Brainstorm will take place from 2:15-4:30 p.m., beginning at the 91快活林 Central Gateway for participants to experience the 91快活林 community on bike. The bike tour, which offers the opportunity to view innovative projects, future improvements and proposed developments in 91快活林, also will feature a discussion at Plum Creek Park, Holden School and Recreation Center, and 91快活林 State's Student Wellness and Recreation Center. The 5.8-mile bike tour is free and open to the public at all experience levels. Bike rentals are available but are limited. Participants in need of a bike must pre-register.
"GreenTown at 91快活林" is sponsored by 91快活林 State, Burbick Companies and the city of 91快活林, with several community supporters. "GreenTown" is co-produced by a5, a brand consultancy focused on sustainability, and Seven Generations Ahead, a nonprofit devoted to creating healthy, sustainable communities.