Randall Arendt programs airing on TPT's MN Channel

The communities of the Community Growth Options (CGO) project spent Thursday, June 18 with Randall Arendt, renowned author, landscape architect and the country’s most sought-after speaker on the topic of creative development design. The full day included community building, an afternoon presentation titled “Land Matters – Smarter Subdivisions,” a hands-on workshop, and a sit-down dinner featuring the City of Hanover, which has actively pursued conservation development.

Mr. Arendt’s evening presentation “Land Matters – Rethinking Main Street”, was opened up to the public. He was invited to officially kickoff the project, and to welcome the ten participating communities. Read more about this topic on Randall Arendt’s website and the Community Growth Options website.

“Land Matters – Rethinking Main Street” features thriving and attractive commercial development design strategies. This show will be broadcast on TPT’s Minnesota channel at the following times:

Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 2:00 AM

“Land Matters – Smarter Subdivisions” presents nature-sensitive residential development approaches for Minnesota local government. This show will be broadcast on TPT’s Minnesota channel at the following times:

Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Friday, March 5, 2010 at 2:00 AM

We are able to offer DVD sets for the cost of duplication and handling ($15). To order yours, please contact Klara, 651-312-1000.