October 08, 2009

“Green Momentum: Prospering in a New Economy” will be the theme of the 11th annual Great Valley Center conference May 7-8 in Sacramento.

California State University, Fresno and other organizations partner with the Great Valley Center to sponsor the annual event, which focuses specifically on discussion of Central Valley topics and issues.

This year’s specific topics will include transportation, land use, green building design, the economy, air quality, water, health care and education.

Featuring more than 45 breakout sessions and 100 expert speakers, the conference will give participants the chance to learn how the Valley’s economy, communities and environment will be shaped by the emergent ideas of sustainability, long term planning and collaboration.