Sustainability Law Practicum Ordinance Topics Presentation

3737 Vartan Way,Harrisburg PA 17110

10 November, 2021

Description

WLC students will give presentations of proposed ordinances to a panel of local government officials as part of their practicum class. Join Environmental Law and Sustainability Professor John Dernbach and students from his sustainability law practicum class on Wednesday, November 10 at 4 p.m., where they will present local proposed community ordinances focused on promoting sustainability. This event will last approximately two hours. As part of their sustainability law practicum class requirements, students choose from topics presented by local government officials and then give a presentation of the proposed ordinance to a panel of local government officials. Questions? Email Professor John Dernbach at [email protected]. ORDINANCE TOPICS AND STUDENT TEAMS 1. Authorization/incentives for microgrids. Sean Peterson and Hunter Shreffler 2. Repurposing of existing unique buildings. Jack Kennelly and Shazi Raza 3. Use of accessory dwellings to encourage higher-density housing. Alexandra Parker and Gabriella Nater 4. Affordable housing. Theresa Davis and Niara Dennis 5. Parking requirements. John Urbanski and Larry Youngblood 6. Environmental justice. Panna Chibber & Rory Burns 7. Wind farms. Kelly Dell and Kaitlyn Burke 8. Ban on plastic bags. Jasmine Mutunga and Cassidy Mason Note: This is NOT a CLE event, but members of the public are invited to attend. ***University policy requires all attendees to wear masks while indoors.*** Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law and Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.