The mission of 'a new MaP': Grow the minds to plan the synthesis to plan the neighborhood to plan the city that thrives.

1. Going Home…with a new MAP from inspiration to innovation presented at The Meeting of the Minds 2010 Omaha, Nebraska June 17, 2010

2. Grow the minds to plan the synthesis to plan the neighborhood to plan the city that thrives.

3. “ Gee! Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas any more.”

4. “ It's too late to be pessimistic…really, too late.” --- Yann Arthus-Bertrand This overview presents the why, what and how of a new MAP: Marin Academy of Planning for citizen planners, civic officials and planning professionals. Sit, be still, and listen, because you're drunk and we're at the edge of the roof. --- Rumi

5. Together we have been to the Emerald City for the last few days… We have met the Wizard… … and realized our own abilities… and the power we have together.

6. We are acutely aware of the gap… and the work yet to be done.

7. The Cowardly Lion, noticing the snow that fallen on the poppy field, says “ Unusual weather we're having, ain't it?” And, now we are going home… I invite you to take a new MAP with you!

9. n We teach planning and design to the community; and community success to planners. Grow the minds to plan the synthesis to plan the neighborhood to plan the city that thrives.

10. Grow the minds to plan the synthesis to plan the neighborhood to plan the city that thrives. We teach community development and engagement to planners; and to the community.

12. Wizard of Oz: Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain! No new planning method can succeed without effective community engagement because, in fact, they cannot be separated.

13. To close the GAP…Our Goals Apply better tools to teach better planning and community building skills Improve community engagement with dynamic interactive curriculum Anchor the planning academy in resource stewardship Link neighbors and issues to each other Share the process and curriculum that is transferable Help create effective, pro-active leaders and processes

14. 'But you are home,' cries the Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. 'All you have to do is wake up.'

15. How Does A New MAP work ? Emphasize a multi-dimensional/holistic point of view. Integrate community/local expertise into the curriculum. Align the planning process and decisions to multiple perspectives: financial, customer, internal, and learning and growth. Blend hands-on, localized learning experiences with online class delivery, feedback and community-building. Integrate the rights of nature to co-exist into daily practice. We all benefit from active, reciprocal, respectful relationships with nature. ---Judy Schriebman 2010

16. Consult the Genius of the place in all . ---Alexander Pope

17. “ What have you learned, Dorothy ? “ asked the Tin Man. “ Well, I - I think that it - it wasn't enough to just want to see Uncle Henry and Auntie Em – and it's that – if I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own back yard. Because if it isn't there, I never really lost it to begin with!”

18. It's not enough that we do our best; sometimes we have to do what's required. --- Winston Churchill

20. As you are going home, ask: How well is your neighborhood designed and planned?

21. We invite you to move from today's inspirations to tomorrow's innovations and … take a new MAP with you! anewmap.org – info@anewmap.org qualified nonprofit 501(c)3 project of MarinLink Your donation is tax deductible.