A national expert on sustainable development will visit Fort Wayne to present ideas on how communities can benefit by integrating best practices in transportation, energy efficiency and broadband technology.

Scott Bernstein, President of the Center for Neighborhood Technology in Chicago, will present two sessions to government, business and community leaders.

Session 1: 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 22, City Council Chambers

Session 2: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, March 22, City Council Chambers

“We look forward to hosting Scott Bernstein to learn how our community can use innovative practices to retain and gain quality jobs,” said Mayor Graham Richard. “High trust, high performance partnerships between local governments, private businesses and neighborhoods will assist us in capitalizing on economic and quality of life issues.”