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SUMMARY:INTRODUCTION TO AIR QUALITY DISPERSION MODELLING COURSE
DESCRIPTION:Course Details \nTuesday\, February 11\, 2025 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST \nAddress: AECOM Calgary\, 3rd Floor\, 48 Quarry Park Blvd\, Calgary\, AB T2C 5P2 \nRoom: CQP-3-Bison \nPresenter: Dr. Piotr Staniaszek \nParking: $5 all-day parking is available in the AECOM building parking lot \n*Coffee\, tea and water will be available throughout the day. In addition\, light breakfast options and a lunch is included in the cost of the workshop. \nGeneral Course Description \nThis one-day introductory course is designed for permitting staff\, regulators\, consultants\, engineers\, students\, and managers with ambient air quality management responsibilities. The course will consist of technical lectures with relevant examples. Topics include air quality issues\, fundamentals of meteorology\, air quality model types and selection\, and emission estimates. There will be no hands-on training. For a detailed course outline\, click here. \nAt the end of the course\, attendees will: \n\n have a better understanding of the key meteorological processes that impact air quality;\n be able to select the appropriate model(s) to address specific air quality issues; and\n be able to assess necessary input data and critically review air quality modelling studies.\n\nSpeaker Bio \nDr. Piotr Staniaszek has more than 30 years of experience in air quality consulting including more than 27 years as an air dispersion modeller. He has managed and executed numerous dispersion modeling projects throughout whole Canada including Alberta\, BC\, Saskatchewan\, and Manitoba. He has organized and co-instructed several CALPUFF/CALMET introductory and advanced courses. Dr. Staniaszek has been a Sessional Instructor at the University of Calgary for many years.  Dr. Staniaszek has experience developing emissions inventories\, models and preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for the oil sands\, sand\, gravel quarries\, coal\, potash\, gold\, diamond\, and mineral mines\, and petrochemical industries. He has written numerous air quality management plans including flaring and dust management plans. Presently\, Dr. Staniaszek is Senior Air Quality Scientist\, Global Air Quality Modelling Specialty Lead for AECOM\, Canadas Ltd. \nRegistration: \nRegistration and payment options are available through the links below. There is a registration cap of 20 seats for this course (3 reserved for students). \nIn-Person Registration: \nMember Registration ($400) \nNon-member Registration ($550) \nStudent Registration ($100)
URL:https://cpans.org/event/introduction-to-air-quality-dispersion-modelling-course_20240211/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:CPANS Course
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SUMMARY:Blatchford – Breaking the Mold on Community Development
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to our next CPANS Edmonton luncheon\, where we will explore the groundbreaking Blatchford redevelopment project – a pioneering model of sustainable urban living right here in Edmonton. Join us to gain insights into how the City of Edmonton is leading the way in community development by acting as both the land developer and renewable energy utility provider for one of North America’s largest sustainable communities. \nPresenters: Tom Lumsden\, Dr. Christian Felske \nAbout the presentation: \nLearn more about how the City of Edmonton is acting as the land developer and renewable energy utility provider for one of the largest sustainable communities being built in North America. Blatchford (the former municipal airport lands) is an urban community in the heart of Edmonton\, designed to be a great neighbourhood for families\, a catalyst for transformational land development and a path towards a more resilient future. \nBlatchford combines the best of mature neighbourhoods ⁠— central living\, connected streets\, vibrant public spaces ⁠— with sustainable features that will make the community resilient\, including renewable energy and low-impact design\, paths and public transit\, high building standards and a diversity of housing. With the goal of being carbon neutral and using 100% renewable energy\, Blatchford’s vision is ambitious\, exciting and becoming increasingly important with the climate crisis. \nAbout the Presenters: \nTom Lumsden\nTom is the Development Manager for the Blatchford redevelopment project in Edmonton. With over 25 years of experience in both the public and private sectors\, he brings extensive knowledge in land development and project management. In his role\, Tom leads the planning\, building\, and sales efforts for Blatchford\, ensuring it becomes one of the largest sustainable developments in North America. \nDr. Christian Felske\nDr. Felske is the Director of Renewable Energy Systems at the City of Edmonton and a Professional Engineer with over 20 years of experience in municipal and provincial government in both Canada and Germany. Since 2016\, he has been at the forefront of Edmonton’s renewable energy initiatives\, leading the development of the Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility\, the Downtown District Energy initiative\, and the city’s first District Energy Strategy. \nWhen: \nFebruary 18th\, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm \nVenue: \nUniversity Club\, University of Alberta\n11435 Saskatchewan Drive\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6G 2G9 \nThe U of A campus is accessible via light rail transit and bus. Attendees are encouraged to use public transit or ride-share. *** New: Parking is available at the Windsor car park (Note: You cannot park at the V-parking lot) *** \nRegistration: \nPlease register by Friday\, February 14 to secure your spot and ensure we order the correct number of lunches. Online registration and payment options\, including credit card payments\, are available through the links below: \nIn-Person Registration: \nMember Registration ($40) \nNon-member Registration ($50) \nStudent Registration ($15) \nWebinar Registration: \nGroup Webinar Registration ($80) \nSingle Webinar Registration ($20) \nSeason Pass Option: \nMember Seasonal Pass ($280) \nNon-Member Seasonal Pass ($350) \nSeason Pass Registration grants access to all seven remaining Edmonton luncheons\, offering a valuable opportunity to network and gain continuous professional insights throughout the season.
URL:https://cpans.org/event/blatchford-breaking-the-mold-on-community-development/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Luncheon,Luncheon
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