When the nation's governors wanted the story on sprawl ... they asked Tom Hylton. Hylton presented the keynote address at the National Governors' Association Winter 2001 Conference in Washington.
Each of the governors was given a copy of his book and his public television documentary.
"The lively question and answer session with the governors following Hylton's talk demonstrated he did a great job communicating the fundamental principles of smart growth."
- Gov. Parris Glendening
As a keynote speaker or small group presenter, Tom Hylton has helped more than 400 groups in 35 states to focus their constituencies on the advantages of traditional town living and effective ways to reverse sprawl.
Presentations:
1. Save Our Land, Save Our Towns (20 to 60 minutes, 250 images)
The best way to save our farms and forests is to rediscover our traditional cities and towns.
2. Greening our cities and towns (30 to 45 minutes, 310 images)
Trees can transform the appearance and livability of our cities and towns.
3. Short on parks? Hit the streets (30 to 60 minutes, 370 images)
Landscaping and new traffic patterns can reclaim our streets for pedestrians, bicyclists and shoppers in addition to cars.
4. Saving neighborhood schools (30 to 60 minutes, 500 images)
We can nurture children and preserve neighborhoods by saving neighborhood schools
Presentation fees:
1. For presentations within 75 miles of Pottstown, Pennsylvania: $750 honorarium, plus travel.
2. For presentations more than 75 miles from Pottstown, Pennsylvania: $1,000 honorarium, plus travel and lodging.
If multiple presentations are requested on one trip, add $250 for each additional presentation.
Add $250 per day travel fee if presentation and travel take more than 24 hours from Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of an honorarium, sponsors may purchase copies of Save Our Land, Save Our Towns, the book and DVD, as follows:
1. For presentations within 75 miles of Pottstown, Pennsylvania: purchase of 20 DVDs and 10 books, $900 (plus tax if applicable), plus travel.
2. For presentations more than 75 miles from Pottstown, Pennsylvania: purchase of 40 DVDs and 10 books at $30 each = $1,500 (plus tax if applicable), plus travel and lodging.
CONTACT
Thomas Hylton
222 Chestnut Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
610.323.6837
fax 610.323.6841
email: thomashylton@comcast.net
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Among the varied groups that have asked Hylton to make presentations are:
Nationwide :
National Governors Association Annual Conference
Oregon Department of Transportation
Birmingham Area Mayors Conference on Smart Growth
Tennessee-Mississippi Chapter, American Planning Association
National Trust for Historic Preservation, annual convention, Chicago
Maryland-Delaware Chapter, American Planning Association
University of Wyoming Distinguished Speakers Series
W. K. Kellogg Foundation Board of Trustees
Governor's Annual Conference on the Environment, Kentucky
American Institute of Architects, Virginia
Smart Schools Initiative, Washington, D.C.
South Carolina Downtown Development Association
American Association of Landscape Architects, New Jersey
Smart Growth Conference, Rhode Island
New York Planning Federation
Southern Mayors Design Conference, Chattanooga
Aspen, Colorado, Department of Community Development
Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois
Washington State Downtowns Association
Rail-Volution Conference, St. Louis
League of Women Voters, Greater Buffalo, NY
Coastal Zone 99, San Diego (international conference of coastal management organizations)
Scenic America Board of Directors, Washington, D.C.
Ohio Department of Transportation
Pennsylvania:
Legislative caucuses, Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate
Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities
Pennsylvania Association of County Commissioners
Pennsylvania 21 st Century Environment Commission
Pennsylvania Home Builders Association
Pennsylvania Chambers of Commerce Executives AssociationPennsylvania Green Builders Association
Pennsylvania School Boards Association
