American Trails

The Trail Next Door: Addressing Property Value Concerns

Recorded Training

Webinar Program Administration

This webinar will give a fast-paced, fact-filled, presentation that will show attendees how valuable having a trail in close proximity to a home or business truly is.

Webinar Outline

The densest network of dead steam railroad corridor in North America is within 150 miles of western Massachusetts. This webinar will give a fast-paced, fact-filled, presentation that will show attendees just how impactful this network is about to become and how having a trail in close proximity has proven to be valuable. Don't forget, we've been working on this for over 40 years and it hasn't been without drama. Based on firsthand experience with the High Line Trail, this session also shares proven approaches for planning trail projects that strengthen neighborhoods while avoiding the unintended consequences of rapid gentrification.

Learning Objectives:

How to gain high-impact supporters in non-traditional realms.
How to reassemble dead railroad corridor in non-traditional ways.
How the 3 Stages of Truth and the Unknown Unknowns of Don Rumsfeld merge in the world of rail trail development

Trail Competencies

Program Administration
• Education and Public Outreach

Relevant Trail Types

General. All trail types are relevant.

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Learning Credits and CEUs

Learning credits are available. The length of the session will determine the number of hours/credits given. In order to obtain credits, attendees must fill out an evaluation survey for each session they attend, as well as complete a learning credit tracking form noting each session they are requesting credits for (or a quiz if virtual). This form (and complete instructions) will be available during the live webinar or at registration when you check in for in-person events. Email the conference host or [email protected] with any questions.

American Trails is a certified provider and can offer the following learning credits and continuing education opportunities: AICP CM, LA CES (most HSW approved), NRPA CEU, and CEU/PDH Equivalency Petition for other accepting organizations.

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