State of Upstate New York Conference:
Resiliency, Partnerships and Innovation
June 8-9, 2011
Cornell University's Community and Regional Development Institute hosted a State of Upstate New York Conference in June 2011 in Syracuse, NY. A strong regional focus on Upstate recognizes that communities and cities will be more successful in meeting their development goals if they understand their challenges and opportunities in a regional context. Upstate New York is comprised of dynamic regions each with their own set of assets. The regions are also united in some of the challenges that they face. The conference focused on urban/suburban/rural issues and interdependencies across various upstate regions. The event was data-driven, engaging and focused on community resiliency, partnerships and innovation. Scroll down to view information about events directly preceding and following the State of Upstate New York Conference.
AgendaChart book: Upstate New York in Profile
Presentations
Opening Remarks:
Robin Blakely-Armitage, David L. Brown,"The Changing Social, Economic, and Demographic Landscape of Upstate New York – Setting the Stage for Today and Tomorrow"Key Note Address, June 8
Chancellor Nancy Zimper, "Partnerships"
Key Note Address, June 9
Chancellor Nancy Cantor, "Building on Upstate's Assets"
Closing Remarks
John Sipple, "Where Do We Go From Here?"
Workshops
Agriculture and Food Systems
Todd Schmit, "Examining Agriculture and Food Systems"
Local and Regional Governance
Gerald Benjamin, "Session Outline"Kathryn Foster, "Making Change in Upstate NY"
Michael Hattery, "Appalachian New York - A Region?"
Community and Energy
Antonio Bento, "Integrating Federal and State Climate Change Mitigating Strategies"
Economic Development
Susan Christopherson, "A Forward Look at Upstate New York"
Linda Dickerson Hartsock, "Regional Innovation Clusters"
Health Care
William Streck, "State of Upstate: Health Care"
Don Barber, "Local Government Cooperation"Patrick Rogers, "Southern Tier Metropolitan, Micropolitan, Non-Core"
William White, "Health Care and the Policy Environment"
Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources
M. Margaret Bryant, "Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources"
Paul Beyer, "Infrastructure and Land Use: 'A Chicken and Egg Debate'Chris Carrick, "Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources"
Susan Riha, "Toward A State Water Plan: Water Supplies"
Poverty and Income
Daniel T. Lichter, "Poverty and Income in Upstate New York"
Stuart Mitchell, "Poverty in Rochester"
Schools and Youth
John Sipple, "State of Upstate NY: Schools and Youth"
Deborah Cunningham, "Containing Costs and Supporting Improved Student Achievement"
Melinda Person, "Property Tax Caps: A Threat to Our Jobs, Schools and Communities"
Workforce Trends
Richard Deitz, "Changes in the Workforce of Upstate New York"
Kimberly Townsend, "State of Upstate New York - Workforce Trends"
Pre-Conference Event
Leadership Development Professionals' Conference - June 7 & 8, 2011
The Community and Regional Development Institute (CaRDI) in the Department of Development Sociology at Cornell University, in conjunction with the Association of Leadership Professionals and Leadership Greater Syracuse, is pleased to host a professional development and networking conference for leadership development program directors, staff and board members on June 7 & 8, 2011. This conference took place at the Doubletree Inn & Suites, Carrier Circle, Syracuse, NY.
Post Conference Events
VIEW Training
(12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., beginning with lunch at noon)
Please join us for a post-conference workshop on accessing and using local and state socio-economic and demographic data. This mini-workshop will highlight the major components of CaRDI's VIEW program (Vital Indicators for Enhanced Well-being). Local leaders increasingly need access to data for effective planning, to secure funding, to evaluate progress, etc. Via our website and trainings, the VIEW provides a practical approach to thinking about data and indicators, where to find useful data in various subject areas, how to interpret data and change over time, and how to use this information strategically for decision-making purposes, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the well-being of New York State people and communities.
The Role of Universities and Colleges in Community and Economic Development
(12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., beginning with lunch at noon)
This is an opportunity for representatives of Upstate colleges and universities to share information, network and discuss ideas for increased collaboration to further develop the vitality of Upstate businesses, industries and communities. Current collaborations among universities, colleges, communities and regions will be highlighted.
We will:
- explore the roles of universities and colleges in the emerging Regional Economic Councils and as economic drivers;
- discuss collaboration frames/topics to further develop the vitality of Upstate New York;
- share best practices for maximizing the effectiveness of community-based learning and for enabling faculty and students to pursue research or implementation of community initiatives as identified by a community/region;
- identify tools available to us for networking and distributed leadership.
Resources
Characteristics of Housing in New York State
Cornell Cooperative Extension's Centennial Page
The Changing Manufacturing Sector in Upstate New York: Opportunities for Growth,a research series from the Office of the State Comptroller
WELIVENY SUMMIT 2011, March 24-26, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Eyes on the Future, a Greater Rochester Region Economic Summit, May 20, 2011
Regional Well-Being: A Report on the Region's Shared Values, SUNY New PaltzWestern New York Regional Skills Assessment: Regional Institute, SUNY Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara Labor Market Assessment 2010, Regional Institute, SUNY Buffalo
Sources of data/maps include the Center for Rural Schools, and The Cornell Program on Applied Demographics (PAD).
Upstate School Reform: The Challenge of Regional Geography
3/06 - download
Losing Ground: Income and Poverty in Upstate NY, 1980-2000
9/04 - download
Sprawl Without Growth: The Upstate Paradox
10/03 - download
Transition and Renewal: The Emergence of a Diverse Upstate Economy
1/04 - download
http://www.labor.ny.gov/stats/lsproj.shtm, Updated Regional (and Statewide) Long term occupational employment projection data.
Economic Conditions in Upstate NY, Richard Dietz Federal Reserve Bank of New York, March 3, 2011
Links Related to Workforce Session:
The Regional Economy, Winter 2004, Buffalo Branch Federal Reserve Bank of New York
The Regional Economy, Fall 2003, Buffalo Branch Federal Reserve Bank of New York
The Regional Economy, Summer 2003, Buffalo Branch Federal Reserve Bank of New York
New Measures of Economic Growth and Productivity in Upstate New York, Federal Reserve Bank of New YorkMarist Poll,Striking a Balance: New Yorkers Speak Out on Rightsizing Local Government
Resources for Conference Presenters and Collaborators
Click here to view the State of Upstate NY June 2011 Goals, Audience, Themes