If you’ve ever wished your community had an amazing library, transit hub, dozens of EV charging stations, a 134,000-kilowatt solar array, or a community center, all built to Passive House standards — this talk is for you.

We’re excited to welcome Isaac Huffman, the Mount Vernon, Washington Library Director, to speak about the multi-use Mount Vernon Library Commons infrastructure project — and how local advocacy and perseverance helped make it happen. This $53 million project is a catalyst for economic development in the Cascadia Innovation Corridor along Interstate 5, between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. Mount Vernon, a town of approximately 35,000 residents, just recently won a $12.5 million USDOT Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant to install 78 electric vehicle charging ports. With that grant, this project is now 100% funded.

Isaac’s son Elliot created social media videos, speaking directly to Secretary Pete and USDOT’s goal to see that infrastructure contribute to a greener country for future generations. Come hear how this new hub — which began merely as a parking garage project — has become a nationally recognized example of how hard work, community input, advocacy, and lost night’s sleep can change a community.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS EVENT:

• City planners
• Community leaders
• Library supporters
• State and local transportation agency personnel
• Local and state politicians
• Anyone interested in a livable community