I-SUSTAIN - Sustainable Development Study Tours of Denmark

I-SUSTAIN Sustainable Development Delegations to Denmark facilitates sustainable solutions in energy, waste, transportation, buildings, affordable housing, rural and economic development and more by collaborating with subject matter experts, businesses, local and state governments, NGOs and academic institutions. The firm's work is grounded in over 17 years of research in global best practices and long standing professional relationships. Through its relationship with the Scan Design Foundation, public sector elected officials and executive department staff have been able to participate in these delegations at no cost to taxpayers. NGO and corporate leaders also participate in the delegations, resulting in positive changes in areas such as bicycle infrastructure, public space design, green infrastructure, public transit and more. The relationships that develop during the delegations between Republicans and Democrats, real estate developers, architects, utility executives, non-profits and others facilitate better working relationships for years which translates into new and better ways of doing things.

In addition to supporting delegations, the Scan Design Foundation has been a supporter of a variety of i-SUSTAIN programs in the Pacific Northwest that extend what is learned in Denmark to a broader audience at home. These activities have included bringing in Danish experts to speak at public events, participate in workshops and webinars, and meet with their peers here. Read our blog by guest bloggers, Patricia Chase from i-SUSTAIN, and Ted Sturdevant from the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure, about lessons in sustainable practices brought from Denmark to the Pacific Northwest.

For over 15 years I-SUSTAIN has researched, visited and documented Global Best Practices in Sustainable Development. It has led dozens of study missions to 15 countries introducing decision makers from the Pacific Northwest to best practices, and to experts responsible for their implementation.

Beginning in 2005, the Scan Design Foundation has sponsored trip scholarships for public employees to join the study tours to Denmark.

Scholarship Recipients:

2019 – Washington State Legislature
Chris Corry - Washington State Representative
Mona Das - Washington State Senator
Davina Duerr - Washington State Representative
David Frockt - Washington State Senator
Jenny Graham - Washington State Representative
Jacquelin Maycumber - Washington State Representative
Joe Nguyen - Washington State Senator
Skyler Rude - Washington State Representative
Sharon Shewake - Washington State Representative
Vendana Slatter - Washington State Representative

2018 – Spokane Delegation
David Condon - Mayor - City of Spokane
Marlene Feist - Utilities Communications Manager - City of Spokane
Eric Finch - Chief Innovation and Technology Officer - City of Spokane
Cadie Olson - Director of Sustainability - City of Spokane
Shelly Short - Washington State Senator
Scott Simmons - Director - Public Works Division - City of Spokane
Ben Stuckhart - Spokane City Council
Lynda Wilson - Washington State Senator
Breann Beggs - Spokane City Council
Todd Coleman - The West Plains/Airport Area Public Development Authority
Rhys Roth - Center for Sustainable Infrastructure

2017 – Washington State Climate and Energy Delegation
Sharon Brown - Washington State Senator
Reuven Carlyle - Washington State Senator
Beth Doglio - Washington State Representative
Hillary Franz - Washington State Lands Commissioner
Bob Hasegawa - Washington State Senator
Drew MacEwen - Washington State Representative
Gina McCabe - Washinton State Representative
Lauren McCloy - Senior Energy Policy Advisor - Office of the Govenor
Terry Nealey - Washington State Representative
Guy Palumbo - Washington State Senator
Ann Rivers - Washington State Senator
Christine Rolfes - Washington State Senator
Norma Smith - Washington State Representative
Lisa Wellman - Washington State Senator

2016 – Bellevue Urban Sustainabilty Delegation
David Berg - Director of Transportation
John Chelminiak - Bellevue City Council
Emil King - Strategic Planning Manager
Conrad Lee - Bellevue City Council
Franz Loewenherz - Senior Transportation Planner
Lynne Robinson - Bellevue City Council
Paula Stevens - Asst. Director, Transportation Department
Dan Stroh - Planning Director

2015 – Denmark Climate and Energy Delegation
Jay Alexander - Washington State Dept. of Transportation
Joe Fitzgibbon - Washington State Legislature - Representative
Cyrus Habib - Washington State Legislature - Senator
Nathanial Jones - City of Olympia - Mayor
Duane Jonlin - Seattle Dept. of Planning and Development
Marko Liias - Washington State Legislature - Senator
Nicole McIntosh - Washington State Ferries - Engineer
Jeff Morris - Washington State Legislature - Senator
Chuck Murray - Washington State Dept. of Commerce - Policy Analyst
Strom Peterson - Washington State Legislature - Representative
Amy Snover - University of Washington - Director, Climate Impacts Group
Dean Takko - Washington State Legislature - Representative
Steve Tharinger - Washington State Legislature - Representative
Brany Walkinshaw - Washington State Legislature - Representative

2012
Dongho Chang - Seattle Dept. of Transportation
Kevin O'Neill - Seattle Dept. of Transportation
Tom Rasmussen - Seattle City Council
Mary Rutherford - Seattle Dept. of Transportation
Goran Sparrman - Seattle Dept. of Transportation
Sandra Woods- Seattle Dept. of Transportation
Sara Zora- Seattle Dept. of Transportation

2011
Chuck Ayers - Cascade Bicycle Club
Bruce Bachen - Seattle Public Utilities
Sally Bagshaw - Seattle City Council
Barb Culp - Bicycle Alliance
Sherell Ehlers - Seattle Public Utilities
Pam Emerson - Seattle Dept. of Transportation
Tracy Krawczyk - Seattle Dept. of Transportation
Nick Licata - Seattle City Council
Nancy Rottle - University of Washington
Darby Watson - Seattle Dept. of Transportation
Barb Wilson - Seattle Planning Commission

2010
Sally Clark - Seattle City Council
Marshal Foster - Seattle Dept. of Planning and Development
Robert Holland - Port of Seattle
Al Levine - Seattle Housing Authority
Bob Powers - Seattle Dept. of Transportation
Clark Wilson - EPA

2009
Lyle Bicknell - City of Seattle - Depart. of Planning and Development
Josh Brower - Seattle Planning Commission
Heather Burpee - Univ. of Washington - Architecture
John Hogan - Seattle Senior Code Development Analyst
Lisa Libby - Portland - Planning and Development
Joel Loveland - Univ. of Washington - Architecture
Mike O'Brien - Seattle City Council
Adrienne Quinn - Seattle Dept. of Housing
Lisa Quinn - Seattle - Feet First

2007
Sam Adams - Portland - Mayor Elect.
Carol Binder - Seattle ED Pike Place Market
Barbara Grey - Seattle Dept. of Transportation
Greg Johnson - Seattle Senior Land Use Planner
Mike Mann - Seattle Office of Policy Management
Tom Miller - Portland - Chief of Staff - Sam Adams
Dee Parvaz - Seattle Post Intelligencer
Steve Pierce - Seattle Dept. of Transportation
Guellermo Romano - Seattle Dept. of Planning and Development
Robin Russel - Waste Consultant
Andrea Vanelli - Washington County - Senior Planner
David Yeaworth - Seattle City Council Pres. Chief of Staff

2006
Eric Anderson - Tacoma City Manager
David Bragdon - Portland Metro Council
John Creighton - Port of Seattle
Jake Fey - Tacoma City Manager
Randy Leonard - Portland City Council
Don Meyer - Foss Waterway Development (Tacoma)

2005
Hilda Blanco - Univ. of Washington -Architecture Professor
Richard Conlin - Seattle City Council