Nurturing Nature

The climate is changing, resulting in potentially disastrous health and socioeconomic effects in urban environments. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, how we interact with our natural environment will be instrumental in the durability of cities in the coming decade. This session will explore how cities make economically sound development decisions, while prioritizing resilience and infusing equity.

Speakers

Richard Greene, Leader, Transportation, State & Local Government, Barrett & Greene, Inc.
Liz Beardsley, Senior Policy Counsel, U.S. Green Building Council
Emily Feenstra, Managing Director of Government Relations and Infrastructure, American Society of Civil Engineers
Mark Hartman, Sustainability Director, City of Phoenix, AZ