The Built Environment Working Group
Co-Chairs:
Matthew Inman, CSIRO Australia
Walker Wells, Global Green
Designing Healthier Communities
In the face of rapid development and population growth, cities are under increasing threat of loss of functionality and ability to meet the needs to their residents. By redefining the built environment to require or incentivize green building design, ecologically-functional streets, transit-oriented communities, and open spaces, cities can become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. By becoming more compact, for example, cities can promote the preservation of regionally-unique habitats while also combating urban sprawl. Smart building and landscape designs can also effectively reduce the energy footprint of buildings while contributing to the overall energy portfolio of cities.
Presentations
View Speaker Bios here
Impacts of Climate Change
Claire Bonham-Carter |
Max Moritz |
Abby Hall |
Adaptation Strategies
J.R. DeShazo |
Eduardo Torres Demesa |
Kelly Klima |
Mia Lehrer |
Justin Leudy |
Adaptation Strategies continued
Facilitated Discussion Session
Policy and Partnerships
Matthew Heberger |
Claire Robinson |
Notes
| built_environment_working_group_notes.pdf |
Adaptation Strategy Recommendations
| built_environment_adaptation_strategy_recommendations.pdf |
| adaptation_strategies_presentation.pdf |
Public Comment
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