Speed Share: Climate Action and Transportation

Presentations Include:

Do You Know Your State's Resilience Governance Type? - David Morley
State officials face unprecedented challenges as they seek to enhance statewide resilience to floods, disasters, or climate change. Learn about a new typology of state approaches to resilience governance, developed by APA researchers in partnership with Pew Charitable Trusts.

Aging in Place with Extreme Heat: Residential Checklist - Nichole Kain
This speed share will debut a new residential checklist merging design considerations for extreme heat and healthy aging. By joining us, attendees will gain insights into homes which prioritize the well-being of citizens as we age in a warming world.

Know Your Mission: Planning to Save Lives - David Fields
"Sustainability", "Resilience", "Consensus". These are the reasons many planners offer for the work we do. While true, what do they mean to the average citizen? Instead, let's focus on a tangible difference, in this case: saving lives with safer streets.

Repealed in Richmond: Changing Parking Opinions and Laws - Brian Mercer
Numerous cities have decreased parking minimums but not many have had the community support and political will to eliminate parking minimums citywide. Richmond planners utilized a variety of community engagement efforts and communication strategies that led to unanimous approval.

Anticipate, Absorb, Recover, Thrive: SC Planning for Resilience - Emily Warren
Resilience at the state level can take many forms. SC recently released their first Statewide Resilience Plan. Explore SC’s approach to defining resilience, developing the plan, and coordinating at the federal state and local level to address flood risks.

Effective Public Outreach Through Investigation and Relationship Building - Adrienne Helm
Transportation planners work with many stakeholders throughout various geographic levels. How can you leverage the knowledge of your colleagues (e.g. planning, police, and public works departments and school districts) who are also talking to the same stakeholders.

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