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Just Say 'Oui' - Supporting the Paris Climate Change Accords at the Local Level
Join APA, SCPC, ASLA and AEP for a day-long summit aimed at bringing together planning and design professionals around local climate action. The purpose is to build a coalition and strengthen networks and resolve in supporting US legislation and worldwide cooperation. The day is meant to be fun, inspiring, and interactive. Participants will explore best practices at the local level, discover ways to connect, and continue their commitments to climate justice and sustainability.
Lunch and closing reception are included. Day-of registration will be available.
5 CM / HSW credits
Keynote Speaker:
Stefanos Polyzoides
Architect and Urbanist
Co-Founder, Congress for the New Urbanism
Co-Author, The Ahwahnee Principles for Resource-Efficient Communities
Complete Program:
WELCOME
Dr. Jerry Mitchell, JD, Professor, Cal Poly Pomona (Emcee)
Mayor Terry Tornek, City of Pasadena
OPENING KEYNOTE
The Rev. Mike Kinman, Rector, All Saints Church
MORNING SESSIONS
Big Picture/Big Sky
This panel will ask a diverse group of elected officials, scientists and practitioners to address challenges and opportunities unique to Southern California, how we form partnerships, and transforming talk into action.
-Bill Bogaard, Past Mayor, City of Pasadena (Moderator)
-Mayor John Heilman, City of West Hollywood
-Dr. Bill Patzert, Climatologist, UCLA / NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
-Michelle Boehm, Southern California Regional Director, High Speed Rail Authority
-Meg Cederoth, Sustainability Director, WSP
Climate Change at Ground Level
This panel will ask professionals working in the field to address opportunities for cross-disciplinary dialogue; navigating barriers to climate action planning; and the future direction of the climate change movement.
-Felicia Williams, Planning Commissioner, City of Pasadena (Moderator)
-Mark Gangi, AIA, Vice President, Gangi Architects
-Claire Latane, Senior Associate, Studio-MLA
-Claire Robinson, CEO, Amigos de los Rios
-Eric Mann, Director, Labor Community/Strategy Center
NOON KEYNOTE
Stefanos Polyzoides, Architect and Urbanist
Co-Founder, Congress for the New Urbanism
Co-Author, The Ahwahnee Principles for Resource-Efficient Communities
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Interactive Training: "How to Talk About Climate Change"
Kristina von Hoffman, Outreach Director, Climate Resolve/Path to Positive LA
TED-Style Talk: Standards - Dogma or Pragmatic Evolution?
Deborah Deets, Landscape Architect, Los Angeles Department of Public Works.
TED-Style Talk: How to Reduce One Car Trip A Day
Dr. John Lloyd, Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition
Drawing on Drawdown: Next Steps in Local Communities
Group Discussions / Reporting Back
CLOSING RECEPTION
All Saints Church is convenient to the Metro Gold Line Del Mar Station and Pasadena public parking facilities.
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LocationAll Saints Church (View)
132 N. Euclid Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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