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Engaging Community for Equitable Development

March 9, 2021 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Basic Info

Date:
March 9, 2021
Time:
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Website / RSVP:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehn19oj6dc4b2ab7&oseq=&c=&ch=

Who's Hosting This Event?

Austin Energy Green Building
Who We Are:

Austin Energy Green Building is a City of Austin department that cultivates innovation in building for the enrichment of the community’s environmental, economic, and human well-being.

Phone:
512.972.9501
Email:
greenbuilding@austinenergy.com
Website:
greenbuilding.austinenergy.com
Equitable Development
Event Category:

Other

Event Topics
Energy, Housing/Land Use, Equality/Justice
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Intentional community engagement during project development assists in ensuring and maintaining equity, creating sustainable places for all. Incorporating a wider share of community voice and building allies via community engagement can help achieve more equitable outcomes. Through real-world success stories, this seminar will provide ways to effectively engage diverse community members, bringing about positive momentum and impactful solutions while advancing equity measures during the development process.

Speakers
  • Dr. Kazique Prince, CEO, Jelani Consulting, LLC
  • Monica Guzmán, Policy Director, Go! Austin/Vamos! Austin (GAVA)
  • Jay Hailey, Founding Director and Treasurer, EquidadATX
  • Dr. Laura Cortez, CEO, Cortez Consulting
  • Sean Garretson, President, Pegasus Planning and Development
  • Mandy Lee, Program Manager, NAACP, Centering Equity in the Sustainable Building Sector (CESBS)
  • Nelson Linder, President, NAACP, Austin Chapter

This professional development seminar is a collaboration with ULI Austin and will be hosted as a live webinar.

Technology Requirements
The webinar will be hosted using Zoom. No software is necessary to join the meeting. Additional details on how to join will be sent to registered attendees.

Click the RSVP button for more details and registration.

Venue

Online