Lightning Talk: Transportation and More

Presentations Include:

From Industrial Waterfront to Waterfront Greenway - Emily May Kennedy
Many communities have been disconnected from economic opportunities and access to natural waterfronts by industrial infrastructure. Two greenway projects in New York City are reuniting communities with their riverfronts by prioritizing community engagement, leveraging community partners, and centering thoughtful route planning.

The Bike Bus Movement: Inspiring Kids and Communities - Jordi Honey-Roses
Bike Bus initiatives are a fun and healthy way for kids to get to school. A global research report on Bike Bus highlights the keys to success.

Transforming Community Dialogue with Replica and EPA's EJScreening - Katelyn M. Schwarz *Local Programming*
Planners who grasp new technology can communicate effectively with communities. Leveraging Replica and EPA's EJScreen tool to visualize and evaluate travel patterns, behavior, and environmental risks will help people make informed decisions that improve ocommunity health.

Houston’s First Car-Free Street Is Here to Stay - David Fields
Houston, the quintessential car-city, seized the opportunity to redesign a street into a pedestrian-first promenade, achieving a signature destination.

A Planner Moonlights as a Community Organizer - Jonathan P. Malpica
Planners are not the agents of change themselves, but rather the conduits of change. Learn how using your planning skills after work hours can build community connections and engagement in your own back yard.