Construction, Planning, and Green Infrastructure PANEL DISCUSSION FORUM

Join us for an insightful panel discussion at the Sustainable Development Summit: Integrating Construction, Planning, and Green Infrastructure for Watershed Health. This event brings together leading experts and industry professionals to explore cutting-edge strategies and innovative practices in green infrastructure design and construction.

Our distinguished panelists will delve into critical subtopics such as collaborative strategies for watershed protection, balancing urban development with watershed conservation, navigating policy and regulation, and leveraging advanced construction technologies. They will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in implementing sustainable practices that enhance watershed health.

Key discussion points include:

• Effective partnership building among diverse stakeholders
• Innovative planning and decision-making processes
• Best management practices and advanced technologies in green infrastructure
• Community engagement and educational initiatives
• Securing funding and resource management for sustainable projects

This event is a must-attend for developers, urban planners, construction professionals, environmental consultants, and anyone passionate about sustainable development and watershed protection. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with industry leaders, and contribute to the future of sustainable infrastructure.

PANELISTS: 

Bonnie   Harper                               Open Space                                                                      Council Executive   Director for Open Space STL   

Adam Jones                                     Stantec                                                                                Senior Urban Planner   

Shawn Sullivan                                USACE                                                                                 Regulatory   (Strategic   Planning Coordinator)  

Stephen   Ibendahl                        i5group Principal:                                                            Community and urban planning, public affairs, landscape architecture   

Mary Grace   Lewandowski        Easte West Gateway Council of Governments   Director  of Community Planning   

Amanda Templer                           Plaven Farms                                                                     Forestry  & Sustainability || Horticulture & Design   

Dan Mann                                         City St. Charles                                                                  Director of   Engineering