Module I: Urban Sustainability, Smart Cities and Civil Society Participation

Exhibitors:

  • Dianne Lalla-Rodrigues. Director, ABBS.
  • Senator Maureen Hyman Payne. Legal support and commitment to providing information and knowledge to the public.
  • Brenda Thomas Odlum. Head, Community Development Division.

 

Content:

  • Sustainable/Smart Cities: Rationale/Emerging Trends.What is Sustainable Cities? What are best methods of Civil Society and Public Participation? What are emerging trends in Community Development? What makes cities “livable”?

  • Promotion of the quality of life in cities and communities, taking into account their spatial, economic, social, and environmental circumstances.

  • Lessons learned and best practices from Sustainable Cities in the Americas.

  • Break out groups to discuss policy initiatives in each of the module themes. Discussion and Summary of key points.

Presentations


Dianne Lalla-Rodrigues

Director, ABBS

Quality of life in smart cities and communities, taking into account their spatial, economic, social, and environmental circumstances.

Presentation

Brenda Thomas Odlum

Head, Community Development Division

Emerging Trends in community with reference to current projects.

Presentation

Green Climate Fund


Proposal for Enhanced Direct Access.

Presentation

Lucia Mings

Environment Tourism Consulting

Community Models for Sustainable Development.

Presentation

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