HONORED TO BE A KEYNOTE SPEAKER

AT ONE OF THE NATION’S LARGEST CONFERENCES FOR

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERIAL REALTORS

 

I will bring my expertise in planning, urban design and real estate development to a huge statewide conference in Florida this year.

I will speak to thousands gathered for the annual statewide convention of the largest trade association in America.

I will speak on Sustainability, Resiliency and how everyday people can promote planning and policy that supports climate adaptation in the Sunshine State.

I also unveil a world premiere of my work that proves Universal Design is Sustainability’s missing link – as it creates flexible, resilient, cost-effective and durable housing for multiple generations and all physical abilities.

More details to come and the August event takes place.

THRILLED TO HAVE JUST COMPLETED RECORDING AN EPISODE

FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION PODCAST

The hour flew by talking about Universal Design and how it delivers dignity for people with disabilities.

I also explained how Universal Design is the most sustainable, flexible, durable, resilient and cost-effective approach to the built environment.

The hosts, Chris Danley and Don Kostelec, really get it. They introduce walkability, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance and access for all into every project they work on.

Chris is a recognized national expert in Walkability and Health Impact Assessments, is co-creator of the Looking Glass walk audit training academy, crafted the Activity Connection Plan™ and Healthy Conditions Assessment models.

He has conducted numerous planning and assessment projects throughout Idaho, North Carolina, Utah and other states.

He also works with Blue Zones as a subject matter expert in the Built-Environment throughout the United States. inkedin Twitter

Don is a 20-year professional in transportation planning, health analysis and comprehensive planning. 

His work extends from Alaska to Florida and California to New York, but is focused in the Intermountain West. He is an avid walker and has been since the age of 1.

Don is known as a provocative speaker who helps communities better engage the design profession for more equitable and safer street design that prioritizes the safety of people over the movement of cars.

Look for the episode to drop before the end of November at:

https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/

UNIVERSAL DESIGN:

THE KEY TO EQUITY, INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on Universal Design to 50+ experts at the American Planning Association statewide conferences in Miami this week.

I spoke about how design for all delivers more welcoming, durable, flexible and sustainable homes, transit, parks, buildings, waterfronts and streetscapes.

I was joined, via pre-recorded messages for health/safety reasons -- by my brilliant soulmate of 33+ years, ADA and inclusion expert Heidi Johnson-Wright

Thanks David Height and Wiatt Bowers Wiatt Bowers, of Atkins, for making this happen and joining me in the presentation.