{"id":3246,"date":"2018-05-31T19:38:40","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T23:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pages.uncc.edu\/inss\/?p=3246"},"modified":"2018-06-01T09:17:26","modified_gmt":"2018-06-01T13:17:26","slug":"the-charlotte-sustainability-summit-is-just-around-the-corner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pages.charlotte.edu\/inss\/blog\/2018\/05\/31\/the-charlotte-sustainability-summit-is-just-around-the-corner\/","title":{"rendered":"The Charlotte Sustainability Summit is just around the corner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aren’t you excited to come visit us in June?!<\/span><\/p>\n

Our three-day event is just around the corner! <\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a brief overview of the events that will be happening at the Charlotte Sustainability Summit from June 7\u2013 9.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday, June 7:<\/b><\/p>\n

7:00 p.m. Climate Stories NC Films Viewing and Discussion<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Join us at 7 p.m. Thursday evening to enjoy dinner and a discussion, then a viewing of\u00a0<\/span>Climate Stories NC<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with panelists Dr. Brian Magi and others who address climate change in their work. Climate Stories NC seeks to capture the voices of ordinary North Carolinians\u2014farmers, hunters, beekeepers, fishermen, Christmas tree growers and others whose lives have been affected by changes in the climate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, June 8:<\/b><\/p>\n

8:30 a.m. Understanding the Role of integrated Sustainability in Security and Prosperity<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Come enjoy light breakfast and a discussion with\u00a0<\/span>Poonam Arora<\/a>! <\/span>This talk explores linkages between the three types of sustainability and the crucial role that businesses and decision makers have in supporting integrated sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 9:<\/b><\/p>\n

9:00 a.m. \u2013 9:30 a.m. Networking and Check-In<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

9:30 a.m. \u2013 10:45 a.m. Welcome, Keynote Speak, and Self-Serve Breakfast<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

We are excited to have\u00a0<\/span>Jacqueline Patterson<\/span><\/a>, the Director of Environmental and Climate Justice at NAACP giving our keynote address.<\/span><\/p>\n

11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

The following workshops\/discussions will be available during this time block<\/span><\/p>\n

Making Room\u2014Affordable Housing for Everyone<\/b><\/p>\n

This workshop, led by\u00a0<\/span>OneMECK<\/span><\/a>, will discuss the barriers to affordable housing in Charlotte and American metropolitan regions, in general with panelists Carol Hardison (Crisis Assistance Ministry), Pam Jefsen (Supportive Housing Communities), Justin Perry (OneMECK), and Judy Seldin-Cohen (author and \u2018A Way Home\u2019 rental subsidies program) and moderator Angie Forde (St. Martin\u2019s Episcopal Church)<\/span><\/p>\n

Transportation Choices for a Sustainable Future<\/b><\/p>\n

Following a presentation about Charlotte\u2019s transportation challenges and opportunities led by <\/span>Sustain Charlotte<\/span><\/a>, we\u2019ll take a short guided walk to the Seventh Street Public Market and Charlotte Transportation Center to learn how different modes of transportation can be used together<\/span><\/p>\n

Local Water Quality and Water Resources<\/b><\/p>\n

In this discussion, participants will learn about our natural and man-made water resources. Topics will include water treatment, stormwater, BMPs, and specific actions citizens can take improve our waters<\/span><\/p>\n

Land Conservation and the Carolina Thread Trail<\/b><\/p>\n

Matt Covington, Land Acquisition Director of\u00a0<\/span>Catawba Lands Conservancy<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and Bret Baronak, Community Coordinator of\u00a0<\/span>Carolina Thread Trail<\/span><\/a>\u00a0will discuss land protection efforts in the Charlotte region as well as the Thread Trail\u2019s efforts to create a regional trail system, and how that complements land conservation activities<\/span><\/p>\n

12:30 p.m. \u2013 1:45 p.m. State of Sustainability in Charlotte Presentation and Lunch<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

How are we doing? Are we making any progress? Where do we need to focus more? Join this session for a \u201cstate of local sustainability\u201d regarding encouraging recent trends and the challenges that remain to improve sustainability in the Charlotte region from Sustain Charlotte and INSS<\/span><\/p>\n

2:00 p.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m. Sustainability Workshop Block 2<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Public Service and Sustainability in the Charlotte Region<\/b><\/p>\n

This panel, moderated by State Representative and former Charlotte City Council Member John Autry, will discuss the role of citizen advisory boards, how they have contributed to local plans and policy decisions, what barriers their members face as they attempt to influence policy, and ways that others can get involved. Participants will include members of the Charlotte\u2019s Bicycle Advisory Committee, the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Committee, the Transit Services Advisory Board, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Plan Commission<\/span><\/p>\n

Sustainability and Waste 101<\/b><\/p>\n

Join\u00a0<\/span>Crown Town Compost<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for a workshop on composting, landfilling, recycling, waste policy, and the state of waste in Mecklenburg County. They will discuss Mecklenburg County\u2019s waste policy and breakdown what to compost and recycle and why as well as environmental justice concerns<\/span><\/p>\n

Planning for Greenways and Parks Workshop Part 1<\/b><\/p>\n

Greenways for Mecklenburg<\/span><\/a>\u00a0will host a session that will include speakers and hands-on breakout sessions that is intended to involve both community leaders and invited staff from city and county departments to identify future \u2018Dirtway\u2019 projects along the proposed greenway planning map.\u00a0Primary facilitators will include Greenway for Mecklenburg founding board members Brett Tempest, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNC Charlotte, and Rick Winiker, local criminal defense attorney and Vice-chair of the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Commission<\/span><\/p>\n

Energy and Policy<\/b><\/p>\n

The City of Charlotte\u2019s Director of Sustainability, Robert Phocas, will give an update on the resolution and the Strategic Energy Action Plan<\/span><\/p>\n

3:15 p.m. \u2013 4:15 p.m. Sustainability Workshop Block 3<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Monitoring Air Quality in Local Communities<\/b><\/p>\n

Clean Air Carolina<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is leading this workshop on the advances in smart, portable air sensors that enable AirKeepers to see the results right on site. The data collected will allow scientists, health experts, and environmental advocates to leverage this information to fight air pollution like never before, engage individuals, and promote better outcomes for all<\/span><\/p>\n

Innovative Approaches to Improving Healthy, Local Food<\/b><\/p>\n

Led by the\u00a0<\/span>Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council<\/span><\/a>, panelists will discuss how school gardens, mobile markets, sustainable farming practices and supporting local farms are all essential to building a sustainable local food system here in Mecklenburg County. Panelists include: Nicole Miller (School Garden Coordinator with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools), Gigi Lytto (FoodCorps Service Member), Alisha Pruett (Founder of The Bulb), and Holt Akers-Campbell (Lazy Heron Farm)<\/span><\/p>\n

Planning for Greenways and Parks Workshop Part 2<\/b><\/p>\n

Greenways for Mecklenburg<\/span><\/a>\u00a0will host a session that will include speakers and hands-on breakout sessions that is intended to involve both community leaders and invited staff from city and county departments to identify future \u2018Dirtway\u2019 projects along the proposed greenway planning map. Primary facilitators will include Greenway for Mecklenburg founding board members Brett Tempest, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNC Charlotte, and Rick Winiker, local criminal defense attorney and Vice-chair of the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Commission<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information on the 2018 Summit schedule, please check out the <\/span>Charlotte Sustainability Summit website<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to<\/span> register<\/span><\/a> for the Summit!<\/span><\/p>\n

Photo by Valerie https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ucumari\/<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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