(re)thINk Indy Workshop: Where is Green Going?

Wednesday, November 18th, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Embassy Suites, Ambassador Room, 110 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis

 $50 per person

Monumental Affair Gold, Platinum and Title Sponsors can send up to four people for $30 each.

1:00 - 2:00 Keynote Speech - "Thriving Within Our Means" - William Brown, AIA, LEED AP
Bill Brown is chair of the Indiana Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council and
Director of Sustainability at Indiana University.
In “Thriving Within Our Means,” Bill Brown will juxtapose old and new rhetoric. He will question the wisdom of old ways, and provoke thought about new ways of solving old problems: Green buildings built for highest ROI vs. brown buildings built to lowest initial cost and minimal code standard; Fossil fuels vs. renewable energy; Suburban sprawl vs. walkable communities.

2:10 - 3:10 Panel Discussion - "What Can Good Policy Do for Sustainability Efforts?"

This discussion will focus on policy changes related to sustainability and updates on
where Indiana stands. Panelists:
* Jesse Kharbanda, Hoosier Environmental Council-- Jesse Kharbanda is the Executive Director of the Hoosier Environmental Council, Indiana’s largest environmental policy organization.
* Kären Haley, Office of Sustainability, City of Indianapolis-- Kären Haley is the Director of the City of Indianapolis’ Office of Sustainability, which aims to deliver long-term cost savings, build the local economy, improve community quality of life, air quality and public health through sustainable practices.
* Kristina Tridico, Ice Miller – Kristina is a partner in the firm’s environmental and business practices and chairs the Ice Miller Green Industries initiative.

3:30 - 4:30 Roundtable Discussion
 Representatives will discuss policies, issues, available resources , innovation, and obstacles from each of the following projects:
* Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. Headquarters
* Indianapolis Cultural Trail
* The Nature Conservancy
Representatives:
* Eric Anderson, AIA, LEED AP, Axis Architecture + Interiors
Adam McLane, Director of Operations at The Nature Conservancy
* Kevin Osburn, ASLA, Rundell Ernstberger Associates
Brian Payne, President of the Central Indiana Community Foundation
* Dustin Eggink, LEED AP, RATIO Architects
David Forsell, President of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.

 

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