Town Meeting: How Can New York Survive Congestion and Climate Change?
A town meeting on creating a sustainable New York in the era of global warming.
Find out what’s ahead for New York City and what it means for you. Featuring:
- Scott Stringer, Manhattan Borough President
“Green Politics, Green Buildings” - Rohit Aggarwala, head of the Mayor’s brain trust on sustainability
Plan for a Sustainable New York: Challenges, Goals, Strategies - Councilwoman Gale Brewer
Political Realities in the City Council and Current Transportation Initiatives - Stephen Hammer, Ph.D., expert on urban energy and environmental policy
Beyond NYC: How other cities are Meeting the Challenges of Sustainability - Q&A following the presentation — raise your concerns and make suggestions
Prepared with assistance from the School of International and Public Affairs’ Center for Energy, Marine Transportation and Public Policy, Columbia University.
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