APA Los Angeles, SCPC, ASLA, and AEP Present: Just Say Oui! Supporting the Paris Climate Change Accords at the Local Level
April 14, 2018  from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
All Saints Church, 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

Join us for a day-long summit aimed at bringing together planning and design professionals around local climate action. The purpose is to build a coalition and strengthen networks and resolve in supporting US legislation and worldwide cooperation. The day is meant to be fun, inspiring, and interactive. Participants will explore best practices at the local level, discover ways to connect, and continue their commitments to climate justice and sustainability.

Cost: $50 general / $20 students (includes lunch and reception)

5 CM / HSW credits

Register Now! (walk-in registration will be available on-site)

Keynote Speaker
Stefanos Polyzoides
Architect and Urbanist
Co-Founder, Congress for the New Urbanism
Co-Author, “The Ahwahnee Principles for Resource-Efficient Communities”

Welcome
Dr. Jerry Mitchell, JD, Professor, Cal Poly Pomona (Emcee)
Mayor Terry Tornek, City of Pasadena

Opening Keynote
The Rev. Mike Kinman, Rector, All Saints Church
 
Morning Sessions
Big Picture/Big Sky
This panel will ask a diverse group of elected officials, scientists and practitioners to address challenges and opportunities unique to Southern California, how we form partnerships, and transforming talk into action.
-Bill Bogaard, Past Mayor, City of Pasadena (Moderator)
-Mayor John Heilman, City of West Hollywood
-Dr. Bill Paetzert, Climatologist, UCLA / NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
-Michelle Boehm, Southern California Regional Director, High Speed Rail Authority

Climate Change from Ground Level
This panel will ask professionals working in the field to address opportunities for cross-disciplinary dialogue; navigating barriers to climate action planning; and the future direction of the climate change movement.
-Felicia Williams, Planning Commissioner, City of Pasadena (Moderator)
-Mark Gangi, AIA, Vice President, Gangi Architects
-Claire Latane, Senior Associate, Studio-MLA
-Claire Robinson, CEO, Amigos de los Rios

Noon Keynote
Stefanos Polyzoides, Architect and Urbanist 
Co-Founder, Congress for the New Urbanism 
Co-Author, The Ahwahnee Principles for Resource-Efficient Communities 

Afternoon Sessions
Interactive Training: “How to Talk About Climate Change” 
Kristina von Hoffmann, Outreach Director, Climate Resolve/Path to Positive LA

TED-Style Talk: “Standards – Dogma or Pragmatic Evolution?”
Deborah Deets, Landscape Architect, Los Angeles Department of Public Works.

TED-Style Talk: “How to Reduce One Car Trip A Day”
Dr. John Lloyd, Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition
 
Drawing on Drawdown: Next Steps in Local Communities
Group Discussions / Reporting Back

Closing Reception

All Saints Church is convenient to the Metro Gold Line Del Mar Station and Pasadena public parking facilities.