Fri Feb 21, 2003
Sustainability may sound expensive and complicated, but it is moving rapidly from buzz word to standard business practice. Does sustainability really add value -- or is it just another ploy to slow development? Hear from two top practitioners about how sustainability can and will transform how we plan, build, and live on the Westside, whether we like it or not.
Speakers:
Malcolm Lewis, PhD.
President, CTG Energetics
National leader in energy and green building, LEED
consultant on many Southern California projects including Santa
Monica Public Safety Facility.
Andy Lipkis
Executive Director, Tree People
Advisor to LAUSD on green schools
strategies and developer of the TREES
sustainable urban infrastructure project.
Moderator:
Stephanie Pincetl, PhD.
Co-Chair Sustainable Cities
Program, USC