Special meetings
Convening sustainability professionals
The Network offers valuable learning opportunities for sustainability professionals by organizing regional gatherings and specialized training sessions. These events facilitate knowledge sharing, skill development, and collaboration among experts in the field. By participating in these gatherings, professionals can stay updated on the latest trends, best practices, and innovative solutions in sustainability.
2022 Regional Infrastructure Exchange
2022 Regional Infrastructure Exchange
The SCN Regional Infrastructure Exchange series was a pivotal platform fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among urban planners, policymakers, and sustainability experts. These events focus on addressing regional infrastructure challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions. Participants engage in dynamic discussions, workshops, and case study analyses to explore best practices and emerging trends. By bridging gaps between theory and practice, the series aims to enhance the capacity of cities to implement resilient and sustainable infrastructure projects.
Regional Infrastructure Exchange Workshop 5 – Guiding Principles for Partnerships
Presenters: Missy Stults, City of Ann Arbor, Project BRYANT; Lisa McNeilly, City of Scottsdale, Baltimore Community Hubs; MasaviPerea, ChispaArizona; Emma Viera, Unlimited Potential. Moderated by Brianne Fisher, City of Tempe. View presentation.
Regional Infrastructure Exchange Workshop 4 – Community-Based Partnerships
Presenters: Shallini Vajjhala, San Diego Regional Policy and Innovation Center; Barbra Coffee, Southern AZ Coalition for Climate Adaption and Resilience; Braden Kay, Community-City-University Partnership – Cool Kids, Cool Places, Cool Futures. Moderated by Brianne Fisher, City of Tempe. View presentation.
Regional Infrastructure Exchange Workshop 3 – Data for Grant Writing and Equity
Presenters: Stacy Grant, Justice 40; Patricia Solis and Melissa Guardaro, ASU Knowledge Exchange for Resilience (KER); David Hondula, City of Phoenix Office of Heat Mitigation and Adaptation. Moderated by Brianne Fisher, City of Tempe. View presentation.
Regional Infrastructure Exchange Workshop 2 – IIJA Funding Programs – EV, Streets, and Ecosystem Restoration
Presenters: Rio Reimagined – Melissa McCann, ASU University-City Exchange; Electric Vehicles – Karen Apple, City of Phoenix; Danae Presler, City of Avondale; and Phil McNeely, Maricopa County Air Quality Department. Moderated by Brianne Fisher, City of Tempe. View presentation.
Regional Infrastructure Exchange Workshop 1 – Federal Overview and Regional Project Priorities
Presenters: Patrick Stone, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG); Katherine Gajewski, City Scale; and Michael Armstrong, City Scale. Moderated by Brianne Fisher, City of Tempe. View presentation.
Regional Tree and Shade Summits
Urban forestry is critical for providing access to nature and ecosystem services to the dense living populations within Arizona’s urban areas. A well-established urban forest provides clean air, wildlife habitat, and cooling effects while promoting a sense of place and community in an area. Maintaining a cohesive urban forest enhances a community, more fully integrating it into nature. In 2009 and 2016, Arizona State University’s Sustainable Cities Network hosted the Regional Tree and Shade Summit to provide public, private, and nonprofit organizations with the tools, strategies, and best practices for urban forestry management in the arid southwest.
Network gatherings
2012 Regional Meeting
On January 12, 2012, the Network hosted its Regional Meeting at the Historic A.E. England Building in Downtown Phoenix. Featured speakers included Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Jeff Dix from the City of Las Vegas.
2010 Valleywide Meeting
On May 12, 2012, the Network hosted a Valleywide Meeting at the Mesa Arts Center. The meeting also included a Sustainable Code Development Workshop for municipal staff.
2009 Valleywide Meeting
On September 16, 2009, the Network formally launched with a Valleywide Meeting at the ASU Memorial Union. Over 90 sustainability professionals joined ASU faculty and staff to launch the state’s first sustainability network.
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