A Morning in the Country: Houston’s Sustainability Initiatives

Title: A Morning in the Country: Houston’s Sustainability Initiatives
Location: Blackwood Educational Land Institute
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Description: Laura Spanjian has never lived outside of California — not even for college. And she recently left her post at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (and pulled out of an election for District 8 Supervisor) to take up the rather ambitious goal of making Houston greener as director of sustainability.

As Mayor Annise Parker’s Sustainability Director, Laura is responsible for directing and coordinating projects and initiatives that improve air, land and water quality; and support and expand renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings, recycling and composting, alternative and clean transportation, local food production and more livable and vibrant neighborhoods. Her career includes roles as Assistant General Manager-External Affairs at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), where she managed four divisions, including sustainability planning and legislative affairs; and Government Affairs Director at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) Muni.

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Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2011-05-14
End Time: 14:00