Public Health & the Built Environment: Putting Research into Action THE SEQUEL!

Lauren Hildebrand
Proposal Status
Ready for Committee Review
Username
Lauren Hildebrand
Proposer First Name
Lauren
Proposer Email
lauren.hildebrand@brightcoreenergy.com
Proposer Last Name
Hildebrand
Proposer Phone
(973) 204-1158
Proposer Job Title
Vice President, Client Sustainability
Proposed Session Description
Please join previous BuildingEnergy panelists for some very exciting follow up case study results! Pre pandemic we discussed the what factors contribute to optimizing human health both indoors and outdoors within the built environment, creating equitable and healthy communities is a product of multi-level interventions in policy, places, and people. This panel discussion will feature the panelists to give an update on what's new in 2022, what we need to focus on, and results from Mt. Sinai's ventilation study, along with new ventures from clean energy service provider, healthy materials expert and affordable housing developer on the path to healthy, electric, equitable and affordable strategies to target climate injustice.
Why is this session important?
Minding the equity & financing gap in public health and the built environment. While new public health research is studied and published, decarbonizing the US building stock must start by ensuring that low-income residents have easy access to affordable, healthy, safe, and climate-aligned housing supported by new weatherization and energy efficiency funding and job training/investing and supporting new clean technology solutions.

Comments

Jodi Smits Anderson Tue, 05/03/2022 - 5:20 pm

Round 1: Maybe I like that this is a follow-up wiht deeper case studies. I want to support this information and I know these speakers are excellent. I do want to gage this in reflection against all the submissions as tehere may be info we need to include that we haven't yet, which would push this lower on  my list. BUT if judging totally alone? Yes - excellent session.

Danielle Donnelly Wed, 05/04/2022 - 12:39 pm

Round 1: MaybeI attended this panel at Building Energy Boston and was a bit disappointed with insights into NYCHA in particular. I would need to know the level of detail the case studies yielded and whether the panelists are prepared for more difficult questions from an audience well versed in NYCHA, RAD/PACT conversions and the challenges/benefits associated with both ownership models when it comes to resident health and building resiliency.Curious how they intend to address the financing gaps for LMI and affordable housing as well as with NYCHA projects since that was not covered in-depth at the previous panel. 

Andrew Chintz Thu, 05/05/2022 - 11:21 am

Maybe - a relevant and good topic, but needs to be more focused.  I fear there are too many topics being covered and none will be covered deeply enough.  Suggests focusing on new studies of IAQ, but also financing, equity and implementation for affordable housing, and data.  Less topics and more in depth.

Diversity and Inclusiveness
The session is CENTERED around equity - diverse panel, inclusive results, solution driven equitable solutions utilizing BIPOC communities with innovative electrification solutions and a voice at the table.
Learning Objectives
How to prioritize resource deployment (financing clean energy, new and healthier building materials and ventilation technology)
Understand the importance of requiring consistent and mandatory reporting of ghgs emitted by ALL buildings, particularly in redlined communities
Recognize the need for diverse workforce leadership from BIPOC communities
Where to locate - and promote - the most up to date data on health outcomes from building emissions data to stakeholders
Has this session been presented before?
No

NYC 2022 Areas of Focus

Session Format
Lightning Round (several brief idea pitches followed by discussion)

Strongest Content Connection - NYC 2022

Reviewer 1
Donnelly, Danielle
Proposal #
106
Committee Decision
Rejected

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