Jared Curtis
Username
Jared Curtis
Proposer First Name
Jared
Proposer Email
jared@existingconditions.com
Proposer Last Name
Curtis
Proposer Company/Organization
Existing Conditions
Proposer Job Title
President
Boston 2023 Areas of Focus
Proposed Session Description
New York City, responsible for 71% of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, will enact the Climate Mobilization Act in 2024, imposing fines for energy inefficiency. Major cities nationwide prioritize real estate regulation to combat climate change. This course teaches navigating local regulations, meeting tenant demands, and assessing energy and carbon footprints. It also covers strategies for occupant well-being and sustainability assessment using cutting-edge tools and technologies.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
Environmental Justice: The session acknowledges that climate legislation and real estate regulation can have varying impacts on different communities. It highlights the importance of addressing these disparities, aligning with principles of equity and environmental justice.
Health and Safety: Prioritizing the health and safety of building occupants and the local community is inherently equitable. Ensuring safe and healthy environments benefits everyone, regardless of their background, promoting inclusivity in building management and sustainability.
Tenant Demands and Real Estate Capital Markets: The discussion on evolving tenant demands and shifting priorities in real estate capital markets underscores the need to consider a diverse range of perspectives. This promotes inclusivity in real estate decisions, ensuring that the interests and needs of various tenant groups are taken into account.
Accessibility of Sustainable Strategies: By sharing strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency, the session encourages the broader adoption of sustainable practices. Sustainable solutions benefit a wide range of stakeholders, including those from diverse backgrounds, contributing to more equitable and inclusive building practices.
In summary, this session addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion by recognizing the differential impacts of policies on communities, prioritizing health and safety, considering diverse tenant demands, and promoting accessibility and sustainability. These aspects align with the conference leadership team's emphasis on sessions that directly foster diversity and equity in content and discussions.
Learning Objectives
Explore tools and technologies available to gain situational awareness of assets and establish a baseline for future sustainability efforts. Discover how to manage health and safety priorities on these types of sites as well as how to maximize the well-being of the public and future building occupants.
Identify opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency in buildings, and comprehend the general strategies available to protect the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants through the use of reality capture and existing conditions surveys.
Understand the implications of climate legislation that has recently been passed at the local, state, and federal levels.
Learn strategies to assess and measure the energy and carbon footprint of buildings, and discover how to reduce health and safety risks for both building occupants and the local community in doing so.
Additional Comments
No
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 2 - Some prior knowledge helpful.
Session Format
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Other (please describe below)
Session Format Details
One 40-minute presentation followed by Q&A
Recommended Length
60-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2023
Comments about your speaker roster
Jared Curtis is President of Existing Conditions. Before his activity at Existing Conditions, he was the Director of Capital Markets and Global Real Estate Advisor for Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty and assisted WinnDevelopment, a national leader in multifamily housing, by providing a diverse set of real estate development and acquisitions services. Mr. Curtis is a graduate of Cornell University’s College of Architecture Art and Planning, where he received a degree in Architecture from the #1 program in the country. While at Cornell, he pursued studies with a focus on technology and its impact on the future of historic preservation and affordable housing in the USA.
Anything else you'd like to tell us about your session proposal?
This session is centered on decarbonization. It provides practical strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance energy efficiency in buildings. It also offers insights on navigating regulations and climate legislation, ensuring attendees leave with actionable knowledge. The session's holistic approach emphasizes well-being, highlighting the connection between decarbonization and creating inclusive, safe, and healthy spaces.
Reviewer 1
Howard, Meg
Proposal #
111
Committee Decision
Rejected
Presenters
Full Description
In the face of climate change, the Northeast is already witnessing extreme weather events, and the urgency to make our built environment resilient to these changes cannot be overstated.
One significant problem it tackles is the need to decarbonize the building industry. As evidenced by New York City's Local Law 97, buildings are substantial contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. As we move into 2024, more stringent regulations are coming into effect, which will impose fines on buildings that don't meet energy efficiency requirements. This session will shed light on the complexities of complying with these regulations, especially in the context of evolving tenant demands and changing priorities in real estate capital markets.
Furthermore, this session delves into how to navigate the diverse landscape of climate legislation at the local, state, and federal levels. Understanding these regulations is crucial for anyone involved in the built environment, as it directly relates to the theme of climate resilience. Participants will gain insights into assessing energy and carbon footprints, ensuring the well-being of building occupants, and contributing to the sustainability of the local community.
In summary, this session is essential as it addresses pressing questions related to decarbonization, local regulations, and sustainability in the built environment. It not only aligns with the conference theme of climate resilience but also provides practical insights and strategies to tackle these critical challenges in today's context.