Lisa Cunningham
Username
Lisa Cunningham
Proposer First Name
Lisa
Proposer Email
lisa@warnercunningham.com
Proposer Last Name
Cunningham

Boston 2021 Areas of Focus

Proposer Company/Organization
Warner + Cunningham, Inc.
Proposer Phone
(617) 566-1644
Proposer Job Title
Architect
Proposed Session Description
Outline the history of Brookline's proposed bylaw on the prohibition of new fossil fuel infrastructure in new buildings and significant renovations that was passed with overwhelming support in November 2019. Discuss the legal pathway forward after the AG's ruling against our bylaw in July 2020, including the state-wide movement that we are building in MA with 16 towns and cities.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
Our climate crisis most affects at-risk communities and communities of color.
Learning Objectives
Learn about Brookline's original bylaw - the first gas prohibition in the country in a cold climate and the first to include major renovations.
Learn why Brookline's bylaw was pre-empted by state law.
Learn how MA towns and cities are trying to pass home rule petitions and other legislation to pressure the State to act on building electrification.
Learn how attendees can galvanize action at the local municipal level.
Has this session been presented before?
No
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 1 - No prior knowledge needed.
Session Format Details
This could be a combination of a slide show and then panelists from different towns and cities. Or just a slide show and Q and A. We could also address the EZ code work with the BBRS.
Recommended Length
60-minute session
90-minute session

Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2021

Anything else you'd like to tell us about your session proposal?
Please feel free to reach out to me with questions! If I had more time I could get into more detail.
Reviewer 1
Wright, Daryl
Reviewer 2
Evans, Bryan
Proposal #
147
Committee Decision
Being Considered
Full Description
Towns and cities have set climate targets, and the state has set climate targets as well. Most recently Charlie Baker announced that the new goal for MA was net zero by 2050. Scientifically, we know that we have less than 10 years to reduce our carbon emissions by 50%. But towns and cities have no mechanism by which to reach their climate goals, and the State does not have a plan, either. Rapid decarbonization and building electrification is essential to meeting our climate goals. Attendees can learn how they can get involved at the local level to press for change at the state level.