Earth Day Summit

EVENTRecap Green Living Magazine and Gensler host the Future of Sustainability in Arizona

On April 22, politicians, thought leaders and businesses gathered to discuss Arizona’s future in sustainability at the E-Center Esplanade in Phoenix. Arizona cities around the state are declaring a Climate Emergency, prompting city officials to update its Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to achieve community-wide carbon neutrality by the year 2030. During the event, Gensler’s Principal and Managing Director Martha dePlazaola Abbott, spoke about Gensler’s Cities Climate Challenge. Other Gensler representatives participated including Rives Taylor, Kaley Blackstock and Jay Silverberg. Keynote Speaker, City of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego addressed her goals saying, “This Earth Day, innovation, community engagement and green jobs are at the heart of our climate action for a more resilient Phoenix.” In addition to Mayor Gallego, others joined in the discussion including Mayor John Giles of Mesa, Mayor Kevin Hartke, City of Chandler, Mayor Corey Woods, City of Tempe, Governor Stephen Roe Lewis of Gila River Indian Community, Rep. Greg Stanton, Phoenix Council Member Yassamin Ansari, among others. The event drew praises from all involved, as they look forward to keeping the discussions moving. More events such as this one will be planned in the future.

Photo by Candace Weir with Memories by Candace