May 6, 4pm-5:30pm EDT

Hosted by Page

Greening Together: Site, Community, and Sustainable Building 

How can sustainable buildings leverage their site and neighborhood to multiply their positive effect on communities and the environment? Austin Energy is Austin’s community-owned utility company and initiator of the nation’s first green building program in 1991. When they decided to build a new headquarters, designed by Page, they chose Mueller, a neighborhood in northeast Austin that reflects the company’s ethos. Formerly the site of the city’s airport, Mueller thoughtfully integrates commercial, retail, healthcare, hospitality, housing, 13 miles of trails and 140 acres of parks on its 711 acres.

Join Austin Energy, Page, and Mueller’s developer Catellus to discuss how building and neighborhood come together to create a flagship for sustainable design that supports employees’ well-being and engages the community.

May 13, 4pm-5:30pm EDT

Hosted by Gensler

Revitalizing Cities With Equitable Development

The events of the past year – the pandemic, the killing of George Floyd, and the continued change in neighborhoods throughout Minneapolis – have brought wellness, equity, and the future of our city to the forefront of discussions across every industry. But what does that mean for local commercial development moving forward? In this session, we’ll explore the possibilities for neighborhood-centric development and inclusive design in our city and what steps we can take collectively to ensure a vibrant and equitable future.