A Roadmap to Sustainable Infrastructures & Green Cities Conference
September 14-16, 2011, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, MA

Measuring impacts on the environmental, social, and economic aspects of our cities and infrastructures is only a first, albeit essential, step towards a sustainable future. With limitless moving parts, and many stakeholders with varying degrees of interest, incentives, and motivation, making a compelling case for sustainable infrastructure projects requires a clear and well-structured road map.

This two-day conference at the Harvard Design School will bring together leading thinkers and practitioners for a precise and accurate design of a road map to green cities and infrastructures. Through presentations, panel discussions and ample time for networking, the attendees will gain valuable insights and lessons learned that they can put to action now.

Topics include: Quantification and assessment of sustainable infrastructure projects: the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainable infrastructure; Application of sustainability assessment at the project level; Making a compelling business case for green infrastructure and large scale developments; The role of private and public owners, financiers, regulators, engineers, planners and designers; Allocating financial resources in light of diminishing government budgets; Motivating change and the role of NGOs; and intelligent systems for sustainable projects.

About the Zofnass Program for Sustainable Infrastructure:
The Zofnass Program for Sustainable Infrastructure is a multi-disciplinary effort funded by Paul and Joan Zofnass and supported by prominent firms focused on infrastructure and engineering: Autodesk, EXP (formerly Trow), Halcrow, HDR, HNTB, MWH and Stantec. Housed in the Harvard Graduate School of Design, the Zofnass Program is a collaborative effort that leverages the contributions of faculty from across Harvard University’s many schools and research centers including, among others, faculty from the Harvard University Center for the Environment, the Harvard Business School, the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and the Harvard School of Public Health.


Day-time sessions require conference registration. Click here to register for the event.


The following evening lectures are free and open to the public, and take place at 6:30 PM in Piper Auditorium.

Wednesday, September 14th
Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure: Creating Value by Design
Peter Park, Director of Planning and Community Development, Denver, Colorado

Thursday, September 16th
New York's Sustainable Streets
Janette Sadik-Khan, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation
Introduced by Aaron Naparstek, Founder, Streetsblog.org
LivableStreets Alliance is the Local Community Sponsor for this Keynote Lecture