Washington Fajardo
Washington Fajardo Architect and Urbanist Inter-American Development Bank Washington D.C, United States of America

Biography

Washington Fajardo is an architect and urbanist, coordinator of the IDB Cities Lab. He has held various positions in the city of Rio de Janeiro. He was President of the Rio World Heritage Institute, Special Advisor during the Olympic Games, and most recently, head of the Pereira Passos Institute and the Urban Planning Department.

Sessions

Save to calendar 05-11-2024 13:25 05-11-2024 14:10 Europe/Madrid Climate-Proofing Cities: Towards Greener Public Spaces

The effects of the climate emergency are disrupting our urban lifestyles. How can cities integrate environmental considerations into urban development to create more resilient, livable, and sustainable public spaces? How do green spaces in cities contribute to improving the quality of life for residents, fostering community engagement, ensuring accessibility and safety, and enhancing mental and physical well-being?

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/climate-proofing-cities-towards-greener-public-spaces/

Save to calendar 05-11-2024 16:30 05-11-2024 17:15 Europe/Madrid Transforming our Neighbourhoods: How to Get People and Politicians Onboard?

Urban transformation often faces hurdles in gaining community buy-in and navigating political landscapes. A way to bridge the gap between aspirations for change and the reality of implementation remains in communicating well about the co-benefits of the urban design changes. In this session, C40 will delve into the critical question of garnering support from both residents and political decision-makers to create green and thriving neighborhoods.

https://stagingwww.smartcityexpo.com/agenda/transforming-our-neighbourhoods-how-to-get-people-and-politicians-onboard/

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