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From Policy to Practice: Strengthening Water Conservation Locally

​Join Living Future for an insightful panel discussion on  innovative water conservation efforts at John Ball Zoo’s Living Building project in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 2023, the Zoo unveiled an innovative pygmy hippo habitat, designed with sustainability in mind and working to achieve Living Building Challenge Core and Materials Petal certification. Despite initial setbacks due to local plumbing codes, the Zoo's team has worked hand-in-hand with the City of Grand Rapids to pioneer a phased plan for using on-site water sources safely and effectively. ​During this webinar, you'll hear from key project team members and the Zoo’s facilities team about...

Location: Virtual

AIA Leadership Summit 2025

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Leadership Summit 2025 is the premier advocacy and leadership training event for AIA chapter leaders. The annual event brings over 700 AIA members, volunteer leaders, and chapter executives from across the nation, offering attendees a unique platform to engage in critical policy discussions with lawmakers while enhancing their leadership skills. Over four days, the Summit provides a range of opportunities to maximize your leadership potential, connect advocacy outreach with leadership for better outcomes, and apply best practices in association management. Event highlights include: Capitol Hill visits with members of Congress from your state to...

Location: Washington, DC

From Pixels to People: Human-Centered Planning and Design

In urban development, community voices aren’t just important—they are essential. Traditional consultation models are no longer enough. True co-creation leads to thriving, equitable, and regenerative communities. This webinar explores the transformative potential of deep, sustained community engagement in Transit-Oriented Development TOD) projects. Through real-world examples and interactive activities, Sheba Ross and Lindsey Willke of HKS illustrate how moving along the engagement spectrum—from informing to amplifying—can lead to more vibrant, equitable, and sustainable urban spaces. Webinar participants will engage in exercises and discuss strategies for integrating feedback into the design process, and gain a clear understanding of how a comprehensive and...

Location: Virtual

NAHRO’s 2025 Washington Conference

The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) 2025 Washington Conference brings together housing and community development practitioners and policymakers builders to meet with Senators and Congresspersons to advocate for affordable housing and community development investments. For 90 years, the NAHRO has represented the needs and interests of individuals and organizations working in the housing and community development field - advocating to secure needed housing and community development resources, represent its members at HUD and on Capitol Hill, and provide its members with the information, analysis and training they need to provide affordable housing.

Location: Washington, DC

Resilience, Recovery, and Renewal: 2025 Spring Conference

The Organic Growers School (OGS) Spring Conference supports, inspires, and educates people to farm, garden, and live organically by providing affordable, practical, and hands-on education. This year, OGS has selected the theme of Resilience, Recovery, and Renewal for the conference, serving as a strategic framework to guide their efforts in assisting the region's recovery from Hurricane Helene while also fostering the imagination of a new future. In addition to a core curriculum that will remain consistent with previous conferences, OGS will introduce three specialized tracks that will address our most urgent needs in the rebuilding process. These topics will encompass:...

Location: Asheville, NC

2025 Disaster Resilience Symposium

Equal Justice Works’ 2025 Disaster Resilience Symposium brings together legal, academic, and community voices instrumental in disaster law and the resilience movement, including emergency management professionals, attorneys working in disaster law, individuals working in disaster planning and recovery, and student for a forward-looking exploration of resilience in the face of disasters. This symposium offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the lessons learned from past disasters, including the pivotal 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Through dynamic keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and collaborative discussions, participants will delve into the latest trends and best practices in disaster response, preparedness, and recovery. The symposium...

Location: Gulfport, FL

Equity Forward Conference 2025

Third Sector New England, Inc. (TSNE) is a capacity building organization that partners with nonprofit organizations to provide the services, programs, and resources they need to support their communities and ultimately, create a more equitable society. TSNE is hosting a one-day conference commemorating their 65th anniversary with a focus on co-creating a movement towards building equity. From practice, idea-generation, implementation and more; the Equity Forward Conference 2025 brings passionate leaders to learn and grow as equity-driven nonprofit practitioners. In addition to plenary sessions, the conference includes a series of workshops and practicum sessions across four tracks including: Leadership Advocacy as a...

Location: Boston, MA

Smart Growth America’s Equity Summit

For nearly five years, Smart Growth America's (SGA) Equity Summit has brought together practitioners, advocates, and leaders to discuss equity in smart growth. This year’s theme, Building Forward: A Shared Movement for Vibrant Communities, reflects SGA's commitment to driving progress while adapting to new realities and bringing more people than ever into our movement. Whether you’re working on the ground in your community, influencing policy at the state or national level, or seeking innovative solutions to complex challenges, the SGA Equity Summit will provide the tools, connections, and inspiration to keep moving equity forward—even when the path isn’t easy.

Location: Washington, DC

Collective Impact Action Summit 2025

The Collective Impact Forum, an initiative of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions and FSG, invites you to the annual Collective Impact Action Summit, taking place April 29–May 1, 2025. The Summit is the biggest "collective impact" learning event of the year, bringing together backbone leaders, practitioners, funders, partners, and more to explore how we can shape our collective future. Over three days, collaboration leaders gather to dream boldly, expand our vision and reimagine what is possible, explorign how community collaboration rooted in equity and belonging is an essential ingredient in shaping a world where everyone thrives.  You will...

Location: Virtual
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