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Nature knows best: How can we unify natural assets with Canada's housing supply?

Thursday, Sept 12 | 12 p.m. ET | Live Zoom Webinar

The intersection of housing policy and natural infrastructures has never been more critical.

Join us this Thursday September 12 for a lively conversation organized by the Natural Assets Initiative and Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) based on a recent CUI report: “Both/And: Integrating Natural Asset Management into Federal Housing Supply Policymaking." The expert panel will dive into Canada's needs for more homes, but at the same time, the needs to preserve and enhance natural assets, which keep those homes safe, resilient and well-served with vital functions like storm water management and flood management for their lifetime. A critical current issue not just for community resilience to climate change, but to elevate the quality of life for all Canadians.

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Roy Brooke

Executive Director | Natural Assets Initiative

Roy is the Executive Director of the Natural Assets Initiative (NAI). Roy has worked in Canada, Europe and Africa in urban sustainability, national politics, international development, and humanitarian affairs. He was Director of Sustainability for the City of Victoria from 2011 to 2013 and between 2003 and 2011 he worked for the United Nations.

Patience Cox

Consultant | Thynk Leadership

Patience Cox is a Jameson from the Upper Similkameen Indian Band. She is a results-focused leader and educator with extensive experience working with and within Indigenous communities. Patience has 30 years of experience developing curriculum, supporting community leadership, mentoring emerging leaders and providing expertise to help organizations decolonize and reconcile within their communities.

Jonathan Tinney

Principal | SvN

Jonathan is an experienced urban planner and land economist with a career dedicated to supporting innovative solutions for his public and private sector clients. He leads various planning and design-related projects at SvN, primarily focused on urban policy, development economics and transit-oriented development. He leverages projects to maximize public benefit in concert with solid returns on their investment. Before joining SvN, Jonathan served as the Chief Planner for the City of Victoria, BC, where he led a range of projects to support Victoria’s goal to be the most vibrant and equitable mid-sized city in Canada.

Kim Fowler

Manager, Sustainability & Energy | Regional District of Nanaimo

Kim Fowler is a regional climate expert, specifically focused on integrated water management. She is based out of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada and works at the Regional District of Nanaimo as Manager, Long Range Planning, Energy & Sustainability. Kim Fowler not only helps to integrate economic, social, and environmental issues but also develops plans with short to long-term goals or plans for projects.

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