Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Buildings

• Episode 24 - Addressing Urban Heat Islands with Grace Wickerson

  In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with science communicator, policy advocate, and scientist Grace Wickerson of the Federation of American Scientists. Grace works to connect the dots between climate science and resilience and policy initiatives that directly impact human lives, health, and wellbeing. She is a champion of human and environmental health, and the ways in which they intersect, advocating for science and data based policy solutions to the climate crisis. Join us for a conversation on extreme heat, the importance of science communication, and ways in which FAS is trying to improve our communities.

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• Episode 23 - Going Slow with Benjamin Fahrer

  In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with farmer, rooftop agriculturalist, and integrated ecology advocate Benjamin Fahrer, owner of Top Leaf Farms. Benjamin is a sustainable food and farm management expert, directing his energy on regenerative farming approaches for long term sustainability, health, and food security. His ecological approach to farming and farm management aims to grow food that supports not just the people who eat it, but the land in which it grows, and the people who grow it. He is also an advocate for directly interfacing with the natural world, getting your hands dirty and finding the power in the connection with the planet that sustains us. Join us for a conversation on the importance of food, soils, and a better, more sustainable path towards growing food.

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• Episode 22 - Bringing Up The Crops with August Stubler

  In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with rooftop farmer and sustainable food systems advocate August Stubler, who oversees the operations of the Blackwood Educational Land Institute’s Skyfarm at POST Houston. August has a passion for connecting communities with sustainable, local food and uses the farm to further that passion by exploring what is possible on a 1 acre plot of rooftop in downtown Houston, Texas. Through the Skyfarm, they are pushing the boundaries of rooftop food production and exploring how to develop sustainable, resilient food systems for Southeastern Texas. Join us for a conversation on the importance of connecting with food production and bringing farming into the city.

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• Episode 21 - Getting Deep in the Soil with Molly Meyer

  In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with pioneer and self-proclaimed soil nerd Molly Meyer, founder and CEO of Omni Ecosystems out of Chicago. Molly’s started Omni Ecosystems with the goal of democratizing nature, a vision of creating sustainable spaces and products that serve everyone and support broader ecosystems. With that goal, Molly and their team at Omni have worked tirelessly to tune the Omni Infinity Media, a lightweight, high porosity growing media that supports both plants and microbial networks to recreate whole ecosystems that are resilient, versatile, and affordable. With an emphasis and passion for soil sciences and dynamics, they are looking at ways not just to mitigate the impacts of the built environment, but to leverage constructed ecosystems to eliminate the impacts of the development industry entirely, allowing urban communities and natural ecosystems to coexist. Join us for a conversation on how Omni is taking a deep dive into the soil to better understand the world beneath our feet.

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• Episode 20 - Modeling Inclusive Urban Revitalization with Mitchell Cohen

  In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with activist, developer, and President of the Daniels Corporation Mitchell Cohen, as he details his work in the redevelopment of the critically underserved and disadvantaged Toronto community of Regent Park. Mitchell shares his experiences working in community development in Montreal, and how that eventually led him to spearhead the $1.5 billion revitalization project. Through an emphasis on affordability, community preservation, and resilience, his work in Regent Park has transformed the neighborhood from one of neglect and inattention to a thriving and inclusive community with deep connections to history and place for those who live there, fulfilling a 75 year vision for the community. Join us for a conversation on how affordability and preservation can be prioritized while growing our communities for the future of urban growth.You can find Mitchell’s book Rhythms of Change - Reflections on the Regent Park Revitalization at all major retailers.

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