About This Event
Over the past ten years, CWH and our program partners established successful processes of providing technical assistance and building the capacity of small municipalities, Tribes, school districts, and community-based organizations (CBOs) to develop and implement multi-benefit projects that integrate stormwater harvesting and climate resiliency.
This symposium will explore the many accomplishments and lessons learned from CWH’s ReDesignLA program. Join us for a full day of inspiration, innovation, and connection at ReDesigningLA Together, where community leaders, creative thinkers, and environmental experts come together to share insights, spark collaborations, and shape the future of a
sustainable Los Angeles Region.
Symposium Program
8:30 AM
Breakfast & Welcome
9:20 AM
Introduction to ReDesignLA
9:25 AM
Panel: A Decade of ReDesignLA
Learn about ReDesignLA, a successful and long-standing model for capacity-building and developing community-led green infrastructure projects in Los Angeles County. This conversation will share ReDesignLA's origins and highlight a decade of community impacts.
10:10 AM
Facilitated Group Activity
10:50 AM
Panel: Partnerships with Agencies
Partnership is key to implementing community-led multi-benefit projects. Hear from leaders representing Agencies across Los Angeles County on how they partner with CBOs and Tribes to engage and build trust with communities, resulting in mutually beneficial outcomes and sustained relationships.
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Cindy Donis - Community Organizer, East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice
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Kimberly Fisher - Manager, Office of Equity and Race, LA Metro
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TJ Moon - Assistant Deputy Director, LA County Public Works
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Alex Ramirez - Executive Director, Los Angeles Walks
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Rupam Soni - Manager, Member Services and Public Outreach Section, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
11:40 AM
Facilitated Group Activity
12:00 PM
Lunch and Networking
Living Infrastructure Field Kit Presentation by Accelerate Resilience
Los Angeles (Optional)
1:00 PM
Research Presentation: ReDesigning Funding for Los Angeles
1:15 PM
Panel: Funding Community-Led Green Infrastructure
In order to build community-led projects, we need to fund them. This conversation will focus on the role that state, local, and private/philanthropic funders play in supporting Los Angeles County's green infrastructure leaders and projects.
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Jennifer Bravo - Interim Executive Director, Accelerate Resilience Los Angeles
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Lily Bui - Director of Climate & Disaster Preparedness and Resilience, SoCal Grantmakers
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James Cortes - Director of Watershed Projects, Day One
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Blanca Escobedo - Resilient Community Associate Planner, California Strategic Growth Council
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Matthew Frary - Assistant Deputy Director, LA County Public Works
2:00 PM
Facilitated Group Activity
2:30 PM
Panel: Building Trust with Tribes
Tribes are an essential partner of our work in Los Angeles County. This conversation will focus on long-term trust-building and partnerships with Tribes and Tribal entities.
3:15 PM
Facilitated Group Activity
3:45 PM
Panel: School Greening
Schools represent a significant opportunity for integrating green infrastructure and
nature-based solutions into curriculum. This conversation will share the role CBOs play in actively engaging school communities throughout the project design and development process.
4:30 PM
Program Closing
5:00 PM
Reception and Networking
Featured Artist
Rosten Woo, who has worked on public art projects located at Los Angeles State Historic Park and the Bowtie Project, will facilitate activities throughout the day for attendees to experience what it's like to participate in ReDesignLA.
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Thank You to our Partner Agencies
Thank You to our Sponsors
