Table Discussions

Table # Topic Facilitator
1 To advance the goal of creating a healthier, more equitable, and regenerative community, what should economic development in our region look like? Laura Fox O'Sullivan
2 What does co-creating a better future look like at the neighborhood level? LaShunda Leslie-Smith
3 How can we build a robust circular economy in our region? Kathryn Walker
4 How can we ensure that green jobs are good jobs? Rodric Cox Cooper
5 What solutions should we prioritize to ensure that older adults in our community can thrive as the planet warms? Ann Marie Cook
6 How can we engage more and more people in the work of co-creating a better future for our region, especially those who may be reluctant or resistant? Jeff Halik
7 How can we foster productive collaboration and partnership between urban, suburban, and rural communities in our region? Jenny Loewenstein
8 How can/should we educate children to thrive in the world they will inherit? Chris Widmaier
9 How can understanding and dismantling patriarchy help us repair our relationship with each other and the Earth? Mike Boucher
10 How can businesses truly prioritize people and planet, while also being financially sustainable and secure? George McConohie
11 How can permaculture design principles inform and enhance our approach to co-creating the future? Patty Love
12 How can local financial institutions accelerate our region's transition to a regenerative economy? Dan Apfel
13 What would it look like to build truly inclusive mutual aid networks in our region? Earl Johnston
14 How can our community support eco-friendly entrepreneurship? Mike Reidlinger
15 What will it take to build a resilient, reliable grid that meets our region's growing need for clean electricity? Eric Hittinger
16 How can we leverage the benefits of AI and minimize the risks as we co-create our future? Lynn Duffy
17 What considerations and processes should we prioritize to make smart, equitable decisions about the future of nuclear energy in our region? Kate Kressman-Kehoe
18 How can we effectively communicate the business case for climate action? Shannon Ealy
19 What would a truly regenerative healthcare system look like, and what steps can we take now to move local healthcare providers in that direction? Jane van Dis
20 What's the recipe for success when it comes to intergenerational collaboration on climate issues? Devlin Rosen-Carole
21 How can we create a truly equitable and environmentally-friendly transportation system for our region? Jim Stack
22 How can we accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture in our region? Stephanie Castle
23 What policies and practices do we need to protect natural areas in our region? Lorna Wright
24 How can we accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly building design and construction in our region? Mark Maddalina
25 How can we accelerate the adoption of clean energy in our region? Neely Kelly
26 How can we ensure that rural communities have the opportunity to fully participate in and benefit from our region's transition to a regenerative economy? Matt Halladay
27 How can/should faith-based organizations contribute to co-creating a better future? Ruth Marchetti