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Washington Fajardo

Architect and Urbanist | Inter-American Development Bank Washington D.C, United States of America

Biography

Washington Fajardo is an architect and urbanist, coordinator of the IDB Cities Lab. He has held various positions in the city of Rio de Janeiro. He was President of the Rio World Heritage Institute, Special Advisor during the Olympic Games, and most recently, head of the Pereira Passos Institute and the Urban Planning Department.

Sessions

13:25h

In Focus | SMART CITY EXPO

Climate-Proofing Cities: Towards Greener Public Spaces

Sacha Stolp City of Amsterdam Director of Innovation for Future Roof Assets Chair

Juan Francisco Paz Sener Mobility Global Director Architecture, Health and Sports Speaker

Yann Mareschal Bordeaux Métropole Innovation Project Manager Speaker

Yogita Popat Socitm-MCE/London Borough of Barnet Programme Director, Culture and Sustainability/Vice-President SOCITM Speaker

Washington Fajardo Inter-American Development Bank Architect and Urbanist Speaker

#Air Quality, #Ecology, #Green Spaces

05-11-2024 13:25 05-11-2024 14:10 Europe/Madrid Climate-Proofing Cities: Towards Greener Public Spaces

The effects of the climate emergency are disrupting our urban lifestyles. How can cities integrate environmental considerations into urban development to create more resilient, livable, and sustainable public spaces? How do green spaces in cities contribute to improving the quality of life for residents, fostering community engagement, ensuring accessibility and safety, and enhancing mental and physical well-being?

Hall 3 | Congress: Green Room

Tue 5 13:25h - 14:10h Hall 3 | Congress: Green Room Full Congress Pass

16:30h

In Focus | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Transforming our Neighbourhoods: How to Get People and Politicians Onboard?

Camille Tallon C40 Manager for Urban Planning Chair

Washington Fajardo Inter-American Development Bank Architect and Urbanist Speaker

Vanessa Velasco Bernal Secretary District of Habitat Speaker

Maurizio Veloccia City of Rome Deputy Mayor for Urban Planning Speaker

David Martinez City of Barcelona Chief City Planner Speaker

#Citizen Engagement, #Collaboration, #Smart Infrastructures, #Street Design, #Urban Planning

05-11-2024 16:30 05-11-2024 17:15 Europe/Madrid Transforming our Neighbourhoods: How to Get People and Politicians Onboard?

Urban transformation often faces hurdles in gaining community buy-in and navigating political landscapes. A way to bridge the gap between aspirations for change and the reality of implementation remains in communicating well about the co-benefits of the urban design changes. In this session, C40 will delve into the critical question of garnering support from both residents and political decision-makers to create green and thriving neighborhoods.

Hall 3 | Congress: Tomorrow.Building Room

Tue 5 16:30h - 17:15h Hall 3 | Congress: Tomorrow.Building Room Tomorrow.Building & Full Congress passes