Political Challenges Keynote Luncheon will be moderated by Diane Masciale, WLIW21 with Henrietta Davis, Former Mayor, Cambridge, MA; Dr. Ronald Loveridge, Former Mayor, Riverside, CA; and Jack Schnirman, City Manager, Long Beach, NY.  Suburban Sustainability, A Symposium is presented by The National Center for Suburban Studies and the Hofstra Cutural Center.

The National Center for Suburban Studies and the Hofstra Cutural Center present Suburban Sustainability, A Symposium. One of the key questions facing society today is how can we survive the future given all of the problems we are facing such as global climate change, pollution, water scarcity, and environmental justice challenges. The suburbs are not often thought of as places where sustainable practices thrive. Yet, there are examples all over the United States where suburban communities are making great strides to improve not only the sustainability of their communities, but also of their region and the broader United States.

This Symposium will be a one-day event that includes three panel discussions and a buffet lunch with a keynote discussion focused on the political successes and challenges for making our suburbs sustainable.  The day will end with a reception at the Hofstra University Museum which is showcasing an exhibit on how Manhattan connects to suburban Long Island titled Over the River: Transforming Long Island. Speakers will include a range of experts who are working on real-world solutions to sustainability challenges within the realm of environment, economic development, and social equity. During this election year, the symposium will take on greater significance as the suburbs play an important role in the future of our country. 

Symposia Directors: Robert Brinkman, Sandra Garren, Department of Geology, Environment and Sustainability

Date: November 10, 2016

Time: 12:30 – 2:20 p.m.

Location: Axinn Library, South Campus

Admission: Free

RSVP required for the luncheon, seating is limited to 80 people. Please RSVP using the RSVP for this Event link.

For more information, please contact the Hofstra Cultural Center at 516-463-5669

Presented by Hofstra Cultural Center and the National Center for Suburban Studies

Please visit Suburban Sustainability: A Symposium for more information and to RSVP separately for the Symposium.