Concurrent Education Session

SUN-C10: Water Wise: Strategies for Drought-resilient Property and Landscape Management

Sunday, October 6, 2024

2:00pm – 3:15pm ET

Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 150AB

1.25 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AICP, NY/HSW, FL

Lead Speaker(s)

Brent Lloyd, ASLA, PLA

Principal
EDSA
Denver, Colorado

Session Guide

Speaker(s)

Austin Krcmarik

Water Efficiency Lead
Denver Water
Denver, Colorado
Lindsay Brugger, AIA (she/her/hers)

Vice President, Resilience
Urban Land Institute
Washington, District of Columbia

Shaped by the Urban Land Institute’s Water Wise report, our session explores integrating water-saving measures into real estate. Learn about boosting asset value and achieving sustainability. Discover actionable steps, key performance indicators (KPIs), and innovative incentive programs for a resilient future.

Learning Outcomes:

Recognize and analyze the implications of record-breaking droughts on both communities and the built environment.
Investigate the challenges and implications of evolving water conservation policies, specifically in the context of real estate development.
Showcase the dual benefits of investing in water efficiency, illustrating how it not only mitigates risks but also contributes to economic advantages.
Demonstrate the practical application of best practices, providing guidance on seamlessly integrating water-saving measures into real estate projects.