Who Decides? Community Power, Urgency, and the Realities of Climate Decision-Making
Alexa Avilés
Belinda Chiu
Nick Nyhan
Natalie Vena
Olivia Griffin [Moderator]
Event by: Waterfront Alliance
Event format
Virtual
Event duration
1 hour
Language
English
As storms, heat, and flooding intensify, cities are under pressure to act quickly — but what happens when urgency collides with community voice? This panel digs into one of the hardest questions in climate resilience: when should agencies slow down to listen, and when does delay put lives at risk? We’ll explore the line between NIMBYism and legitimate community concerns, the pitfalls of top down planning, and the power of community led decision-making. A must attend for anyone shaping climate policy on the ground.