Leveraging Federal Funding

1:00 PM 2:15PM | Porto

There is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for federal funding supporting infrastructure development in the United States right now. With infrastructure programs focused on environmental justice, climate change, and reconnecting communities, among other things, many of our projects are well positioned to receive funding. But how? Learn from our experts what funds are available, and how to best access them.

Moderator:
Daniel Balmori, Senior Associate, Hogan Lovells US LLP

Panelists:
Rich Gold, Partner & Practice Group Leader for Public Policy & Regulation, Holland & Knight
Clyde Higgs, President & CEO, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.
Kevin Mills, Vice President of Policy, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

How Does Democracy Show Up in Your Life?

1:00 PM 2:15PM | Estoril

Everyday experiences can be viewed through interconnected layers of culture, environment, economy, politics, and society. The High Line’s recent exhibition, The Practice of Democracy: We hold these truths offers perspectives on how these influence our public spaces—and how they support or hinder a collective pursuit of democracy. Learn more about the exhibit, and how to bring it to your city.

Moderator:
Irfana Jetha Noorani, Artist, Cultural Producer, Administrator

Panelists:
Michael Carnevale, Founder & Creative Director, CARNEVALE
April De Simone, Principal, Designing For Democracy
Preeti Sodhi, Director of Community Engagement, High Line

Maximizing Public-Private Collaborations: Best Practices Applied to Public Spaces

1:00 PM 2:15PM | Lisbon A

We know infrastructure reuse projects require strong collaboration with public and private stakeholders. But how can we maximize the impact of the partnerships we establish? Are there ways to expand upon these collaborations and leverage current funding opportunities? Learn more about strategies developed in three cities and how they are building long-lasting and successful cross-sector partnerships to serve community needs.

Moderator:
Megan Sheekey, Strategic Partnerships, Bloomberg Associates

Panelists:
Rebecca Mandelman, Chair of the Advisory Committee, The Underdeck
Caroline O'Boyle, Associate Vice President & Illinois State Director, Trust for Public Land
Romel Pascual, Executive Director, CicLAvia

Teen-led panel: Expanding Possibilities Within Parks and Public Space for Youth Development

1:00 PM 2:15PM | Lisbon B

Infrastructure reuse projects can play a critical role in creating a thriving civic life, especially in youth development. How can we ensure our parks and public spaces support our youth? Learn from teens and young adults what matters most to them when designing a youth program, and how to leverage your space to meet their needs.

Moderator:
Lo Andrickson, Teen Fellow, High Line

Panelists:
José Caballero, Founder, In Touch
Ana Maestre, Owner & Founder, Aurora Eclipse
Mia Fields Peña, Teen Staff, High Line