Navigating Wildfire Resilience at the ULI Resilience Summit

Excitement is building as the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Resilience Summit approaches, set to take place in New York City on April 12th, 2024. David McCullough, Principal Landscape Architect, and Andrew Schlesinger, Associate Landscape Architect, will be attending and facilitating a roundtable discussion on Wildfire Resilience and Fire-Adapted Communities, offering a unique opportunity for collaborative exploration and knowledge sharing.

The roundtable, strategically scheduled during lunchtime to encourage informal networking, promises to delve into pressing issues surrounding wildfire resilience. Attendees can anticipate a rich dialogue informed by recent work and writings, including insights from Maha Balachandran’s article on the subject. Central to the discussion will be the concept that fire-smart buildings must be complemented by fire-smart landscaping, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and mitigation efforts.

Participants can look forward to exploring best practices in defensible space, innovative approaches to fire safety, and the latest updates in fire policy. The roundtable aims to align sustainable development and design strategies with the realities of increased fire risk in our modern age. By fostering collaboration and sharing expertise, this session holds the potential to catalyze actionable solutions and drive progress in wildfire resilience efforts.

McCullough is proud to support the ULI 2024 Resilience Summit. For more insights into climate resilience, check out Andrew Schlesinger's takeaways from last year's ULI Climate Resilience Summit and Spring Meeting.

Register for the ULI 2024 Resilience Summit here.

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