Planning for Our Changing Climate

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  • Saturday, May 4 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Offering Format: Professional Development Event
  • Recommended for grades 6 – 12 and adults
  • Educator Resource Center in the Lyman Library
  • Free; register online

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Scientists warn about the threats that impacts of climate change — such as sea level rise and extreme temperatures — present to our health and our engineered infrastructure. What can and should be done to protect the health and safety of the public?

We'll share a number of educational offerings developed with science, engineering, and urban planning experts that help citizens consider the difficult decisions communities face. We'll also showcase a series of citizen science projects, co-created by high school students, local scientists, and urban planners, on topics such as air quality and extreme temperatures — with a focus on planning healthier urban spaces.

Additionally, we'll highlight a number of tools, including live presentations and media, that help engage the public in decision-making under uncertain conditions. Lastly, take part in a deliberative forum on planning for sea level rise in Boston, and provide your feedback on several tools that can be easily adapted and implemented for formal education settings.