Development Challenges in a Changing Climate

Bio: As the leader of CollinsWoerman’s Planning and Sustainable Development practice, Steve has more than 19 years of experience leading governments, planners, architects, land owners, and project teams towards increased sustainability. He specializes in creating tools and alternative strategies that lead to resilient infrastructure systems for cities and large developments. As a consultant, Steve led creation of the global program called Cities of the Future for the International Water Association. His clients include cities, utilities, ports, NGO's, and large private land owners in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Bio: Associate Planner / Project Manager, CollinsWoerman (2009-present) Associate, Urban Land Institute, Seattle (2008-2009) Researcher, Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements (2007-2008)

Education: Masters of Urban Planning, University of Washington B.A., Political Science, Boston College

Past Assignments: 45th International Making Cities Livable Conference, Portland, OR (2007) 6th Pacific Rim Community Design Network Conference, Quanzhou, China (2007)

Bio: Senior Planner since 2004 for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, LaConner, WA; 30 years public sector experience, including 13 years in Planning with Native American tribes. Currently responsible for comprehensive/land use planning, transportation planning, forest program management, and oversee Building & Permitting program.

Education: B.S., Social Assessment & Policy, 1980, Western Washington University.