Nature-First Cities with Sean Markey, Professor and Certified Planner

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Professor Sean Markey gave this presentation on his brand new book Nature-First Cities, co-written with Cam Brewer and Herb Hammond, at an event hosted by Strong Towns Langley on November 12th 2024. Prior to the presentation, acknowledgement was given to our presence on the traditional lands of the Katzie, Kwantlen, Matsqui, and Semiahmoo First Nations peoples.

0:00 Nature-First Cities
0:35 Acknowledgments
2:05 Introduction
6:13 Part 1: Inviting Nature Home
23:06 Part 2: Nature-Directed Stewardship
37:22 Part 3: The Three-Part Process
44:53 Part 4: Final Thoughts
49:30 Q&A Session

About the Book (from the foreword by Faisal Moola and David Suzuki):
Nature-First Cities challenges the dominant perception of cities as being either booming metropolises or impoverished slums that are inhospitable to nature and wildlife… Urban greenspace and green infrastructure complement traditional infrastructure, provide many ecological, economic, and social benefits, and contribute to the health and well-being of urban dwellers. Isn’t it time we protected, restored, and enhanced the nature in our own neighbourhoods?

About the Speaker:
Sean Markey, PhD MCIP RPP, is a professor and certified planner with the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University. Sean's research concerns issues of local and regional economic development, rural and small-town development, and sustainable planning and infrastructure. He has published widely in academic journals and has co-authored/edited numerous books. Sean continues to work with municipalities, non-profit organizations, Indigenous communities, and the business community to promote and develop sustainable forms of community and regional development.

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