Episode 46: SPOTLIGHT - OSPE's Sustainable Cities Task Force

At OSPE, advocacy is our cornerstone, driving us to create change and progress within the engineering community. To fulfill this commitment, we've established five task forces, each focused on conducting research and providing policy recommendations in areas critical to engineers in Ontario.

In part five of our series, we spotlight the work being done by OSPE's Sustainable Cities Task Force. Host Jerome James, P.Eng. speaks with task force chair Carl Bodimeade, P.Eng., who shares insights on promoting responsible urban development in Ontario and the key priorities in creating environmentally friendly communities.

Tune in now to learn more about the important work being done to create sustainable cities for future generations.

Chapters

• 0:43 Welcome and Overview of OSPE
• 1:15 Introduction of Carl Bodimeade
• 1:42 Overview of Sustainable Cities Task Force
• 3:08 Motivation for Joining the Task Force
• 4:03 Key Priorities and Challenges in Sustainable Urban Development
• 5:01 Collaboration with Municipalities
• 6:35 Key Initiatives and Projects
• 9:04 Advocacy and Policy Implementation
• 12:09 Climate Resilience and Urban Adaptation
• 13:41 Policy Change Focus
• 16:10 Opportunities for Engineers
• 18:35 Future Outlook of the Task Force
• 19:31 Role of Engineers in Urban Sustainability
• 20:49 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
• 21:42 Closing Remarks and Thank You