This session will explore how a spatial perspective can be used to visualize and address sustainability issues, highlighting where they occur and who is affected. Attendees will learn about publicly-available tools and projects that leverage geographic data to examine sustainability challenges related to the environment, economy, and equity. With the democratization of authoritative data on topics such as environmental justice, social vulnerability, climate and economic equity, and more, participants will have access to a wealth of information covering aspects like transportation, public safety, affordable housing, air quality, income, and greenspace access. During the session, participants will apply a macro-level spatial lens to real-world scenarios, working in small groups to identify and use the most relevant tools and data for interpreting social, environmental, and economic issues.

These accessible tools empower students and community members, making them ideal for classroom discussions, group projects, funding proposals, presentations to stakeholders, and planning activities. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises, framing sustainability questions, selecting the right tools and data, and developing solutions. This experiential approach offers practical skills in utilizing spatial data to educate and inspire action on sustainability challenges.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand how a spatial perspective can illuminate sustainability issues related to environment, economy, and equity.
2. Explore and use publicly-available geographic tools and authoritative data for analyzing real-world sustainability challenges.
3. Develop skills in applying spatial analysis to topics such as environmental justice, social vulnerability, and community resilience.
4. Learn to frame sustainability questions or scenarios and identify appropriate data and tools to interpret and address them.
5. Gain practical experience in collaborative problem-solving using spatial data, enhancing their ability to educate and motivate others on sustainability topics.

Key Details

Registration Fees* 

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A limited number of scholarships are available to individuals who need financial assistance to participate. Please apply two weeks before the program begins (e.g., 1/30/2025) to be considered for a scholarship for this workshop.

Registration Policies:

• Registration deadline is Thursday, February 12, 12:00 p.m. ET.
• Payment is accepted in the form of Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards.
  If you need to pay by check or ACH, please contact us at least 5 weeks prior to the event start date. Registration using these forms of payment must be received 4 weeks prior to the event start date and full payment must be received by AASHE within 2 weeks of event start date.
• Cancellation Policy: A 20% processing fee applies to any cancellation prior to February 3, 2025. No refunds will be given after February 3, 2025.
• No substitutions are allowed.
• Registered participants will receive access to the recording after the live event.
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Facilitators

Lori Lewis, Manager of Sustainability, Tarrant County College District
Lori Lewis, MA, has more than 25 years experience in the sustainability field. She is the Manager of Sustainability at Tarrant County College and is adjunct professor of GIS and Sustainability at the University of Texas at Arlington. She recently completed her coursework toward a PhD in Urban Planning and Public Policy from UTA and has a master’s of Sustainability and Development from Southern Methodist University.

Any questions about the workshop?
Please contact Daita Serghi, education@aashe.org