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What Federal Leadership on Climate and Housing Means for Philadelphia

Tue, 1/1/2030 - 1:00pm - 1:00pm

Webinar on Demand

Recorded on 5/21/2021

Tackling COVID-19, climate change, racial equity, and the economy are among the Biden-Harris Administration’s top priorities.

With such a drastic change at the federal level, there are many new, exciting opportunities to address these interconnected crises at the local level here in Philadelphia.

We invite you to join Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) and Green Building United (GBU) for our joint online presentation and discussion on the federal government’s new priorities and how they might impact the City of Philadelphia!

To start, Khalil Shahyd from the Natural Resources Defense Council will present an overview of the Biden-Harris priorities with an emphasis on the nexus of housing and climate change. Shahyd’s presentation will be followed by a discussion with Philadelphia Councilmember Katharine Gilmore Richardson and Philadelphia Chief Resilience Officer, Saleem Chapman on how to best connect these federal priorities with on-the-ground needs in Philadelphia. 

Whether you work in housing, community development, policy, design, construction, or are generally interested in the climate change policies that impact our homes and commercial spaces in Philadelphia - all are welcome to attend!

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Meet Our Presenters

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Khalil Shahyd

Senior Policy Advisor, Equity Environment And Just Communities, Healthy People & Thriving Communities Program, NRDC

Khalil Shahyd focuses on federal policy and national strategies that create just solutions for environmental and climate crises—specifically by integrating clean energy and energy efficiency with affordable housing and community development. He has more than 20 years of experience in community and economic justice organizing, planning, and policy advocacy. He has worked on just, sustainable development in urban and rural settings domestically and abroad in Mexico, India, and Brazil. Shahyd holds a bachelor's degree in history from Tulane University, a master's degree in sustainable international development from Brandeis University, and a PhD (ABD) in energy and environmental policy with a specialization in urban political ecology from the University of Delaware. Away from work, his passions are astronomy and soccer. Shahyd is based in NRDC's Washington, D.C. office.

Katherine Gilmore Richardson

Councilmember At-Large, City of Philadelphia

Katherine Gilmore Richardson is serving her first term as Councilwoman At-Large for the City of Philadelphia. Gilmore Richardson’s demonstrated track record of service and leadership within the community helped her to become the youngest woman ever elected City-wide and the youngest African American woman ever elected to Philadelphia City Council in November 2019. Gilmore Richardson previously served as a staff member for Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown for 11 years in roles ranging from Constituent Services to Chief of Staff. During her tenure, she helped secure passage of progressive policies affecting and advocating for women, children, people of color and more.  Katherine is a graduate of the Philadelphia High School for Girls and West Chester University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and a Master of Science degree in public administration. She also completed the Women's Campaign School at Yale University, the Center for Progressive Leadership and the Zeta Organizational Leadership Program. 

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Saleem Chapman

Chief Resilience Officer, City of Philadelphia

Saleem Chapman serves as Philadelphia’s first Chief Resilience Officer. In this role, he oversees the creation and implementation of climate preparedness and resilience strategies. Before joining the City of Philadelphia, Saleem amassed a vast array of experience in the sustainability field, including professional work in urban policy analysis, environmental justice, and sustainable economic development.

Relevant Resources

The White House

The Biden-Harris Administration Immediate Priorities

FACT SHEET: The American Jobs Plan

FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Accelerates Efforts to Create Jobs Making American Buildings More Affordable, Cleaner, and Resilient

 

NRDC Blog Posts by Khalil Shahyd

Biden Plan Promises Better Buildings, for Climate and Equity

How HUD Can Address the Crisis of Housing & Climate Change

“Building Back Better” Buildings

Affordable Housing Is Key to a Clean Energy Economy

 

City of Philadelphia Resources 

 

Beat the Heat Toolkit

Philadelphia Energy Burden Report

Growing Stronger: Toward a Climate-Ready Philadelphia Report

Powering Our Future: A Clean Energy Vision for Philadelphia Report

 

Greenlining Institute

Equitable Building Electrification: A Framework for Powering Resilient Communities Report

 

Emerald Cities Collaborative

The Building Electrification Equity Project Report

The Building Electrification Equity Project (Recording - keynote begins at 16:00)

 

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health 

Housing, Energy and Justice: Making the Case for Investments in Sustainability for the Underserved (Recording)

 

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Health Costs of Burning Fuels Study (Recording) 

 

Rocky Mountain Institute

Gas Stoves: Health and Air Quality Impacts and Solutions

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