2026 Resiliency Fair

Sponsored by USA Shade

Taking place in downtown Denver, the Resiliency Fair will include a dynamic keynote speaker, case studies and lessons learned, an expert panel discussion, and networking opportunities for landscape architects and architects.

Tickets will not be available at the door.

Participants Mixer

From 1:30 to 2 pm all participants are invited to a meet and greet at the Alliance Center. This is an opportunity for you to meet passionate folks who represent a diversity of governmental agencies and design firms.

Info: Anne Miller speaks about the state's resiliency framework as it relates to wildfires and drought, as well as the framework's 5-year update in progress. (https://coresiliency.colorado.gov/colorado-resiliency-framework). We'll learn about resiliency hubs and how they factor into community resilience beyond regular building occupants. Anne Miller, AICP is the Director of the Colorado Resiliency Office (CRO) in the Department of Local Affairs. She has over 25 years of community development experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Anne has worked in Colorado and across the nation to build adaptive and sustainable communities. She is a founding member of the American Planning Association’s Sustainable Communities Division. Anne serves as an ex-officio member of the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Board and a board member of the Colorado Natural Disaster Mitigation Enterprise. CEUs available!

Info: Speakers:
Jeffrey Woodruff, Architect and Pitkin Co. Commissioner
David Lowrey, Chief Fire Marshall at Boulder Fire Rescue
Aaron Johnson, WUI Professional Development Educator at CO Fire & Life Safety
Jason Newsome, Landscape Architect/Urban Designer at CIVITAS
Anne Ness, Architect at Andersen Hallas Architects
Join designers and governmental agencies as they discuss the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
code and how it is changing how we address wildfire in the built environment. We’ll address the
lessons we’re learning as the code is put to the test throughout Colorado on a variety of project
scales.

Info: Participants:
Dr. Khai Nguyen, City and County of Denver
Renee Azerbegi, National Decarbonization & Sustainability Leader at Mead & Hunt
Colorado Resiliency Office
Colorado Climate Preparedness Office
County of Boulder Mountain and Open Space
Kim McDonald, WUI Professional Development Educator
What are local and state agencies concerned with and looking to prioritize as they address
drought and wildfire? What resources are available from the policy leaders that can help
designers better address resiliency needs? Check out the Future of Policy room to talk to
experts and researchers who are changing the way we build throughout Colorado in a relaxed
gallery-style setting.

Info: Participants:
Marissa Sterrett, Sustainable Landscapes Services Manager at Denver Botanic Garden
Jared Tanaka, Environmental Inspection Supervisor at Douglas County
Sara Tabatabaie, Teaching Assistant Professor at CU Boulder
Patti Abrecht, Vice President Architectural Strategies & Engagement at USA Shade
Architect and Materials Scientist at Stantec
What does the future of our landscapes and buildings look like in order to better address
drought and wildfire? Check out the Future of Materiality room to talk to experts and researchers
who are changing the way we build throughout Colorado in a relaxed gallery-style setting.

Info: Architects and landscape architects need to work together to most effectively address both
types of challenges. Given how recently drought and wildfire risks have increased, both
professions are still in the learning stages of learning how to adapt and can benefit from this
event's goal of preparing attendees to understand what's at stake before we start designing. We have compiled a panel of local experts to give their diverse perspectives on policy and
materiality of buildings and landscape must change in order to better address drought and
wildfire. CEUs available!

Info: Interested in continuing the conversation? Join us at Wynkoop Brewing for a drink and chat!
Drink ticket not included in event price.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Alliance Center, 1536 Wynkoop Street, Denver, United States

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