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Sponsorship Deadline: Wednesday, September 30thDon't miss the opportunity to be recognized as a valued partner in this year's Confluence Fall Series.About the ProgramAreas of Houston are redeveloping and the region continues to plan for more frequent and intense storm events. As urban areas grow and change the question becomes: how do we protect our neighborhoods and give people meaningful access to recreation and green space?This fall, Confluence turns its focus to the infrastructure already doing this work and asks how we build on it.Open by Design: Maximizing Houston's Urban Drainage Systems explores how Houston's drainage infrastructure, the systems designed to move water through our city, can be maximized during redevelopment to serve both stormwater management and the communities that surround it. Drawing from real Houston case studies, the program brings together practitioners from across Houston's design, planning, and conservation community for a cross-sector morning of insights and dialogue.Houston has already built drainage infrastructure worth learning from. This program is about recognizing that work and asking what comes next as our city continues to grow.What to ExpectReal Houston case studies grounded in practiceInsights across design, operations, and long-term stewardshipA cross-sector conversation connecting drainage infrastructure to community benefitOpportunities to engage with professionals shaping Houston's built and natural environmentCoffee & Bites Networking Mixer (9 AM – 10 AM)Kick off the morning with a curated networking hour for speakers, partners, and Premium ticketholders. Connect with regional leaders, practitioners, and professionals shaping Houston's drainage systems and green spaces.About the SeriesNow in its 23rd year, Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet is Bayou Preservation Association's premier biannual educational series, convening professionals across conservation, planning, engineering, and environmental fields to explore timely challenges and practical solutions shaping Houston's future.Continuing Education CreditsThis event is approved for:1.50 CM credits from the American Planning Association1.50 Learning Units for professionals seeking Continuing EducationThis year's organizing partners include Harris County Flood Control District, Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, the Office of the County Engineer, AECOM, EHRA Engineering, the Environmental Institute of Houston, and Resource Environmental Solutions.*Donors are open to making an optional and voluntary contribution to Zeffy, which is entirely up to your discretion.
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