Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 10/20/25 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 10/20/25

Episode 27 - Exploring the healing power of nature with Clare Cooper Marcus

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with the luminary planner and researcher Clare Cooper Marcus. Clare is a prominent educator in landscape architecture and architecture and a pioneer in the field of social issues in housing, open space design, and healing landscapes. She is an author and co-author of a number of books and research studies; a multi-award winner; and a tireless advocate for the importance of place in the realm of health and wellbeing. Join us for a conversation on the powerful impact connections with the natural world can have on our physical and mental wellbeing, and how design can affect and influence how we live, work, play, and grow.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 10/1/25 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 10/1/25

Episode 26 - Growing Children’s Connections with Nature with Laura Mylan

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with award-winning communicator and seasoned nonprofit executive Laura Mylan, the Chief Strategy Officer of the Children and Nature Network. Laura is a passionate advocate for enhancing children’s access to nature and natural spaces to live and play in across the United States. She draws upon her wealth of experience to facilitate connections and lead the way in ensuring that all children have safe and equitable spaces in which to engage with nature to enhance their physical and mental wellbeing. Join us for a conversation on the powerful impact nature has on our and our children’s development and mentality, and what her organization is doing to support citizens and educators in new and interesting ways to facilitate connections with the natural world.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 8/14/25 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 8/14/25

Episode 25 - Greening the Way Forward with Dr. Karen Liu

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with researcher, educator, design consultant, and long-time green roof expert Dr. Karen Liu of Next Level Stormwater Management. Karen has worn many hats over the course of her illustrious career playing key roles in green roof research; technical standard development; and design projects across the globe. She has applied her extensive expertise on all things green roofs to guide decisions that enhance performance, maximize co-benefits, and achieve tangible results for clients as well as engaging the next generation of designers and installers to secure the future of the field. Join us for a conversation on water management, extreme heat, and the importance of connecting with natural spaces through green infrastructure.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/25/25 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/25/25

Episode 24 - Addressing Urban Heat Islands with Grace Wickerson

This episode of Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Buildings features science communicator, policy advocate, and scientist Grace Wickerson of the Federation of American Scientists. Join us for a conversation on extreme heat, the importance of science communication, and ways in which FAS is trying to improve our communities.