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Welcome to




                          The City Beautiful! 




                                               ITIES ARE HOME TO MORE than 50 percent of the global population, and
                                               are the key to the transition to a sustainable economy. They are the drivers
                                               of progress and innovation: from cultural transformations to technological
                                               breakthroughs, cities are where people come together to share ideas,
                                               experiences, and aspirations.
                                                  Here in the City of Orlando, we see sustainability as an opportunity to build
                                               a better future; an opportunity to drive sustainable economic growth and
                         C high-wage job creation, enhance environmental stewardship and protection
                          of our natural resources,˜and improve the˜quality of life for everyone who lives, works, learns and
                          plays in our city. Since the inception of our Green Works Orlando initiative in 2007, we have worked
                          diligently to transform Orlando into one of the most environmentally friendly, socially inclusive,
                          and economically vibrant cities in the nation – and we’ve become a model for others to follow.
                             Climate change is already profoundly affecting urban areas around the world, creating
                          unprecedented challenges that we have never witnessed before. But these challenges also present
                          an opportunity to demonstrate our leadership, preserve prosperity, safeguard vulnerable citizens,
                          and flex our innovative capabilities to develop market-viable, sustainable solutions.˜
                             This Symposium is one example of how the City of Orlando is bringing together renowned
                          industry experts and the true champions of change to engage in thought leadership discussions
                          and explore intelligent solutions for a healthier, cleaner, and more resilient future.
                             We are delighted that you’ve been able to join us, and we look forward to hearing your creative
                          input about how we as individuals, professionals, and elected oˆcials can work together to take
                          sustainability to the next level, starting here in The City Beautiful.
                             ˜
                          Sincerely,






                          Mayor Buddy Dyer
                          City of Orlando









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