The closing plenary conversation from the 2019 Rail~Volution transit and community development conference in Vancouver, BC.
Moderator: GB Arrington, Principal, GB Place Making
Panelists: Lisa Bender, City Council President, City of Minneapolis;
Odetta MacLeish-White, Managing Director, TransFormation Alliance;
Mac McCarthy, President, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Timeline:
00:00 – 5:01: Panel Introductions
5:02 – 13:22: What issues does Rail~Volution need to be aware of to make an impact over the next 25 years? What do those issues mean for our movement?
13:23 – 24:56: What are innovative change agents looking for? What can Rail~Volution do to better attract them to our movement?
24:57 – 33:23 How does Rail~Volution stay relevant and continue to meaningfully strengthen communities with transit for another 25 years, while tackling new topics and challenges?
33:24 – 45:12: What can we do to stick our necks out to create change in our communities? How will we know if we’ve been successful?
45:13 – 54:39: As Rail~Volution continues to evolve, what things need more attention?
54:40 – 1:07:12: Fast-forward 25 years: What would Rail~Volution and our communities look like if we were successful in creating change?