The GovLab Collective Intelligence Podcast City of Lakewood Sustainable Neighborhoods Program (with Jonathan Wachtel)
Oct 19, 2020
Jonathan Wachtel, the Sustainability Manager for Lakewood, Colorado, shares insights on the innovative Sustainable Neighborhoods Program he developed. The program empowers over 20,000 residents through hands-on sustainability initiatives since 2012. Wachtel discusses the impact of engaging communities in diverse projects, addressing inclusivity challenges, and the creative methods used to foster participation. He highlights success stories, collaborations, and the importance of safe experimentation, showing how local ideas can lead to significant environmental improvements.
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1 2 3 4 5
Intro
00:00 • 6min
Success Stories from Lakewood's Sustainable Neighborhoods Program
05:33 • 2min
Navigating Sustainable Development in Local Governance
07:22 • 2min
Navigating Diversity in Sustainable Communities
09:35 • 14min
Designing Successful Public Problem-Solving Projects
23:58 • 5min