Level Design Podcast

In today’s episode, we dive into green infrastructure and sustainable materials, emphasizing the urgent need for eco-friendly practices to combat climate change. But, what if we’re talking about the wrong problem? We throw buzz words out there all the time…green infrastructure, sustainable materials, environmentally friendly infrastructure, renewable energy etc. These are all important, but what’s the larger conversation? What happens when we zoom out? Scott highlights the importance of smarter water systems and evolving transportation needs in a post-COVID world. The conversation underscores the necessity of long-term sustainability in decision-making and the challenges cities face in accommodating growing populations. It stresses the competitive nature of cities and the need for collaboration to fund and develop infrastructure, with a focus on the role of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) in fostering cooperation. We briefly touch on the historical context of infrastructure development in the 1