Austin Underground: A Case Study in Financial Leadership
In a conference focused on innovations and best practices focused on building strong communities, the City of Austin is making great strides towards completing a transformational project that highlights the importance of strong financial leadership. A partnership between the City of Austin, the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, and the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation, the Waller Creek District and Tunnel addresses floodplain and safety issues to revitalize a section of downtown, create parks and open space, and provide opportunities for public and private investment. Attend this session to hear from City leaders on how they work together to drive this project, the role of finance in making it a success, and lessons learned you can use in your own community.
Speakers

Liana Berberidou-Kallivoka, PhD, PE, LEED Fellow
Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department, City of Austin, Texas