Ozzie is an artist, a problem solver, and a change agent. Trained as an Environmental Scientist and as an Architect, Ozzie has spent his 25-year career journey dedicated to advancing the practice of sustainable and equitable development in communities throughout the US and Latin America. Using his background in the performing arts, Ozzie utilizes story, music, and narrative style to humanize even the most technical subject matter and capture the imaginations of clients and audiences alike.
Ozzie has worked in the construction and design industry throughout his career. He has been involved in sustainable design projects, equitable contracting, and now owns his own consulting practice dedicated to helping clients implement strategies to confront the challenges posed by changes in technology, policy, and culture. In addition to running his own consulting practice—P3 Consulting—Ozzie serves as the Board President for Trimet, Portland’s regional transportation authority.
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Ozzie is a life long learner, an environmental scientist, an architecture professional, a land use policy wonk, and an artist. Through his solo practice business based in Portland, P3 Consulting, Ozzie helps businesses, government agencies, and non-profits implement innovative strategies that address the triple bottom line. Ozzie is also the Board President of our region’s transit agency—Trimet. By day, you can find Ozzie borrowing Wifi at a local cafe and, by night, performing on a stage.
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Thu May 15
9:45 AM — 10:45 AM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time
From Crisis to Opportunity: Affordable Housing as a Climate Solution in US and Canada, Through Better P3s
What if the homes we build today could do more than provide shelter? What if they could reduce emissions, promote health and wellness, foster social cohesion, and strengthen the fabric of our communities? As we face the rising cost of housing and the harsh realities of a changing climate, the conversation around housing has shifted. Drawing on real-life examples from across Canada and the U.S., this session brings together leaders in rethinking housing to share stories of communities already taking bold action, where innovative designs, low carbon building materials, renewable energy, smart construction and community co-benefits are creating homes that are sustainable, resilient, and affordable. We'll look at how affordable housing requires collaboration and scalable, repeatable solutions for success at the pace we need, and how public-private partnerships are accelerating action.
Speakers
Brandy Burdeniuk; Director; ESG, North America, Avison Young
Dez Edwards; Senior Vice President, Sustainability & Green Initiatives; Urban Pulse Commercial Group
Ozzie Gonzalez; Founder & Principal; P3 Consulting
Christopher Higgins; Senior Green Building Planner; City of Vancouver
Ryan Zizzo; Founder & CEO; Mantle Developments
Separate ticket required. This session is part of ULI’s Resilience Summit. Purchasing a ticket to ULI’s Resilience Summit provides access to this session and all other ULI Resilience Summit sessions