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SUMMARY:Bayou Preservation Association's Confluence: Where Practice and Ideas Meet -- Fall Symposium Series - The Space Between: Designing Corridors for Conne
LOCATION:United Way, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX, 77007
DESCRIPTION:Bayou Preservation Association's Confluence: Where Practice and Ideas Meet -- Fall Symposium Series - The Space Between: Designing Corridors for Conne\n\n11/12/25 10:00 AM CST\n - 11/12/25 12:00 PM CST\Description:\nThis fall’s Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet returns with the theme The Space Between: Designing Corridors for Connection and Purpose, exploring the powerful intersections of mobility, ecology, and equity.\n\nAs cities face increasing challenges related to climate, infrastructure, and public health, we’ll examine how utility corridors, greenways, trails, and easements can transform beyond their traditional roles, becoming dynamic, multi-purpose community assets.\n\nFrom walkability and transit access to stormwater management and native habitat restoration, this year’s theme reimagines linear landscapes as resilient systems that connect people, places, and ecosystems.\n\nJoin urban planners, designers, engineers, ecologists, and civic leaders as we explore how green corridors and public lands promote healthier, more connected, and equitable cities. \n\nProgram Highlights:\n\nPresenting Speaker:\nCassie Hoeprich, Director of Planning & Economic Development, Downtown Houston+\n \nModerated Panel Discussion:\nModerated by Christopher Browne, LEED AP, Vice President, EHRA Engineering\n \nPanelists:\nLisa Graiff, Senior Projects Manager, Houston Parks Board\nEthan Beeson, District Landscape Architect & ISA Certified Arborist, Texas Department of Transportation, Houston District\nKelli Ondracek, Natural Resources Manager, Houston Parks and Recreation Department\n \nStart the morning with our VIP Coffee & Bites Mixer (9 AM–10 AM). An exclusive networking hour for sponsors, speakers, and VIP guests.\n\n Tickets and sponsorships available now.\nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/confluence-where-practice-and-ideas-meet-2025-fall-symposium-series\n \nWe’re grateful to our 2025 Confluence sponsors for their generous support and partnership.\n\nWatershed Guardian:\nHarris County Flood Control District\nHawes Hill & Associates LLP\n\nBayou Innovator:\nPort Houston\n\nTributary Supporter:\nAECOM\nLesley Susan Hill\nRely Foundation\n \n\nAbout the Series:\n\nConfluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet is Bayou Preservation Association’s premier biannual symposium, designed to inspire dialogue and innovation in conservation, planning, and sustainable development. Now in its 22nd year, the series continues to bring together a cross-sector community of professionals committed to building a more resilient Houston.\n\Location:\nUnited Way\n50 Waugh Drive\nHouston, TX 77007
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bayou Preservation Association's Confluence: Where Practice and Ideas Meet -- Fall Symposium Series - The Space Between: Designing Corridors for Conne<br /><br />11/12/25 10:00 AM CST - 11/12/25 12:00 PM CST<br />Description:<br /><p>This fall&rsquo;s&nbsp;<strong>Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet</strong>&nbsp;returns with the theme&nbsp;<strong>The Space Between: Designing Corridors for Connection and Purpose</strong>, exploring the powerful intersections of mobility, ecology, and equity.</p>

<p>As cities face increasing challenges related to climate, infrastructure, and public health, we&rsquo;ll examine how utility corridors, greenways, trails, and easements can transform beyond their traditional roles, becoming dynamic, multi-purpose community assets.</p>

<p>From walkability and transit access to stormwater management and native habitat restoration, this year&rsquo;s theme reimagines linear landscapes as resilient systems that connect people, places, and ecosystems.</p>

<p>Join urban planners, designers, engineers, ecologists, and civic leaders as we explore how green corridors and public lands promote healthier, more connected, and equitable cities.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Program Highlights:</strong><br />
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<strong>Presenting Speaker:</strong><br />
<strong>Cassie Hoeprich</strong>, Director of Planning &amp; Economic Development,&nbsp;<em>Downtown Houston+</em><br />
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<strong>Moderated Panel Discussion:</strong><br />
Moderated by&nbsp;<strong>Christopher Browne, LEED AP</strong>, Vice President,&nbsp;<em>EHRA Engineering</em><br />
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<strong>Panelists:</strong><br />
<strong>Lisa Graiff</strong>, Senior Projects Manager,&nbsp;<em>Houston Parks Board</em><br />
<strong>Ethan Beeson</strong>, District Landscape Architect &amp; ISA Certified Arborist,&nbsp;<em>Texas Department of Transportation, Houston District</em><br />
<strong>Kelli Ondracek</strong>, Natural Resources Manager,&nbsp;<em>Houston Parks and Recreation Department</em><br />
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Start the morning with our&nbsp;<strong>VIP Coffee &amp; Bites Mixer (9 AM&ndash;10 AM)</strong>. An exclusive networking hour for sponsors, speakers, and VIP guests.<br />
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We&rsquo;re grateful to our 2025 Confluence sponsors for their generous support and partnership.<br />
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Watershed Guardian:<br />
<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/harris-county-flood-control-district/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761280913622000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1LxlmS4GGGtrtbRltSasW0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/harris-county-flood-control-district/" target="_blank" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/harris-county-flood-control-district/">Harris County Flood Control District</a><br />
<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/hawes-hill-%26-associates/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761280913622000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Qk2vyCi1eWzsjUT-oLyTR" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hawes-hill-&amp;-associates/" target="_blank" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hawes-hill-&amp;-associates/">Hawes Hill &amp; Associates LLP</a><br />
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Bayou Innovator:<br />
<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/port-houston/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761280913622000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2cYB-sEnmzgCqQFj4yzN7P" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/port-houston/" target="_blank" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/port-houston/">Port Houston</a><br />
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Tributary Supporter:<br />
<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://aecom.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761280913622000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0phSQW-X5nrk2600TUzglk" href="https://aecom.com/" target="_blank" title="https://aecom.com/">AECOM</a><br />
<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-susan-hill-6ab2789/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761280913622000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0eAViaib9-SNN_lb72xYxd" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-susan-hill-6ab2789/" target="_blank" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-susan-hill-6ab2789/">Lesley Susan Hill</a><br />
Rely Foundation<br />
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<p><strong>About the Series:</strong></p>

<p><em>Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet</em>&nbsp;is Bayou Preservation Association&rsquo;s premier biannual symposium, designed to inspire dialogue and innovation in conservation, planning, and sustainable development. Now in its 22nd year, the series continues to bring together a cross-sector community of professionals committed to building a more resilient Houston.</p>
<br />Location:<br />United Way<br />50 Waugh Drive<br />Houston, TX 77007
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