What's Now. What's Next.

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What's Now. What's Next.

Hosted by GHD's Future Communities team, What's Now. What's Next. is a snackable podcast series exploring today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities for our communities – and importantly, how we can support thriving places and spaces that put people first.

  1. Innovative solutions through digital transformation

    4 NOV

    Innovative solutions through digital transformation

    GHD’s Senior Advisor for Simulation and Decision Science, Brendan Langfield, explores insights from the CROSSROADS research report, demonstrating how digital transformation is solving complex infrastructure challenges.

    11 min
  2. Digital innovators leading change

    4 NOV

    Digital innovators leading change

    Jackie Lee-Joe, a digital and media expert, discusses working with youth grappling with eco-anxiety and economic uncertainty. As young leaders step up, they address critical issues for a brighter future.

    15 min
  3. Navigating the energy shift to renewables

    4 NOV

    Navigating the energy shift to renewables

    GHD’s Future Energy Lead, Tom Foley, explains the 21st-century transition to renewable energy and its implications for social and infrastructure development, promoting community support for a fair transition.

    19 min
  4. Transforming urban landscapes for social equity

    4 NOV

    Transforming urban landscapes for social equity

    María Fernández, Head of Sustainability at Multiplex in the UK, tackles urgent urban development issues. In this episode, Maria focuses on decarbonisation, Net Zero transitions and social equity to evolve urban environments.

    25 min
  5. Global water challenges: A deep dive

    4 NOV

    Global water challenges: A deep dive

    GHD’s Water Market Lead, Gemma Dunn, examines global water issues like aging infrastructure, population growth and climate change, assessing their impact on equitable water access.

    18 min
  6. Nurturing tomorrow's leaders: Inspiring collaborative innovation

    4 NOV

    Nurturing tomorrow's leaders: Inspiring collaborative innovation

    Jennifer Weerasinghe from York University and Professor Franz Newland from Ottawa University highlight academia's crucial role in crafting a vibrant, equitable future. Emerging leaders are creating community-focused solutions driven by a strong sense of responsibility.

    19 min
  7. Housing: the global challenge playing out at a community level

    19/10/2023

    Housing: the global challenge playing out at a community level

    Carolyn Whitzman, housing researcher at the University of Ottawa, discusses how we can address some of the biggest challenges impacting housing around the world, from lack of supply to changes in construction methodologies.

    13 min
  8. Achieving social impact, equity and justice in our built environments 

    19/10/2023

    Achieving social impact, equity and justice in our built environments 

    Catriona Brady, Director of Strategy and Development at the World Green Building Council, highlights how considering the ‘S’ in ESG during the design and development of our built environments will shape thriving communities of the future.

    15 min
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Hosted by GHD's Future Communities team, What's Now. What's Next. is a snackable podcast series exploring today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities for our communities – and importantly, how we can support thriving places and spaces that put people first.

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