Agenda

• 9:00 – 10:00 AM |Check In & Networking Breakfast

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• 10:00 – 10:15 AM | Welcome from Organizers & Host

  Opening remarks and context-setting for Staten Island’s infrastructure moment.

• 10:15 – 10:30 AM | Introduction Remarks

  Special guest perspectives on Staten Island’s role in the city’s future.

• 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Congestion Pricing: Impacts and Next Steps

  Examining what congestion pricing means for Staten Island commuters, businesses, and mobility.

• 11:30 – 12:00 PM | Domestic Energy: Local Vision & Regional Impacts

  How offshore wind, local content, and energy planning are reshaping Staten Island’s economy.

• 12:00 – 12:30 PM | Networking Break

  Grab lunch Time to connect with colleagues, speakers, and partners.

• Track A: 12:30 – 1:00 PM | Housing, Land Use & the City of Yes

  How zoning and policy changes will shape housing and development on Staten Island.

• Track B: 12:30 – 1:00 PM | Nature-Based Resilience in Action

  How wetlands, shorelines, and natural systems can protect Staten Island communities.

• Track A: 1:00 - 1:30 PM | Ports & The Blue Water Highway

  Exploring maritime growth, port expansion, and Staten Island’s role in supply chains.

• Track B: 1:15 – 1:30 PM | Freshkills Park: From Landfill to Green Infrastructure

  Transforming a former landfill into a global model for climate resilience.

• Track A: 1:30 – 2:00 PM | Public Transit & Staten Island’s Mobility Future

  Reimagining mobility through electrification, ferries, and improved transit connections.

• Track B: 1:30 – 2:00 PM | Birds, Whales & Urban Wildlife Corridors

  Balancing growth with protection of Staten Island’s unique ecosystems.

• 2:00 – 2:15 PM | Closing Remarks

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• 2:30 PM Hall Closes

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