Houston’s Transition to a Low Carbon Future

Join Dr. Bruce Race, FAIA, FAICP, Professor of Architecture at the University of Houston, as he considers how Houston could transition to a low carbon future.  Texas is the historic global epicenter for the carbon economy. Oil and gas represent over one third of the state economy. Texas’ $1.9 trillion GDP, if a country, would make us the 9^th largest in the world. We have over 50 Fortune 500 companies, including ExxonMobil (2^nd) and ConocoPhillips (4^th). Is Houston the next Detroit, or can we diversify our way to continued prosperity in a low-carbon economy? Dr. Bruce Race, FAIA, FAICP from the University of Houston will share his research on how energy conservation and shift to renewables will reshape Houston’s economy, development patterns, and mobility systems. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after his talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at [email protected] with any questions.