Listen "Building a Resilient District: Community-Led Sustainability with Joshua Baker (Lloyd EcoDistrict)"
Episode Synopsis
How can entire neighbourhoods lead the way in urban sustainability? In this episode of Renaturing for Resilience, host Stewart Monti speaks with Joshua Baker, Outreach Program Manager at Lloyd EcoDistrict, a nonprofit transforming Portland’s Lloyd neighbourhood into one of the most sustainable urban districts in the U.S.Joshua shares how collaborative, community-driven action is making cities more resilient, energy-efficient, and ecologically vibrant. We explore: The role of EcoDistricts in scaling up urban sustainability Challenges and successes in revitalising Peace Memorial Park How green infrastructure is reshaping urban mobility and public space The power of voluntary collaboration in climate actionThis episode highlights how local action and innovative governance can transform urban resilience—one district at a time.
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