The vital role of water in green growth was widely discussed at the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille, France in March, 2012. Nautilus International is working with the World Water Council and their partner, the Republic of Korea’s government, to analyze how the protection and management of water resources can play a significant role for green growth in a rapidly urbanizing and changing world. A report and policy framework was released at the Forum for discussion. Key proposals will, in turn, support policy work at the United Nation’s conference on Rio+20 in June 2012, and result in a policy framework for action on water in green growth by the end of 2012. Read more about the project... Join us for a discussion of "The Art of Pursuing International Work " to explore the opportunities available for AEC firms outside the United States as well as the complexities of working on projects around the world. This breakfast program will be moderated by Nautilus’ President, Bonnie A. Harken, AIA and hosted by the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) New York Chapter. The panel includes experts in the key differentiators for success in global markets, including legal issues, financial considerations, and sustainable design. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 8-10am at the CUNY Graduate Center, Elebash Recital Hall, Main Floor, 365 Fifth Avenue (34th Street), New York, NY. For more details, click here. Nautilus’ President, Bonnie A. Harken, AIA recently appeared on CUNY-TV (Channel 75). She spoke about Nautilus’ work with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to create a dialogue on the long-term future of six miles of SW Brooklyn waterfront. During this broadcast of Baruch/CUNY’s conference last October on "The Waterfront - A Brooklyn Model for Preservation & Change," Ms. Harken describes the possibilities for a "Green Tech Brooklyn" with thriving maritime businesses and innovative industries, cutting edge educational institutions, updated transportation, and a revitalized waterfront. Watch Part III of the video now > > The release of Vision 2020: New York City Comprehensive Waterfront Plan in March 2011 was the highlight of the year in waterfront planning. As APA’s representative during the advisory process, Bonnie A. Harken, President of Nautilus, spoke at the keynote session of the APA NY Metro Biennial Conference last October following a presentation by Commissioner Amanda Burden, FAICP on the innovative plan. Ms. Harken spoke on key planning issues and also organized the panel of multi-disciplinary speakers who explored Vision 2020’s new opportunities for planners, architects, and landscape architects. The conference, The Future of Planning: A New Paradigm, was sponsored by the APA NY Metro Chapter. More News & Events > > Publications & Articles > > What role does water play in greening growth? This report proposes a policy framework for securing water resources as an essential element in sustainable development particularly in parts of the world experiencing population growth and rapid urbanization. Edition 1 was released for discussion at the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille and will continue to be debated at Rio+20 and throughout 2012. Nautilus International is working with the World Water Council and Republic of Korea’s government to analyze case studies around the world and develop the policy framework. To download The Executive Summary, click here (1.5MB). To download the full report, click here (17.3MB). For more about the project, click here. More News & Events > > New York / Amsterdam 2040: Breathing, Eating, Making, Moving, Dwelling APA National Planning Conference in Boston H209 Forum: Water Challenges for Coastal Cities - From the Dutch Delta to New York Harbor Rio+2016: Planning and Architecture for the Olympics The Road Beyond Rio: The Olympics as Catalyst for Sustainable Urbanization United Nation’s Symposium about Sustainable Development in China Year of Change: New Prospects for America Metropolis New York: Culturally Driven Urban Development Waterparks: Designing Waterfront Parks and Public Spaces Waterfront Zoning & Design Guidelines New Waterfront Housing: Brooklyn and Queens Sustainable Planning and Design