Cityscape during sunset in Chennai, India (Source: UBC Studios)

Lauren Sorkin talks about the importance of creating resilient cities

The city of Chennai is leveraging school rooftops to grow food and build community
April 7, 2022

Lauren Sorkin, Executive Director, Resilient Cities Network, talks about a project that achieves multiple goals with limited resources on the rooftops of schools in Chennai, India.

Lauren Sorkin, Executive Director, Resilient Cities Network, was a panelist at the launch of UBC’s global engagement strategy, “In Service,” in April 2021 (Video: UBC)

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