Join DAC in partnership with the Danish Embassy in Washington, DC, for a Danish-American dialogue on resilient communities and how to build for the future.With rapid urbanization, demographic changes and climate changes globally, our cities and buildings are facing immense challenges. This calls for innovative design solutions in order to secure communities strong enough to handle the urban challenges. But how do we achieve these goals?Through a cross-cultural dialogue and case examples, we explore how Danish architectural firms - known for their focus on sustainability - and American architects are balancing the variety of aspects needed in comprehensive urban development, that strengthens resilient communities.Learning Objectives:Gain in-depth knowledge on the design process and choices made specifically by Danish architects when trying to maximize sustainability.Illustrate examples of international sustainable design and their positive impact on the environment and local cultures.Identify the challenges architects face in urban development while seeking to make sustainable design and material choices.Understand the benefits of international cooperation and dialogue as they apply to sustainable design and eco-friendly urban development.Speakers include:Anna Muessig, Gehl- Anna is a Partner and Senior Project Director at Gehl where she leads Gehl’s US partnerships in the public sector. Anna partners with municipal agencies, business improvement districts, and others to realize a vision of public life as a driver of shared prosperity, community belonging, and climate action. A skilled listener and facilitator, Anna brings 15 years of experience leading complex processes with multiple stakeholders to deliver transformational urban projects. Anna leads teams that translate community voice and behavioral insights into catalytic projects. She holds a Master in City Planning from MIT. Before Gehl, she founded a public art nonprofit and served on the board of Brooklyn's G