Bridging the Gap

2024 Northeast EQUITABLE INFRASTRUCTURE WEEK

The Largest of its Kind in the Northeast

The Equitable Infrastructure Group is thrilled to announce Equitable Infrastructure Week, a pivotal forum to address the pressing needs of our nation's infrastructure while emphasizing a bipartisan approach to creating lasting, inclusive solutions.

The Northeast Equitable Infrastructure Week (NEIW) Conference, held from June 17 to 21, 2024, is a pivotal platform for discussing the essential aspects of regional infrastructure — from its requisites to planning and execution.

Through seminars, workshops, and collaborative sessions, EIG underscores the significance of infrastructure that addresses and ensures fairness, accessibility, and environmental sustainability. The week serves as a platform for EIG to showcase innovative projects, highlight successful partnerships, and advocate for policies that promote fairness and equality in infrastructure development.

Recognizing infrastructure's vital role in our communities, Equitable Infrastructure Week seeks to bridge the gaps that have hindered progress and development. By fostering collaboration,this Equitable Infrastructure Week reflects a commitment to overcoming partisan divides to implement sustainable and equitable infrastructure solutions that benefit all Americans.

Featured Speakers from the Host State

Upcoming Announcements on April 17

Confirmed Speakers
Pending Speakers
Those not Participating
Leadership Awards

Northeast Equitable Infrastructure Week Speakers will be announced on April 17, 2024.

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Commissioner,

New York City Department of Design & Construction

Thomas J. Foley

The New York City Department of Design and Construction manages a $30 billion public works portfolio for more than 20 City agencies and library systems. It designs, builds, and renovates public buildings and infrastructure, from libraries, cultural institutions, and police and fire stations to streets, sewer and water mains, and public plazas. Their responsibilities have expanded to include significant new coastal resiliency projects, the Borough-Based Jails program, and emergency design and construction management.

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Chair and Chief Executive Officer,

New York State Public Service Commission

Rory M. Christian

The New York State Public Service Commission was established under State Public Service Law, Article 1, Section 4, and is responsible for regulating the state's electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water utilities, and overseeing the cable industry.

The Department also seeks to stimulate effective competitive markets for clean, renewable, and distributed energy resources that benefit New York consumers, as well as product and service innovations.

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Assistant Commissioner and Chief Sustainability Officer, New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development

Jennifer Bloom Leone

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation's largest municipal housing preservation and development agency.

Commissioner Bloom Leone oversees the strategic development and implementation of standards, programs, and policies to meet the goals of the Mayor's Climate Action Plan, "PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done," which tackles climate change and other strategic initiatives - a key component is LL97.

President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York Power Authority (NYPA)

Justin E. Driscoll

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is the nation's largest state-owned electric utility. Mr. Driscoll is responsible for developing and implementing the statewide utility's strategic vision and mission and for supervising its operations, legal and financial matters and relationships with external stakeholders. He is also responsible for the operation of the New York State Canal System.

Justin supervises NYPA’s 16 generation facilities and 1,400 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission, as well as its role as an energy efficiency project developer and as energy supplier for its governmental customers, including New York City, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the New York City Housing Authority, state agencies and local governments.

In a spirit of unity, Equitable Infrastructure Week invites policymakers, industry leaders, and citizens alike to engage in meaningful discussions, share innovative ideas, and work collectively toward building a resilient, accessible, and inclusive infrastructure system. By placing equity at the forefront, we can ensure that the benefits of infrastructure development are distributed fairly, addressing long-standing disparities and promoting economic growth for everyone.

Let us seize this opportunity to forge a path towards a more connected, resilient, and prosperous future. We recognize that collaboration is essential in creating infrastructure that not only withstands the test of time but also uplifts communities across the nation. Together, we can lay the foundation for a more equitable and sustainable infrastructure landscape for future generations.

-L. Charlie Oliver, Founder, Equitable Infrastructure Week