Stephanie Meeks, President and CEO of the Nation Trust for Historic Preservation, leads an insightful half-hour discussion on the past and future of cities on wide-ranging issues pertinent to sustaining diverse, functional, and vibrant cities. Meeks puts a historic preservation lens on the discussion, considering how historic buildings and districts can be retained, adapted, and integrated into the modern city as a means to connect to the past, promote sustainability, and reinvigorate communities.
Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.