Disruptive Ceo Nation

Evolving weather patterns are dramatically impacting our lives and businesses. To address this, we need insightful, forward looking leaders who can guide us safely forward. Well, Dena Prastos and the team at Indigo River are up for this challenge. Indigo River is a woman-owned, trans-transdisciplinary design firm focusing on progressive waterfront architecture built for resiliency and climate adaptation. The waterfront inherently is one of our most vulnerable zones subject to sea level rise, as well as floods and inundation but that should not be a barrier to proper utilization. In this episode we discuss: ·        How typical upland design and construction differs from considerations for structures located on or near the waterfront. ·        Dena's perspectives about being faced with inconvenient truths, climate change, hyper-urbanization, rising economy, and social challenges. ·        The types of projects Indigo River works on ranging from marinas, ports, and maritime infrastructure to waterfront parks an