2025 Spring Summit
On May 9, Bay Planning Coalition welcomed industry leaders, policymakers, and regional stakeholders for BPC’s 15th annual Spring Summit.
The 2025 Summit explored the critical role of federal, state, and regional leadership in responding to evolving policies and funding priorities. Conversations examined changes in the federal landscape, implementation of Proposition 4 and other resilience investments, and the tools and partnerships needed to advance shoreline adaptation across the Bay Area.
Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees for helping make the 2025 Spring Summit a success.
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Event Program
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Event Overview
The Summit examined federal, state, and regional priorities affecting infrastructure, resilience, permitting, and shoreline adaptation.
Speaker
This segment explored changes in federal funding, permitting processes, and regulatory frameworks under the new administration and the implications for regional stakeholders and agencies.
Panelists
Moderator: John Bourgeois, Deputy Operating Officer – Watershed Stewardship & Planning | Valley Water
This discussion reviewed Proposition 4 implementation and other state-level funding mechanisms supporting climate adaptation, shoreline resilience, and infrastructure.
Panelists
Moderator: Lauren Gularte, Government & Regulatory Affairs Manager | San Francisco Bay Ferry
Keynote Address
7th Senate District | California State Senate
This segment examined resources, strategies, and funding mechanisms available to support local and regional adaptation planning, permitting, and project implementation.
Panelists
Moderator: Jan Novak, Associate Planner & Scientist | Port of Oakland
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Event Sponsors
Thank you to the organizations that supported BPC’s 2025 Spring Summit. Their partnership helped make this event and BPC’s broader regional programming possible.
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