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ITE JOURNAL: Tell us more about your current role as The Riverline Director at the Western New York Land Conservancy. How does this role bring together what you've learned over the course of your career as a planner? LEBSACK: My position as The Riverline Director allows me to pursue the three things that I love most about being an engineer and a planner. First, the project involves extensive engagement with multiple constituencies. The Equitable Development Framework for The Riverline is my "north star" as we work to transform an unused rail corridor into a string of vibrant and engaging experiences in nature that everyone can enjoy, without displacing local residents. I have always enjoyed working with the community during the project development process, and adding equity considerations is a new challenge for me. Secondly, The Riverline will provide social, economic, and environmental benefits that will improve the quality of life for local residents and the entire community. Designing and building sustainable projects is something that I have become passionate about during the past 10 years as we become more aware of the impacts of climate change, the value of maintaining and enhancing natural ecosystems, and the consequences of economic disparities. Finally, Buffalo, NY, USA is a great city, and I'm excited to be involved with a project that will have a lasting impact for residents and visitors. My previous career with a large, international consulting firm that offered opportunities to work on challenging, major projects across North America was pretty cool, but I'm really happy to be helping create a special place that makes people want to visit and live in Buffalo. |