2016 Keynote Presentation Resilience Panel Moderated by Silda Wall Spitzer & Featuring: Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC; Marge Anderson, Seventhwave; Dr. Ed Bogucz, Syracuse COE; Josh Stack, Northeast Natural Homes; Dr. Quentin Wheeler, SUNY-ESF ABSTRACT Panelists recognize that social and economic needs and functions should drive performance goals set for buildings and physical infrastructure systems. Planning and implementing prioritized measures to improve the performance of the built environment can strengthen resilience, especially by improving a community’s ability to quickly restore vital services. Attendees of the 3rd Annual Friends of USGBC New York Upstate Gala Honoring Rick Fedrizzi are invited to attend the resilience panel at no charge. The 3rd Annual Friends of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) New York Upstate Gala is April 14, 2016 in Syracuse, NY at Destiny USA, Skydeck. Learn more and register here! th 14 Annual New York State Green Building Conference - April 14-15, 2016 -