What would life be like with less cars? | Patricia Dehnel | TEDxSelkirkCollege

At the TEDxSelkirkCollege Countdown event, Professional Planner Trish Dehnel delves into the significance of enhancing community connectivity and promoting active transportation as means of mitigating climate change on a regional level. Dehnel examines the historical context of transportation and land development in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia and presents an alternative narrative that envisions a future emphasizing the interconnectedness of environment, shelter, and connectivity.
Patricia Dehnel is a registered professional planner passionate about healthy and connected community. She currently serves as the West Kootenay Cycling Coalition's project coordinator for the Castlegar-Nelson Active Transportation Corridor Vision and has a strong interest in walking and cycling in the Kootenays. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx