4.6 Economy: Environmental Infrastructure Billions
Moderator: Nicole Stuhr, Geosyntec; Speakers: Stephanie Owen, Geosyntec Consultants; Bill Gaffigan, Geosyntec ConsultantsRoom 4/5
This presentation will explore the intersection of the economy with spending on environmental programs and infrastructure. Economists Bill Gaffigan and Stephanie Owen will start by providing a macro-level take of the national and Georgia economies by looking at key economic indicators. Then, they will dive into an overview of Georgia’s environmental outlook considering climate change and other environmental factors. Lastly, they will meet at the intersection of the economy and environment by exploring the billions being allocated at the federal and state levels to environmental programs and infrastructure projects.
