Speaker
Bronwen Thornton
Bronwen is an international expert on walking and walkable communities, giving walking a voice on the international stage and within local communities, cities, and professional arenas. She has extensive experience in strategic transport planning, community and political engagement, on-street analysis and policy and project delivery with a focus on equitable and sustainable transport. As CEO of Walk21 she works closely with international agencies to ensure walking is part of the solutions for climate change, road safety and public health, the Sustainable Development Goals and New Urban Agenda.
Gil Peñalosa
Gil Penalosa is passionate about cities for all people. He advises decision makers and communities worldwide on how to create vibrant cities and healthy communities for all, regardless of age, gender, ability and social, economic, or ethnic background. His focus is on the design and use of parks and streets as great public places, as well as the promotion of sustainable mobility: walking, riding bicycles, using public transit, and new use of cars. Because of Gil’s unique blend of experience he has been working in over 350 different cities in all continents.
