Leanne Sawatzky is Director of Renewable Cities, a special initiative of Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Dialogue. With 20 years of experience advancing sustainable, livable and resilient communities, her leadership emphasizes systems-thinking, partnership and collaboration. Renewable Cities convenes diverse groups to address complex challenges in housing, transportation and land use. Renewable Cities has published several guides and resources to support practical, durable solutions for climate resilient housing on non-profit and public land.