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Fort Lauderdale moves sustainability, resilience into Parks; new chief resiliency officer outlines net-zero and urban forestry goals

Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation Department meeting · December 4, 2025
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Summary

Dr. Nancy Gassman was introduced as deputy director and chief resiliency officer after a departmental reorganization. She outlined the city's Net Zero plan, urban forestry master plan (33% canopy by 2040) and active grant portfolio.

City staff introduced a new sustainability and special projects division moved into Parks & Recreation and presented the division’s early priorities.

Dr. Nancy Gassman, introduced as deputy director and chief resiliency officer, said the reorganization folds sustainability and climate resilience programs into parks and highlighted her background in marine biology and 18 years on…

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