Presenter - David Skuodas, PE, CFM, LEED AP, Mile High Flood District
Urban waterways must do more than move water—they must also reduce risk, protect natural systems, and serve the communities around them. Join David Skuodas of the Mile High Flood District as he explores practical strategies for balancing flood resilience, ecological function, and community priorities in the design and management of urban waterways.
David Skuodas is an engineer, educator, and storyteller who has worked for the past 25 years to improve the way we design, construct, and manage urban waterways. His career began in the engineering and design trenches – most recently as Director of Design, Construction, and Maintenance at the Mile High Flood District in Denver, where he oversaw more than $100M in yearly infrastructure investments.
In his current role as Director of Education and Outreach, he leads the District’s efforts to inform and educate the public, policymakers, and practitioners on smarter waterway design, effective project delivery, and sound floodplain management. Prior to working at the District, Dave was an engineering consultant for nine years in Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado. He has a civil engineering degree from the University of Florida and is the author of the book The Effective Client: Why Being a Good Client is Smart Business in the AEC Industry.
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