March 5, 2026
In The News: Safeguarding Future Cities with Climate Resiliency Insights
In a thoughtful conversation featured on the New York Build Expo blog, GFT’s climate resiliency expert, Kit Wong, Ph.D., RA, LEED AP, principal and senior vice president, discusses the growing need to design and build cities that can withstand the impacts of changing weather patterns, from extreme weather to rising sea levels.
Drawing on decades of experience in resilient and sustainable planning and design, Wong highlights how the architecture, engineering, and construction industry plays a critical role in shaping infrastructure that protects communities now and in the future. The discussion highlights the importance of integrating climate resilience into infrastructure planning to support long-term performance and community well-being.
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Jill Black
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Jill Black is a strategic, results-driven marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience. She has driven two major rebrands and merger and acquisition communications, spanning brand storytelling, digital strategy, thought leadership, and conference engagement to strengthen GFT's reputation and impact.
Jill Black
Chief Marketing Communications Officer
Jill Black is a strategic, results-driven marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience. She has driven two major rebrands and merger and acquisition communications, spanning brand storytelling, digital strategy, thought leadership, and conference engagement to strengthen GFT's reputation and impact.

Jill Black
Chief Marketing Communications Officer

Jill Black is a strategic, results-driven marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience. She has driven two major rebrands and merger and acquisition communications, spanning brand storytelling, digital strategy, thought leadership, and conference engagement to strengthen GFT's reputation and impact.
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