Wendy Brawer
Wendy Brawer is the creator of the Green Map System and its director since 1995. Wendy is a designer, social communication specialist and public educator. Based in New York and focused on sustainable design since 1989, she created an original map of New York’s environment, Green Apple Map in 1992.
Wendy leads the development of the nonprofit Green Map System, its acclaimed universal iconography, inclusive methodology and locally-led global network. Now in 600 diverse cities in 55 countries, the NGO’s most recent innovation is the Open Green Map, an interactive mapping platform that turns local information into global interaction. More information about Green Map's tools and outcomes can be found at Green Map.
Wendy has also taught, written and spoken on sustainable design at scores of conferences and universities. Other social innovations and design consultancies have addressed renewable energy, waste reduction and community eco-engagement. She was recently quoted in the New York Times about the impact of climate change in New York City. Wendy’s involvement on local and global sustainability networks and boards, partnership in an organic blueberry farm, background as a sculptor and more about her work is online at EcoCultural.info
Wendy was named on of "50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World" in the November-December 2009 issue of Utne Reader.