A Flooded City: Rethinking Infrastructure and Climate Resilience in Metro Atlanta

​As Metro Atlanta grows, so does its exposure to extreme weather and flooding. For a region of approximately 6.5 million people, the impacts extend far beyond flooded streets, affecting businesses, transportation, infrastructure, and human health.

​This dynamic panel will examine how Atlanta’s history of water and infrastructure has shaped today’s challenges and explore what it will take to build a more resilient future. The conversation will highlight innovative solutions and the critical role of community engagement, policy, infrastructure investment, and urban planning in reducing flood risk across the region.

​General Information

​Location: West Atlanta Watershed Alliance 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 
FREE PARKING!
Time: Doors open @ 6:00
Date: October 12th, 2026

​Panelist & Moderator

​Moderator: Dr. Erica Holloman-Hill – Founder of Ayika Solutions, Inc.

​Panelist: Melissa Ferretti, Deputy Commissioner, City of Atlanta, Department of Watershed Management

​Panelist: Daniel Blackman, Former Regional Administrator for EPA’s Southeast Region

​Panelist: Daryl Haddock, Special Projects Director, West Atlanta Watershed Alliance