Dr. David Abraham, is an expert of Environmental Planning and Policy, specializing in Sustainability Planning and Performance Measurement. His research interests focus on developing sustainability strategies for the enhancement of living places. His research and professional experience includes: Environmental Impact Assessments and Policy Studies; Resiliency and revitalization community planning; and Community performance metrics. Health and well-being impacts from the built environment; Urban forestry sustainability strategies; He also has expertise with developing consensus building techniques, for public participation/ community involvement, for the identification and delineation of planning objectives.