Sustainable Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is undergoing significant changes, and for the first time ever, our city is creating one comprehensive plan encompassing all 90 neighborhoods. This presents a unique opportunity for us to ensure these changes benefit everyone. At this gathering, we'll explore what a "Just Transition" means for our communities: During the event, you'll have the chance […]
Provided by: Green Building Alliance This workshop will look at common risks such as extreme heat, precipitation, flood, drought, wildfires and poor air quality, and see examples of resilient buildings in communities at similar risk. Participants in this workshop will walk away with a self-constructed toolkit to assist in advocacy for more energy efficient and […]
Provided by: City of Pittsburgh Earlier this year, the City began efforts to establish a Hazard Mitigation Plan to address a wide range of threats like fires, train accidents and landslides. In light of last week’s storm and as a result of the Mayor’s Executive Order, that effort will now be expanded to account for […]
Presented by: Green Building Alliance Explore regional examples of EMS buildings leading the way in resilience. Through their stories, learn how renewable energy installations, energy-efficient upgrades, and sustainable design can reduce utility and operational costs, create healthier environments for first responders, and help emergency buildings better serve their communities by becoming more self-sufficient and disaster-ready.
Provided by SWPA Municipal Project Hub This webinar will cover the requirement that large projects utilizing the Community Benefits Bonus have a commitment to a Community Benefits Agreement – speakers will explain the difference between a plan and an agreement and how to meet the requirement. This webinar is specifically designed for medium and large […]
Provided by the University of Pittsburgh In this webinar, attendees will hear from leading industry experts: Dr. Kris Ramanadhan, former Vice President ExxonMobil China, Albrecht Powell, Managing Director, Data and Applied Intelligence at Accenture, and Dr. Ravi Madhavan, Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. This webinar will consist of a collaborative discussion on the latest […]
Organized by: ReImagine Jobs, Geek Art/Green Innovators, New Sun Rising, Communitopia, involveMINT, The Climate Reality Project, The Breathe Project, and The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizen Education Fund At Solar Punk Future 2025, attendees will immerse themselves in a dynamic fusion of interactive art exhibits, mesmerizing performances, thought-provoking discussions, and a sustainability-focused job fair. Whether you’re an eco-enthusiast, a tech […]
Presented by Green Building Alliance Join Green Building Alliance and an outstanding roster of speakers May 29 at the Spartan Community Center, as they explore the stories and strategies of regional leaders who are building community resilience, modernizing the built environment, strengthening social networks, and constructing healthy, vibrant, and significant spaces where people can thrive. […]
Presented by Green Building Alliance Local nonprofits, neighborhood developers, and residents are leading the way in resilience by adapting infrastructure, improving building performance and health, reducing energy demand and protecting communities from outages, mitigating flood and other severe weather risks, increasing opportunity in the workforce, and engaging deeply with their communities to address their most […]
Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for a dynamic webinar focused on the future of public transportation in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and the broader 10-county southwestern Pennsylvania region. As our region faces the threat of significant transit cuts, the need for a fully funded and equitable transit system has never been more urgent. This session will dive into […]
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to learn about your local waterways, how to advocate for clean water, and local riparian ecology. Participants will learn how to spot and report water pollution and what makes our rivers and streams so great!