Topic: Community Development

Washington joins Pa. counties in assessments for clean energy program

Supporting Our Community During COVID-19

Sustainable Pittsburgh is dedicated to policies and practices that support healthier residents and a thriving region—for the long term. So what does that mean in the face of a pandemic? …

Peace of Mind for Proper Disposal of Electronics

Do your residents have a plan for the proper disposal of electronics? The majority of electronics are not able to be processed by typical recycling facilities and/or placed in landfills …

Missed Out on Energy Smart Operations? Check out invaluable speaker resources!

Hosted by Sustainable Pittsburgh, “Energy Smart Operations: From Fleets to Facilities” was a sold-out forum tailored for businesses, nonprofits, universities, and municipal/community leaders who are seeking funding, financing, and procurement …

Pittsburgh welcomes EcoDistrict Summit Nov. 4-5

The city of Pittsburgh is home to the 10th annual EcoDistrict Summit, taking place November 4-5, 2019 in the August Wilson Center in downtown Pittsburgh. Welcoming over 400 urban change-makers, …

SAVE THE DATE: May 14th – SCDN Forum – Local Food Production Fosters Economic Development and Community Resilience.

SAVE THE DATE – Tuesday, May 14, 2019 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm with optional tour and local chef’s dinner to follow. The benefits of improving the availability of fresh …

October Events Roundup

October was an exciting month for Sustainable Pittsburgh, full of opportunities to learn and connect with leaders, experts, and motivated community members! Below are highlights from some events in which …

SCDN Webinar: Urban Agriculture – From Vacant Properties to Green Space

November 15 @ 1:00 – 2:00 pm Register Here FREE The presence of vacant properties is a challenge that municipalities face every day, but these spaces can be utilized to benefit …

Interested in Transit, New Mobility Options, Community Development? Come to Rail~Volution!

  The annual Rail~Volution conference brings great thinking together about every aspect of transit (bus, bus rapid transit (BRT), and rail), related mobility options, and community development. The 2018 conference …

State College Borough Achieves Platinum in Sustainable Community Certification

Kudos to State College Borough! They have earned Platinum Certification, currently the highest performance level in the Sustainable Pennsylvania Community Certification program. The Borough was previously recognized at the Gold …

Healthy Ride Pittsburgh – Provide Input for 2018 Expansion

Please help Healthy Ride complete the 2018 expansion process by commenting on this map. To make a comment, click on a proposed station and enter your comment directly on the …

Input Needed: Advocating and allocating parks funding

The secret is out: Pennsylvania’s state parks are some of the best around. And if you want to keep them that way for the next 25 years, your help is …