On October 27th, Urban Green Council and The New York Academy of Sciences presents Dr. Eric W. Sanderson, author of Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City and Charles C. Mann, author of 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, for a moderated discussion on the landscape of New York City prior to European settlement. The authors will open with a short presentation and lead into a broad ranging discussion of the human and environmental history of our region, including the import of this knowledge on the sustainable use of our region’s resources.
Drinks will be available following the discussion and both books will be available for sale. Urban Green and NYAS Members attend for free. If you're not an Urban Green member, JOIN today. Tickets and details here.
Oppositions: Is the Grass Really Greener - Moved to November 2nd
The next installment of the Oppositions Series, a discussion of green roofs, has moved to November 2nd. Tickets are still available. For more information, please contact us at info@urbangreencouncil.org.
New Sponsor: Swig Equities
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Tour: Brooklyn Bridge Park
October 14th at Fulton Ferry Landing in Brooklyn
Join the landscape architects of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. on a tour of what will be the 85-acre Brooklyn Bridge Park that will stretch approximately 1.3 miles along the East River from Atlantic Avenue to Jay Street south of the Manhattan Bridge, transforming the downtown Brooklyn waterfront into a civic space. Plans include a bicycle path, restored marshland, 3 playing fields, basketball, handball, volleyball and tennis courts, an in-line hockey rink, playgrounds, open lawns, and 12 acres of safe paddling waters will be created for kayaks, rowboats, and other water sports; and the park will include fishing piers and a marina. All registrants must wear proper attire as project is still under construction. Details & tickets here.
High Performance Green Building Salon: NYC Street Design Manual Presentation
October 21st at Knoll Showroom
Join Margaret Newman, Chief of Staff to NYC Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, for a presentation and discussion of the recently released New York City Street Design Manual. The broad scope of this important document has the potential to transform one of the most visible, important and yet undervalued aspects of New York City: the public streetscape. The manual (PDF available for download) applies contemporary, progressive design to the public realm while balancing transportation, community and environmental needs. Details & tickets here.
AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW/SD 1.5
LEED Core Concepts and Strategies Workshop
October 23rd at Westchester Community College
This workshop provides essential knowledge of the LEED Rating Systems and sustainable building concepts for those seeking a better understanding of LEED or pursuing GBCI’s LEED Green Associate (Tier I) credential. By presenting LEED concepts at the credit category level across building types and rating systems and basics on the building certification process, this workshop provides the foundation required for any 300-level LEED education offering. Real project examples help demonstrate and reinforce learning. Prior Knowledge: Familiarity with USGBC and LEED, or USGBC's "Green Building Basics and LEED" instructor-led workshop or online program. Details here.
Oppositions: Is the Grass Really Greener?
November 2nd at Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, Diker Pavilion
Green Roofs have been touted as the solution to various environmental ills. Some believe that less expensive and less complicated alternatives, like White Roofs (reflective roof coatings) and Blue Roofs (rooftop stormwater retention), are just as effective. How do the performance characteristics of these options compare? The inclusion of thought leaders from both sides promises a lively debate. Cocktails 6:00pm, Discussion 6:30pm, Q&A 7:30pm. Details here.
AIA HSW/SD: 1.5
SENATE ENERGY BILL INCLUDES STRONG BUILDING EFFICIENCY PROVISIONS
CREATING NEIGHBORHOODS FROM STRIP MALLS
THE PROMISE AND PITFALLS OF BUILDING INTEGRATED PV
GREEN ROOFS AS OFFICE AMENITY
WHO LEFT THE LIGHTS ON? VORNADO SYSTEM KNOWS
See Local Mannahatta Activities:
Mannahatta/Manhattan: A Natural History of New York City
Museum of the City of New York
May 20 through Oct 12, 2009
Mapping New York's Shoreline, 1609-2009
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
September 25 through June 26, 2010
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