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SUMMARY:Using Data to Disrupt Business as Usual
DESCRIPTION:Big Data and Sustainability\nBusiness Stepping Up– The Lovins Series\nAs President Trump pursues a regressive\, isolationist agenda\, business is stepping up to address climate change\, promote equality and protect human rights\, and create economic opportunity. Join sustainability pioneer Hunter Lovins for a conversation series with industry experts to explore this shift in progressive business leadership. \nOur March Business Stepping Up conversation will feature JD Capuano\, Senior Strategist with Third Partners and Professor of Data\, Analytics\, and Decisions at Bard’s MBA in Sustainability. He will be discussing how big data has transformed business decision making and how companies are using data to measure their progress towards climate change action. \nJD Capuano is a Senior Strategist with Third Partners\, a sustainability consultancy focused on responsible business strategy\, data science and marketing. JD works with clients on sustainability strategy and data projects across industries at Fortune 500 and privately-held companies. He does some independent strategy consulting on business process optimization and marketing science. JD co-founded and led Closed Loop Advisors\, a data-driven sustainability management consultancy\, from 2011 until 2016. Prior to his work in sustainability\, JD spent nearly a decade in global business analytics at Schering-Plough (now Merck). At Schering-Plough\, his responsibilities ranged from coding and analyzing big data sets to being a dedicated in-house management consultant for VPs in marketing and sales. His career began pioneering a role that maximized use of the internet to grow business at a mid-sized recruiting firm. JD has consulted at an executive level on strategic and operational challenges for over a decade\, striking a balance between innovation and practicality while planning and implementing projects. He speaks at sustainability and technology events\, has been recognized by Crain’s New York\, and his work has been cited in Bloomberg Businessweek. JD has been involved with a number of nonprofit programs focused on the environment and civic engagement. \nJoin Bard MBA in Sustainability as we host the Business Stepping Up Series monthly in downtown Manhattan featuring Hunter Lovins in discussion with Bard MBA faculty and alumni who are part of this business revolution.\n  \nFollow along with Business Stepping Up in the monthly Huffington Post column previewing that month’s event:\n\nBusiness Stepping Up: The Principles of Sustainable Management\nBusiness Stepping Up Episode II: Entrepreneuring a Finer Future\nLeading Change in Organizations\n\nLight refreshments provided.\nLimited seating.\nEvent held on the 20th floor. \n<<<<< TICKETS HERE >>>>>
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/using-data-to-disrupt-business-as-usual/
LOCATION:LMHQ\, 150 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Panel Discussion
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SUMMARY:Socio-Ecological Resilience and the Role of the Public
DESCRIPTION:  Mike Menser and Denise Thompson of CUNY and Adam Parris of Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay present “Socio-Ecological Resilience and the Role of the Public” \n“Resilience in Jamaica Bay: the science and humanity of it all\,” w/ Adam Parris\, Director\, Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay \n“Why institutions matter for resilient societies” w/ Denise Thompson\, Department of Public Management\, John Jay College \n“Why Resilience Requires Democracy: an Opportunity for NYC & the role of CUNY” w/ Michael Menser\, Philosophy and Urban Sustainability Studies\, Brooklyn College\, EES\, CUNY GC \nReception and refreshments to follow.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/socio-ecological-resilience-and-the-role-of-the-public/
LOCATION:The Graduate Center\, CUNY\, Room 4102\, 365 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learn,Lifestyle,Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T170000
DTSTAMP:20180124T040602Z
CREATED:20180124T040602Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and Health Priorities for Vulnerable Populations
DESCRIPTION:Half day Satellite Session of the 2018 Consortium of Universities for Global Health’s Annual Conference. \nEpidemics\, like weather and climate\, do not respect national borders. Since 2005 there has been increasing international cooperation on global health security. The Lancet Commission “Count Down on Health and Climate Change” Oct 2017 proposed access to climate services as a key indicator of adaptation and resilience to climate change for the health sector. As many health outcomes are climate sensitive there is increasing interest in integrating knowledge and information on climate variability and change into the operational activities for the control of infectious diseases\, public health outcomes of disasters and nutrition. This satellite session will explore the intersection of climate variability and change and health priorities for vulnerable populations around the globe. \nThis session is organized by the International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI)\, and convened by: \n* Madeleine Thomson\, Director WHO\, Collaborating Center (US 403); International Research Institute for Climate and Society & Mailman School of Public Health\, Columbia University\, New York\n* John Balbus\, National Institute of Environmental Sciences\, Baltimore\n* Jonathon Patz\, Global Health Institute\, Madison Wisconsin\n* Wilmot James\, Pediatrics\, CUMC\, SIPA\, Columbia University\, New York \n \nEvent Contact Information: \nIRI Seminar\nSeminar@iri.columbia.edu
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/climate-change-and-health-priorities-for-vulnerable-populations/
LOCATION:New York City Hilton Midtown\, 1335 Avenue of Americas\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T200000
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SUMMARY:Adverse Health Affects of Pesticides: Pesticides are Poisons
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Sierra Club of NYC for this event\, which focuses on the adverse health impacts from pesticides and initiatives to protect the public from these impacts.  \nThis is a Sierra Club Sustainability Series Event.  \nDoors open at 6:30pm. \nFor more information about the Sierra Club NYC Group\, see: http://nyc.sierraclub.org/
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/adverse-health-affects-of-pesticides-pesticides-are-poisons/
LOCATION:Seafarer’s International House\, 123 East 15th Street\, New York\, NY\, 1003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Fitness,Lifestyle,Outdoors,Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T203000
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SUMMARY:{Green Careers} March: Green Credentialing
DESCRIPTION:Professional certifications can often be helpful in the sustainability field\, especially for professionals seeking to get their foot in the door\, or change jobs. Although LEED is still fairly ubiquitous\, as attitudes toward urban living and buildings change\, newer certifications are coming to the fore\, sometimes making it difficult to know which ones are right for you. \nJoin our Green Careers team for our monthly event on Tuesday\, March 13th for a panel discussion to discuss what sustainability certifications are available and which ones complement your interests and career goals. Our panel consists of five speakers who are expert trainers and professionals in their fields\, and include: \nMark Yuschak\nMark currently works as a Project Manager for the Association for Energy Affordability. Experience with certifications includes: LEED\, BPI\, Multifamily Operator\, and G/PRO. \nZoe Kaufman\nZoe currently works with the Levy Partnership as a Project Manager in charge of single-family and multifamily buildings in New York City and the Mid-Atlantic region\, along with being a Passive House consultant. Experience with certifications includes: PHIUS and PHI. \nKarla Butterfield\nKarla is currently the Sustainability Director at Steven Winter Associates. Experience with certifications includes: PHIUS\, RESENT\, HERS\, NGBS\, and LEED for Homes. \nLeia Sims\nLeia is the director of Sustainability Services at KOW Building Consultants. Experience with certifications includes: CEM.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/green-careers-march-green-credentialing/
LOCATION:GROHE\, 160 Fifth Avenue (Entrance on W 21st street) New York\, NY 10010\, New York City\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180307T200000
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SUMMARY:Sustainability ∩ Resilience | Integration Series 1
DESCRIPTION:How can our projects better meet both climate change adaptation and mitigation goals? How can our profession more proactively discuss issues of risk related to both objectives with our clients? This presentation focuses on how to prepare buildings for natural and manmade disasters. It identifies the elements of a building risk assessment\, stressing realistic threats and realistic desired outcomes. It shows strategies for making building life safety systems more resistant to catastrophic events. The presentation presents approaches and recommendations by the New York City Building Resilience Task Force\, a group of professionals convened by the Mayor of New York to develop recommendations for the city and for building owners in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Sandy. These measures will also be viewed through the lens of best practices for achieving sustainable design objectives.  \nSpeaker:                      \nDaniel H. Nall\, PE\, FAIA\, FASHRAE\, LEED Fellow; Regional Director\, High Performance Solutions; Vice President\, SH Group\, Inc.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/sustainability-%e2%88%a9-resilience-integration-series-1/
LOCATION:AIA Center for Architecture\, Hines Gallery\, 435 LaGuardia Place \, New York \, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learn,Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180305T210000
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SUMMARY:NYC H2O Ridgewood Reservoir Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to make your voice heard to protect the Ridgewood Reservoir’s unique ecology. The NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will be holding a public meeting to discuss the proposed Ridgewood Reservoir wetlands delineation. NYC H2O encourages all Ridgewood Reservoir neighbors and enthusiasts to attend this meeting and speak in favor of the wetlands designation. \nRSVP at eventbrite (link attached).
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/nyc-h2o-ridgewood-reservoir-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Redeemer Lutheran Chuch\, 6907 Cooper Ave\, Queens\, NY\, 11385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learn,Lifestyle,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T120000
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SUMMARY:Alley Pond Park Forest Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect forested areas in Alley Pond Park! \nVolunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore the forest and create a healthier ecosystem. \nCome dressed in sturdy boots or shoes\, long pants\, and clothing that can get dirty. Please bring your own water bottle for this event. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. \nDirections: Walk north on Winchester Boulevard towards the Grand Central Parkway overpass. The entrance is on your left underneath the Grand Central Parkway. Walk across the parking lot and soccer field to the Alley Pond Adventure Center. \n 
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/alley-pond-park-forest-restoration/
LOCATION:Alley Pond Park\, 76th Ave and Springfield Blvd\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180302T110000
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and Gender Justice Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Columbia Journal of Gender and Law and the Columbia Earth Institute invite you to the 2018 symposium “Climate Change and Gender Justice\,” featuring a panel presentation exploring the implications of climate change on gendered communities.  \nPanelists include: \nAmanda de Lisio\, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Bournemouth University \nCaroline Fusco\, Associate Professor\, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education\, University of Toronto \nSarah Deer\, Professor\, International & Interdisciplinary Studies – Women\, Gender & Sexuality Studies\, School of Public Affairs and Administration\, University of Kansas.  \nElizabeth A. Kronk Warner\, Professor of Law; Associate Dean\, Academic Affairs; Director\, Tribal Law & Government Center\, University of Kansas \nHeather Barr\, Senior Researcher\, Women’s Rights Division\, Human Rights Watch\,  \nKatharina Rall\, Researcher\, Environment and Human Rights Division\, Human Rights Watch \nChristie McLeod\, Founder and Managing Director\, Human Rights Hub Winnipeg \n\n \nEvent Contact Information: \nEI Events\nevents@ei.columbia.edu
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/climate-change-and-gender-justice-symposium/
LOCATION:Jerome Greene Hall\, Room 105\, 435 W. 116 St.\, New York\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T200000
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SUMMARY:The Architectural League's Emerging Voices Night 1
DESCRIPTION:Chris Baribeau\, modus studio\, Fayetteville\nDavid Seiter\, Future Green Studio\, Brooklyn \nIntroduced by Jing Liu \n1.5 AIA and New York State CEUs \nThe first evening of the annual Emerging Voices lecture series. \nEmerging Voices spotlights individuals and firms based in the United States\, Canada\, or Mexico with distinct design voices and the potential to influence the disciplines of architecture\, landscape architecture\, and urbanism. \nEstablished in 2008\, modus studio works across a variety of scales\, from furniture design to master planning. The studio is founded on the idea that “relevant and inspiring architecture can be sourced from simple\, everyday experiences.” Recent projects include Green Forest Middle School\, a reinterpretation of traditional school design for a small agricultural community; Eco Modern Flats\, a renovation of four dated Fayetteville apartment buildings to improve aesthetics\, performance\, and sustainability; and a transformation of a warehouse on a brownfield site into a University of Arkansas sculpture studio. \nDavid Seiter established Future Green Studio in 2008 as a landscape architecture firm that recognizes a “deep integration” between architecture and landscape with an emphasis on research\, fabrication\, and horticulture. Recent projects include Nowadays\, a Queens performance venue with a laid-back\, parklike atmosphere; Spontaneous Urban Plants: Weeds in NYC\, a book promoting the aesthetic and ecological benefits of weeds; and Half Street\, a block-long pedestrian plaza in Washington\, D.C. that uses green infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff. \nJing Liu is a co-founding Principal at New York-based SO-IL and is a past Emerging Voices winner in 2013. She has been a faculty member at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture\, Planning\, and Preservation since 2009 and advises the Master’s thesis at Parsons The New School of Design. Liu served on this year’s Emerging Voices committee.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/the-architectural-leagues-emerging-voices-night-1/
LOCATION:SVA Visual Arts Theater\, 333 W 23rd St\, New York City
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T200000
DTSTAMP:20180212T213749Z
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Garden Group
DESCRIPTION:With spring around the corner\, this is a key time to welcome new members to get involved in your garden. This workshop will cover creative and time-tested ways to grow your garden group\, with a focus on recruiting new members and retaining existing members. Learn how to build the leadership of garden members and create healthy\, effective groups with strong relationships at the core. \nEste taller se ofrecerá con traducción al Español. \nRSVP here. \n 
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/grow-your-garden-group/
LOCATION:Bushwick Inlet Park Center\, 86 Kent Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180228T183000
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SUMMARY:Design Experiments for the Rebuilding of Houston and other Disaster Cities
DESCRIPTION:Professor Natalie Jeremijenko directs the Environmental Health Clinic\, and is an Associate Professor in the Visual Art Department\, NYU and affiliated with the Computer Science Dept and Environmental Studies program. She will discuss design experiments for the rebuilding of Houston and how to create porous cities. \nNYU Urban Seminar Series: Equity\, Design\, and Climate Change\nCo-sponsored by NYU Wagner\, NYU Department of Environmental Studies\, and UPSA.\n \nCities today are growing quickly. The UN projects that continuing population growth and urbanization will add 2.5 billion people to the world’s urban centers by 2050. Even as our cities expand\, unprecedented climate events flood our urban spaces\, redraw shorelines\, and devastate infrastructure. In the face of these twinned challenges of rapid growth and climate change\, how do we design our cities so that they are inclusive\, and remain centers of economic growth and creative dynamism that integrate new arrivals\, while at the same time becoming more resilient to climate change? How do we ensure that our design approaches promote equity in our cities\, and address climate change impacts that are most often felt by the economically vulnerable populations and areas of our cities? How do we create a design process that is inclusive\, represents the needs of different urban constituencies\, and draws on the creativity of all residents as we address emergent climate shifts? The 2018 NYU Urban Seminar Series will include urban planners\, designers\, researchers\, practitioners\, and artists whose work explores the intersection of equity\, design\, and climate change.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/design-experiments-for-the-rebuilding-of-houston-and-other-disaster-cities/
LOCATION:The Puck Building\, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue\, 295 LaFayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180227T190000
DTSTAMP:20180223T161219Z
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SUMMARY:Designing and Modeling for Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:Completed in 2015\, P.S. 62 is NYC’s first net-zero energy school\, designed under the requirements of the New York City School Construction Authority. The 66\,000 square foot\, 2-story school will serve 440 pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students on Staten Island\, NY. The building harvests as much energy from renewable on-site sources as it uses on an annual basis. The primary renewable energy system is a roof mounted photovoltaic array. \nThis presentation will discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by the design team\, while working hand-in-hand with critical decision makers on the owner and user teams. The presentation will cover the schools design and how the energy modeling process evolve throughout the design. Establishing assumptions with user groups\, making design decisions and ultimately establishing energy usage targets\, critical to the Net Zero Goals of the school. \nSpeakers:\nJeffery Rios\, PE\, LEED AP\nAKF; In Posse \nAbout the speaker :\nMr. Rios specializes in increasing energy efficiency within new and existing buildings. He is highly valued for his experience as a mechanical engineer and his expertise in energy modeling platforms. Jeff is a very collaborative member of the team\, working closely with engineers\, designers\, and architects to provide thoughtful\, results–focused solutions. He has shared his expertise at Greenbuild on WELL Building\, at Urban Green on NYC Energy Codes\, and as a continuing lecture \n\nOrganized by\nIBPSA-USA NYC Chapter
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/designing-and-modeling-for-net-zero/
LOCATION:AKF Office\, One Liberty Plaza\, 165 Broadway\, 22nd Floor\, New York City\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T203000
DTSTAMP:20180212T212723Z
CREATED:20180124T041236Z
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SUMMARY:Liquid Assets: New York's Watersheds & Waterways
DESCRIPTION:What can New York City do to protect its drinking water supply and its recreational waters in the coming decades? How is that supply affected by climate change\, and what must we do to adapt? Join us for a deep dive into NYC’s complex water systems\, which powerfully illustrate our city’s dependency on – and symbiotic relationship to – its larger regional environment and economy. \nAl Appleton\, former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection\nPaul Gallay\, President of Riverkeeper\nStacy Levy\, environmental artist\nJim Dwyer (moderator)\, New York Times reporter\nPlease note that due to a scheduling conflict\, Timon McPhearson is no longer able to participate. \nThis is the third program in our new series\, New York’s Future in a Changing Climate\, which explores the challenges and opportunities presented in the Museum’s Future City Lab\, the interactive third gallery in the New York at Its Core exhibition. To view all of the programs in the series\, click here.  \nAbout the Speakers: \nAl Appleton is an international environmental and infrastructure consultant\, Senior Fellow at The Cooper Union Institute for Sustainable Design\, and Adjunct Associate Professor at The Cooper Union. He has interlocking expertise in water resource and water utility management\, infrastructure economics\, and public finance\, land use and landscape preservation\, and the economics of sustainable development. Previously\, Mr. Appleton served as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Director of the New York City Water and Sewer system. \nJim Dwyer has spent most of his professional life covering the city as a reporter\, columnist and author. He joined the Times in May 2001 after stints at the Daily News\, New York Newsday and several papers in northern New Jersey. His work for the Times has included coverage of 9/11\, the Iraq War\, the 2004 presidential campaign and law enforcement surveillance of political activities. He has written the About New York column since 2007. The winner of the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for commentary and a co-recipient of the 1992 Pulitzer for breaking news\, Dwyer is also the author or co-author of six books. \nPaul Gallay is the President of Riverkeeper\, working to protect the Hudson River and the drinking water supplies for nine million New Yorkers. An attorney and educator\, Gallay has dedicated himself to the environmental movement since 1987\, when he left the private practice of law and went to work for the New York State Attorney General. In 1990\, Gallay began a ten-year stint at New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation\, where he brought hundreds of corporate and government polluters to justice.  \nStacy Levy collaborates directly with natural processes like tides\, erosion\, plant growth\, wind direction and rain. She creates large-scale sculpture installations to show the presence of nature in the city. Her projects often float on urban rivers and lakes\, or are embedded into parking lots and streets. Many of her recent projects utilize storm water runoff\, to make rainwater an asset to the site. Her works have been shown at Documenta 11\, Mass MoCA\, & Wave Hill. She has recently been on two winning teams for rainwater infrastructure design: Soak it up Design Awardfrom the Philadelphia Water Department\, and the Green Infrastructure Challenge for DC Water\, Washington DC.\n— \nBefore and after the program\, speak with representatives from Earth Day Initiative to find out how you can green your lifestyle through simple\, impactful changes. Join Earth Day Initiative’s “Do Just 1 Thing” campaign to support clean energy in your community and save money on utilities every month. Click here to learn how you can sign up and get an additional $10 off your next bill! \n\n$25 for adults | $20 for seniors\, students\, and educators (with ID) | $15 for Museum Members.\nIncludes Museum admission.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/liquid-assets-new-yorks-watersheds-waterways/
LOCATION:Museum of the City of New York\, 1220 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, 10029
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Health and Fitness,Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T200000
DTSTAMP:20180212T212923Z
CREATED:20180125T235454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T212923Z
UID:44078-1519322400-1519329600@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:Social Equity in the Built Environment
DESCRIPTION:In creating a sustainable building\, what if we could create something that helps the people in the community\, the people who take care of the building and the people who physically built the building? \nWhat if we really understood how to have a dialogue about the sometimes thorny issues of equity in a way that was collaborative\, fruitful and realistic? And what if we had a 2030 Social Challenge as well as a 2030 Building Challenge? \nThis lecture will provide background on why we separate the needs of people from our design process. We will look at case studies of projects that are incorporating strategies to help the less empowered\, at how LEED is approaching these issues and at ways to think about social equity in your projects.  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSPEAKERS\n\nSusan Kaplan\, LEED Fellow\nPresident\, BuildingWrx \nMindy Thompson Fullilove\, MD\, HON AIA\nProfessor of Urban Policy and Health\, Milano School of International Affairs\, Management and Urban Policy
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/social-equity-in-the-built-environment/
LOCATION:ARUP\, 77 Water Street\, East River Meeting Room (4th Floor)\, New York City\, NY\, 10005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learn,Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T200000
DTSTAMP:20180216T205633Z
CREATED:20180216T204406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T205633Z
UID:44280-1519237800-1519243200@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:GreenHomeNYC Monthly Forum: How to be Cool and Efficient
DESCRIPTION:As air conditioning is increasingly considered to be a required amenity in both residential and commercial settings\, even as concern about global warming and greenhouse gasses has grown\, this forum will discuss the key air conditioning system types and their related energy efficiency.  We will also discuss some design issues\, troubleshooting installation problems and\, finally focus on the need for expanded technician education and training.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/greenhomenyc-monthly-forum-how-to-be-cool-and-efficient/
LOCATION:Fujitsu Airstage\, 1450 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T200000
DTSTAMP:20180209T155030Z
CREATED:20180208T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T155030Z
UID:44187-1519236000-1519243200@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Fashion: A Brand New Bag
DESCRIPTION:Panel Discussion: Sustainable Fashion: A Brand New Bag \nModerator: Debera Johnson\, Executive Director\, Brooklyn Fashion & Design Accelerator; Executive Director\, Pratt Center for Sustainable Design; \nPanelists:\nKate Daly\, Executive Director\, Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners\nMara Hoffman\, Founder\, Mara Hoffman\nMegan Meiklejohn\, Sustainable Materials & Transparency Manager\, Eileen Fisher\nMeghan Ryan\, Manager\, Advisory Services\, BSR\, Founder of Sourcemap \nSustainable fashion — the alternative to fast fashion — compels us to rethink the way we buy and sell our clothes. Falling under the umbrella\, or may we say parasol of sustainable design\, this design ethos emphasizes the environmental and social impact of how we choose to dress and furthermore\, how these choices are inextricably linked to the present and future well-being of our planet and civil society. The current global clothing supply chain touches all aspects of sourcing\, producing and manufacturing\, often resulting in multi-national corporations which employ methods that drive prices down but fail to reflect the true costs on society. Now eco-conscious players like Eileen Fisher\, Stella McCartney\, and Patagonia\, are disrupting the fashion market to provide sustainable alternatives — garments with a longer lifespan and a smaller carbon footprint that minimize environmental impact.\nPlease join our panel of experts to explore how we can support the emergence of sustainable fashion as a stronger sub-sector within the industry. \nComplimentary pre-registration is required to attend this program. Register online\, by phone or e-mail: \n\nComplete the online registration form\nCall us at 646-312-3231\nE-mail ruzdo.srdanovic@baruch.cuny.edu
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/sustainable-fashion-a-brand-new-bag/
LOCATION:Baruch College – Library Building Room 750-760\, 151 East 25 Street\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lifestyle,Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T183000
DTSTAMP:20180216T210254Z
CREATED:20180210T004839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T210254Z
UID:44227-1519232400-1519237800@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change and the Future of Cities
DESCRIPTION:What can cities do about climate change? How can they help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create more sustainable forms of collective life? How can they protect vulnerable people and places from the outbursts of extreme weather that are becoming evermore likely to arrive? And can they adapt to global warming without making the world even more unequal? Drawing on original research and his experience as Research Director of the federal government’s Rebuild By Design competition for rebuilding after Sandy\, Klinenberg will examine innovative urban climate projects across the planet and offer surprising solutions for some of the most challenging problems of our time. \nNYU Urban Seminar Series: Equity\, Design\, and Climate Change\nCo-sponsored by NYU Wagner\, NYU Department of Environmental Studies\, and UPSA.\n \nCities today are growing quickly. The UN projects that continuing population growth and urbanization will add 2.5 billion people to the world’s urban centers by 2050. Even as our cities expand\, unprecedented climate events flood our urban spaces\, redraw shorelines\, and devastate infrastructure. In the face of these twinned challenges of rapid growth and climate change\, how do we design our cities so that they are inclusive\, and remain centers of economic growth and creative dynamism that integrate new arrivals\, while at the same time becoming more resilient to climate change? How do we ensure that our design approaches promote equity in our cities\, and address climate change impacts that are most often felt by the economically vulnerable populations and areas of our cities? How do we create a design process that is inclusive\, represents the needs of different urban constituencies\, and draws on the creativity of all residents as we address emergent climate shifts? The 2018 NYU Urban Seminar Series will include urban planners\, designers\, researchers\, practitioners\, and artists whose work explores the intersection of equity\, design\, and climate change.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/climate-change-and-the-future-of-cities/
LOCATION:The Puck Building\, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue\, 295 LaFayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T183000
DTSTAMP:20180212T213434Z
CREATED:20180210T004329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T213434Z
UID:44221-1518627600-1518633000@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Green Growth: Policymaking under Planetary Boundaries for the Transformations Towards Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:In 2015\, the United Nations announced a document known as ‘Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’\, which is built around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Agenda stresses the need to change our development path. Indeed\, the existing development models do not fit this new agenda\, and several alternatives have been proposed. Among those\, the discourse of “green growth” has gained ground in governance deliberations and policy proposals. It is presented as a fresh and innovative agenda centered on the deployment of engineering sophistication\, managerial acumen\, and market mechanisms to redress the environmental and social derelictions of the current development models. But can the green growth project deliver environmental sustainability\, social justice and the achievement of economic life upon a materially finite planet? This presentation tries to answer several questions. First\, what explains modern society’s investment in the green growth idea\, why has it emerged as a master concept in the contemporary conjuncture\, and what social forces does it serve? Second\, how do we evaluate the results of a series of prominent green growth projects? Finally\, it weighs up the merits and demerits of alternative strategies and policies asking the vital question: If not green growth\, then what development models we need for the 2030 Agenda? How can we transform our development model and policy making to take into consideration planetary boundaries? The presentation by Jose A. Puppim de Oliveira will bring examples of cities and focus the discussion on alternative models of urban development. \nNYU Urban Seminar Series: Equity\, Design\, and Climate Change\nCo-sponsored by NYU Wagner\, NYU Department of Environmental Studies\, and UPSA.\n \nCities today are growing quickly. The UN projects that continuing population growth and urbanization will add 2.5 billion people to the world’s urban centers by 2050. Even as our cities expand\, unprecedented climate events flood our urban spaces\, redraw shorelines\, and devastate infrastructure. In the face of these twinned challenges of rapid growth and climate change\, how do we design our cities so that they are inclusive\, and remain centers of economic growth and creative dynamism that integrate new arrivals\, while at the same time becoming more resilient to climate change? How do we ensure that our design approaches promote equity in our cities\, and address climate change impacts that are most often felt by the economically vulnerable populations and areas of our cities? How do we create a design process that is inclusive\, represents the needs of different urban constituencies\, and draws on the creativity of all residents as we address emergent climate shifts? The 2018 NYU Urban Seminar Series will include urban planners\, designers\, researchers\, practitioners\, and artists whose work explores the intersection of equity\, design\, and climate change.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/beyond-green-growth-policymaking-under-planetary-boundaries-for-the-transformations-towards-sustainable-development/
LOCATION:The Puck Building\, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue\, 295 LaFayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180213T200000
DTSTAMP:20180121T173118Z
CREATED:20180121T173118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180121T173118Z
UID:43993-1518544800-1518552000@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:Affordability as Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:New York is a city of renters; most residents rent their homes\, small business owners lease their storefronts\, and artists share and sublet studio spaces. Affordable lease terms lay the groundwork for the cultural vibrancy of city life\, yet skyrocketing property values\, excessive rent hikes and deteriorating building stock are eroding this essential infrastructure. \nIs it possible to balance growth without displacement? Join Scott Anderson\, Betsy MacLean\, Sam Marks\, Gregory Schiefelbein\, and Barika Williams to debate how to maintain and expand affordable housing in New York City. \n\n\n\nScott Anderson ▷\nFund for Public Housing\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\nBetsy MacLean ▷\nHester Street Collaborative\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\nSam Marks ▷\nLISC NYC\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\nGregory Schiefelbein ▷\nCiti Community Development\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\nBarika Williams ▷\nANHD\n\n\n\n \nThe Urban Design Forum promotes conversation between invited civic leaders\, designers\, developers and advocates. Forum Fellows are welcome to invite one additional guest to attend. Tickets to this event are non-transferable. \n 
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/affordability-as-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Enterprise Community Partners\, 1 Whitehall Street\, 11th Floor \, NYC\, 10004
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T103000
DTSTAMP:20180209T154821Z
CREATED:20180127T203138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T154821Z
UID:44110-1518253200-1518258600@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:Highbridge Winter Walk with Expert Naturalist Mike Feller
DESCRIPTION:The winter woods are free of the clutter of spring and summer’s exuberant foliage revealing hidden features and dimensions of landscape and ecology. Bundle up\, bring a hot beverage and explore signs of invasive species and their effects on the Highbridge Park landscape\, and wildlife’s winter adaptations.  \nPlease note: Space is limited. RSVP is required; please email RSVP@FortTryonParkTrust.org to register. \nThis program is supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust. \nImage source: Brooke Watson
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/highbridge-winter-walk-with-expert-naturalist-mike-feller/
LOCATION:Highbridge Park\, West 155 and Dyckman Streets\, Edgecombe and Amsterdam Avenues\, Manhattan\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T200000
DTSTAMP:20180202T035518Z
CREATED:20180202T035518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T035518Z
UID:44153-1518114600-1518120000@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Food with the Stone Barns Center
DESCRIPTION:**The $10 fee is refundable upon attendance** \nOur “Understanding Food” Workshop investigates the problem of “gastro-anomy”—a state of normlessness that leaves us without guidance on how to eat. It seeks to place food back into the structures of meaning that help us to choose what we eat\, while seeking to restore the health of the individual\, community\, and planet. The workshop will pair discussion with a cooking lab\, using seasonal ingredients fresh from the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. \nAbout the Speaker: \nRene Marion is Director of Education at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. Located in Pocantico Hills\, NY\, Stone Barns is a laboratory for learning and catalyzing a culture of informed\, healthy eating. Stone Barns Center is transforming the way America eats and farms by creating a healthy\, sustainable food system. \n*** Food will be vegetarian and nut-free. *** \nNote: Event is free for all to attend. However\, we charge a $10 deposit that would be refunded upon appearance.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/understanding-food-with-the-stone-barns-center/
LOCATION:NYU MakerSpace\, 6 MetroTech Center\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Health and Fitness,Learn,Lifestyle,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T200000
DTSTAMP:20180202T034928Z
CREATED:20180202T034928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T034928Z
UID:44149-1518114600-1518120000@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:Circularity in the Built Environment
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, February 8\, 6:30-8:30pm\, at Häfele Showroom in Manhattan for the Circular Economy Network’s (CEN) 2018 kick-off event! We’ll hear from three New York based thought leaders about their work in creating a more circular built environment: \n\nCatherine Bobenhausen\, Certified Industrial Hygienist and Senior Consultant\, Colden Corporation. Theme: The Circular Economy and Disclosure – Surprising Lessons from the Field\nMarc Gee\, Principal at GLUCK+. Theme: Modular Building and How a Design-Build Approach Enables Innovation in the Built Environment\nTiffany Broyles Yost\, Energy\, Sustainability & Building Physics Associate at Arup. Theme: Circularity Lab Partnership with Google\n\nThe event is open to all experience levels. The speakers will present their vision of a circular economy and the practical implementation of it\, after which participants will build on these perspectives in small break out groups. \nThe CEN aims to convene a multitude of stakeholders to actively engage in discussing solutions to transition towards a more circular\, regenerative world. Follow the CEN on Twitter for the latest on our monthly events.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/circularity-in-the-built-environment/
LOCATION:Häfele America Co\, 20 West 22nd Street\, Suite 201 (2nd Floor)\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T193000
DTSTAMP:20180124T040146Z
CREATED:20180124T040007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T040146Z
UID:44054-1518112800-1518118200@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:Where Next on Climate? Energy Access\, Development and Climate Change: Implications for Policy
DESCRIPTION:In a world struggling to respond adequately to the challenge of climate change\, how should we think about the implications of efforts to alleviate poverty by facilitating energy development that enables economic opportunity – and what are the implications of success on climate change? A better understanding of the implications for climate change of energy access and of energy for further development can inform effective policy responses and investments in technology and R&D – which may be especially important in a time of uncertainty about national policies across the industrialized world. \nAs part of our on-going speaker series “Where Next on Climate?” the Center on Global Energy Policy is hosting a presentation and panel discussion on climate\, energy\, and development. Philippe Benoit\, Senior Associate for the Energy and National Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)\, will present findings from his on-going work on these topic. Following Mr. Benoit’s presentation\, he will join a panel discussion with the following experts:  \n– Morgan Bazilian\, Executive Director of the Payne Institute and Research Professor of Public Policy\, Colorado School of Mines\n– Ellen Morris\, Adjunct Professor of International and Public Affairs\, Columbia/SIPA \n– Kathleen Auth\, Deputy Energy Office Director\, Power Africa\, US Agency for International Development (USAID) \n\nEvent Contact Information: \nCenter on Global Energy Policy \nenergypolicy@columbia.edu
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/where-next-on-climate-energy-access-development-and-climate-change-implications-for-policy/
LOCATION:Faculty House\, Columbia University
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180206T210000
DTSTAMP:20180202T034411Z
CREATED:20180202T034411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T034411Z
UID:44145-1517941800-1517950800@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:The Right to Food in the US: A Conversation with Smita Narula
DESCRIPTION:The Pace-NRDC Food Law Initiative (FLI) is a collaboration between the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and the Natural Resources Defense Council. FLI is dedicated to increasing access to legal services for farmers and food entrepreneurs seeking to create a more just and sustainable food system. GrowNYC is a sustainability resource for New Yorkers\, providing free tools and resources anyone can use to improve our city and environment. \nAt this event\, NRDC attorney and farmer Jennifer Grossman will interview human rights expert and advocate Smita Narula about the right to food in the United States. Topics discussed will include food sovereignty\, barriers to implementing food rights\, and advocacy strategies. Reception to follow. \nRefreshments provided by Captain Lawrence Brewery and City Bakery.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/the-right-to-food-in-the-us-a-conversation-with-smita-narula/
LOCATION:Project Farmhouse\, 76 East 13th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Learn,Lifestyle,Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180206T200000
DTSTAMP:20180202T034630Z
CREATED:20180202T033936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T034630Z
UID:44140-1517941800-1517947200@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:Three Strikes: An Overview of our Quest for Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:2018 marks the 50th Anniversary of Paul R. Ehrlich’s seminar book entitled “The population Bomb” and the 30th Anniversary of James Hansen historical testimony on climate change in the US Congress. Decades later\, our quest for sustainability can be characterized by a growing frustration of scientists and activists with the lack of action to subvert environmental catastrophes and series of failed Malthusian prophecies undermining the public trust in the view of skeptics. \nOne has to recognize that during these decades both sides made serious errors. Those who wanted immediate actions made dire predictions prematurely such as major famines\, the end of snowy winters or the disappearance of Arctic Ice. On the other hand\, contrarians fail to admit that infinite growth on a finite planet is undoubtedly unsustainable. \nDespite the regular complaint by advocates about the inability of free societies to mobilize for action\, in reality there were a number of policy actions that clearly failed to accomplish their stated goals or in worse cases turned out to be actually harmful. Perhaps the best example is the biofuel mandate that resulted in growing crops in the developed world to satisfy 5-10% of transportation fuel needs that could feed over 800 million people. \nSome of the misguided policies are due to erroneous prioritization. Moving away from fossil fuels is undeniably a must\, irrespective of climate change since fossil fuels are finite. Decarbonizing our economy is clearly essential for sustainability that solves climate change as byproduct\, while prioritizing on carbon-dioxide emission has led to heavy investments in dead end solutions such as carbon sequestration (through carbon capture and storage). \nThe presentation will discuss energy and water related examples where recognizing the limits of our finite planet is critical\, but the promoted solutions are likely questionable. While\, it is not hard to find more than three strikes where the policies advocated by scientists failed but it would be a mistake to conflate bad sciences with real science. The presentation will show that the failed policies were predictable from start since they violated fundamental scientific principles. \nThe presentation will argue that after decades of mixed results\, it is time to rethink\, how humanity pursues its efforts to sustainable development and lay out a future that recognizes human needs while minimizes their negative impacts on our planet. \nAbout the lecturer:  \nBalázs M. Fekete born in Budapest\, Hungary earned his M.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Budapest in 1984. After graduation\, he worked at the Water Resources Research Centre (VITUKI) where he participated in a wide range of research activities such as agricultural waste water disposal\, agricultural water management\, satellite and airborne remote sensing of water resources. \nAfter the political changes in the late 80s\, he joined a private company (GEOMETRIA Ltd.) to develop geographical information systems solution for municipal and environmental resources management. He continued similar work specifically focusing on the Danube affected by the planned Gabcikovo-Nagymaros dam system\, when he joined an independent research organization (ISTER). \nHe moved to the United States in 1993\, where he started to work on large scale hydrological modeling and water resources assessments at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). He earned his Ph.D. in Earth Sciences at UNH in 2001\, while working as a full time research scientist.  \nDr. Fekete is well known in his field for his work on i) incorporating river discharge information into water resources assessments\, ii) developing simulated river networks at various resolutions\, iii) modeling stable isotope processes in large scale hydrological models\, iv) developing specialized GIS infrastructures to support hydrological modeling\, v) developing advanced modeling frameworks that utilizes modern multicore computers. Dr. Fekete participated in the last two decades in a number of international activities to promote improved Earth system monitoring with particular interest in hydrometeorological observations. \nDr. Fekete moved to New York in 2008 first as a project director at the newly forming Environmental Sciences Initiative of the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center and joined the faculty of the Civil Engineering Department of the City College of New York\, while maintaining affiliate status at ASRC. \nEver since\, Prof. Fekete moved to New York\, he extended his research interest to a wider range of sustainability questions\, with special interest in the tradeoffs between energy\, water and land use.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/three-strikes-an-overview-of-our-quest-for-sustainability/
LOCATION:Consulate General of Hungary\, 223 East 52nd Street\, New York City\, NY\, 10022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learn,Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180206T200000
DTSTAMP:20180125T235926Z
CREATED:20180125T234811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T235926Z
UID:44075-1517940000-1517947200@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:The Future of Domestic Hot Water in NYC
DESCRIPTION:As buildings in New York City become more reliant on renewable and stored energy\, air source heat pump (ASHP) domestic hot water systems will likely become more prevalent in multifamily buildings over the coming decades. These systems have specific challenges\, including: \nWhat are the technological barriers? Do any seem insurmountable? \nHow well can new hot water equipment interface with existing piping and infrastructure? \nHow does solar thermal fit in? Is there a future for combined thermal / PV panels in the NYC market? \nCan heat pumps entirely replace conventional hot water heaters\, or will back-up systems be needed? \nThis event builds upon Urban Green’s 2017 conference\, which explored the role of broad electrification of building systems in NYC’s 80×50 Climate Plan. \nRegister here. \nCost: $5-15 based on membership status.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/the-future-of-domestic-hot-water-in-nyc/
LOCATION:GROHE\, 160 Fifth Avenue (Entrance on W 21st street) New York\, NY 10010\, New York City\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learn,Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180204T143000
DTSTAMP:20180209T155201Z
CREATED:20180127T202118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T155201Z
UID:44107-1517749200-1517754600@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Workshop: Healthy Compost
DESCRIPTION:Learn several different methods to create and maintain a compost pile\, which can serve as the foundation for healthy garden soil all year long. Please come prepared to touch dirt! Ages 7+. \n 
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/gardening-workshop-healthy-compost/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Nature Center\, 700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue\, Staten Island\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Learn,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T150000
DTSTAMP:20180124T040901Z
CREATED:20180124T040901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T040901Z
UID:44061-1517648400-1517670000@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:Future City Lab: Art\, Culture\, Fashion
DESCRIPTION:How does the city inspire designers and innovators? How do new technologies\, inspirations\, and ideas blend together? \nConsider art\, fashion\, and culture in ways you have never seen them before and bring these refreshed ideas into your own classrooms and practices. \nSpend the morning with Harlem-based fashion designer and innovator\, EPPERSON\, and hear how NYC inspires his designs before moving into the galleries and classrooms for dynamic learning experiences. ​​​​ \nThe Museum is CTLE certified. Participation in this program provides 5 hours of CTLE credit. \nQuestions? Call us at 917.492.3356 or email pd@mcny.org.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/future-city-lab-art-culture-fashion/
LOCATION:Museum of the City of New York\, 1220 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, 10029
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180202T120000
DTSTAMP:20180127T200604Z
CREATED:20180127T200604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T200604Z
UID:44099-1517565600-1517572800@newyork.thecityatlas.org
SUMMARY:World Wetlands Day at Seagirt Avenue Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Join NYC Parks Stewardship as we celebrate World Wetlands Day! Urban wetlands provide a variety of benefits including improved water quality and storm water retention. They also serve as critical habitat for native wildlife. \nVolunteer with the Stewardship Team to help protect these important ecosystems on World Wetlands Day! Volunteers will be removing debris from the Seagirt Avenue Wetlands in Far Rockaway. \nVolunteers should dress in clothes that can get dirty\, close-toed shoes\, and warm layers. They are also encouraged to bring their own water bottles. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. \nPlease note: Space is Limited. Registration is required.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/world-wetlands-day-at-seagirt-avenue-wetlands/
LOCATION:Beach 6th Street and Seagirt Avenue\, Beach 6th St & Seagirt Ave\, Queens\, NY\, 11691\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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