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SUMMARY:Battery Park City: Creating a New Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:After more than four decades of planning and construction\, Battery Park City has been built out\, following a master plan by Cooper\, Eckstut and Associates. Learn about the area’s urban planning and discover its distinctive residential neighborhoods\, distinguished parks and plazas\, public art works\, and signature commercial center. \nHighlights include Brookfield Place and Wintergarden (Cesar Pelli)\, Goldman Sachs Headquarters (Pei Cobb Freed)\, Museum of Jewish Heritage (Kevin Roche)\, Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park (Olin with Machado & Silvetti)\, Teardrop Park (Michael Van Valkenburgh)\, South Cove Plaza and the Irish Hunger Memorial (1100 Architect). We will examine schools by Cooper Robertson and Dattner Architects and residential towers by a host of architects\, including Pelli Clarke Pelli\, Gruzen Samton\, Ennead Architects\, Ulrich Franzen\, Robert A. M. Stern and Charles Moore. \nTours will run rain or shine. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time. Registration is limited to 15; walk-ups are not guaranteed a spot on the tour. Some tours utilize VOX amplification systems; attendees are welcome to bring their personal earbuds. \nMeet at the portal of Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park (between Battery Park and the Museum of Jewish Heritage).
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/battery-park-city-creating-a-new-neighborhood-2/
LOCATION:Battery Park City\, South Cove\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learn,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:WASTED! Food Documentary Screening (w/ Food and 21+ Drinks)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of food + drinks with a sustainable twist during a screening of WASTED! The Story of Food Waste. We’re bringing together some of the top sustainable food brands and leaders to eat\, drink\, and chat about the sustainability of our food systems. \nEntry to the event includes food and drink (beer + wine for those 21+) from some of the top NYC companies working to green the food industry. We are honored to partner with these companies to bring you delicious and sustainable food and beverages to chow down on. \n\nToast Ale – American Pale Ale made from leftover bread\nProud Pour – wine that helps restore wildlife and habitats\nAncolie – meals in sustainable glass jars\nRescuing Leftover Cuisine – donating leftover food to the hungry\nNomad Trading Co. – cascara (coffee cherry) tea\nRISE Products – high-protein flour made out of spent grain from breweries\nAeroFarms x Local Roots – locally grown\, zero-waste hydroponic salad with all the toppings\nFood For All – a food app for reserving meals from restaurants right before they close\nEleva Coffee – sustainable\, direct-trade coffee\nTeapigs – sustainable tea with 100% compostable materials\nBareburger – all-natural\, vegetarian burgers with low-impact packaging\n\nReception will take place from 6:30-7:30 PM and includes the chance to meet these food innovators and see waste-inspired photography from Jodie Taylor. \nSo eat up\, drink up\, then watch. Attendees will also receive a take-home eco-goodie bag filled with sustainable treats from our partners. \nIn order to make this a truly zero waste event\, we are asking everyone to bring their own cups\, dishware\, and utensils. Feel free to be as creative as possible. \nzero
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/wasted-food-documentary-screening-w-food-and-21-drinks/
LOCATION:Kickstarter HQ\, 58 Kent Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T200000
DTSTAMP:20180330T140631Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Murphy: Justice is Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Can buildings heal and promote justice in our divided communities? How can we use design tools to create a healthier community and a more just world? MASS Design Group’s Co-founder and Executive Director Michael Murphy will showcase projects that inquire whether we are missing under-leveraged resources for promoting health\, justice\, and human dignity. With over 20 projects built or under construction around the globe\, MASS has worked to pioneer a practice model that attempts to reinsert architectural agency upstream and for the public benefit. \nSpeaker:\nMichael Murphy\, Co-Founder and Executive Director\, MASS Design Group; Adjunct Associate Professor\, Columbia University GSAPP \nGeneral Public: $10\nMember: Free\nStudent with Valid ID: Free\n \nPhoto: Bret Hartman/TED.\n 
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/michael-murphy-justice-is-beauty/
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:20180404T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T183000
DTSTAMP:20180212T041258Z
CREATED:20180210T010242Z
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SUMMARY:City Design in Times of Proliferating Informality and Climatological Crisis
DESCRIPTION:This lecture by Alfredo Brillembourg will explore the work of ETH Zurich Urban-Think Tank (U-TT)\, an interdisciplinary design practice dedicated to high-level research and design on a variety of subjects concerned with contemporary architecture and urbanism. U-TT was co-founded by Alfredo Brillembourg and Hubert Klumpner\, who previously co-taught at Columbia University in New York before joining U-TT in 2010. U-TT has been awarded the Ralph Erskine Award\, the Holcim Gold Award for innovative contributions to ecological and social design practices\, and the 2012 Venice Biennale of Architecture Golden Lion. \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/city-design-in-times-of-proliferating-informality-and-climatological-crisis/
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:20180403T180000
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SUMMARY:Zone Greener: Higher-Efficiency Wall Systems
DESCRIPTION:In 2012\, the City of New York adopted a package of amendments to the NYC Zoning Resolution\, collectively called Zone Green\, to facilitate more sustainable and energy-efficient design. Zone Green addressed barriers to building thicker\, better-insulated walls. It also covered the inclusion of sustainable design strategies\, such as solar panels\, solar shading systems\, green roofs\, and greenhouses. \nFast forward six years: although Zone Green successfully solved the problems anticipated at the time\, new technologies and new barriers have since emerged. Last fall\, Urban Green convened a Task Force of over 40 stakeholders to develop a roadmap for Zone Greener\, a set of potential upgrades to the Zoning Resolution that would unlock further opportunities for the next generation of green building. \nPart one of this two-part series focuses on building better walls; the second will focus on solar. Expert panelists will address several major wall-related issues identified by the Task Force: thermal bridging\, high-performance curtain walls\, super-efficient walls\, and the re-cladding or over-cladding of mid-century modern buildings. Panelists will also discuss the successes of Zone Green in facilitating the construction of new masonry walls and the addition of exterior insulation. \nMember: Free\nGeneral Public: $10\nStudent with Valid ID: Free
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/zone-greener-higher-efficiency-wall-systems/
LOCATION:AIA Center for Architecture\, Hines Gallery\, 435 LaGuardia Place \, New York \, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T120000
DTSTAMP:20180312T142944Z
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SUMMARY:Marine Park Forest Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect natural areas in Marine Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help protect the forests and grasslands and create a healthier ecosystem. They will also be installing cedar stakes on young juniper and pine trees to help them grow straight. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes\, long pants\, and clothing that can get dirty. Please bring your own water bottle to this event. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/marine-park-forest-restoration/
LOCATION:Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park\, East 33rd Street and Avenue U\, Brooklyn\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T203000
DTSTAMP:20180323T211415Z
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SUMMARY:March Forum: Sustainable Policy 201
DESCRIPTION:The Policy 201 forum will engage students\, professionals and interested citizens from across the sustainable spectrum in order to gain a deeper understanding of the different environmental policies and regulations currently in place and how they are interconnected to influence future policy standards. At the conclusion of this forum\, we hope to better understand where we have come from\, where we stand today\, and where we want to go to collectively move the city forward in its sustainable goals.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/march-forum-sustainable-policy-201/
LOCATION:Knoll New York Showroom\, 1330 Avenue of the Americas\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T183000
DTSTAMP:20180212T213907Z
CREATED:20180210T010021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T213907Z
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SUMMARY:Designing to Avoid Disaster
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Fisher\, a professor and Director of the Minnesota Design Center at the University of Minnesota\, will discuss the fracture-critical nature of many of the systems we have put in place since the mid-20th century\, how such systems are especially vulnerable to catastrophic failure\, and what we need to do to create more resilient\, affordable\, and equitable systems in the future. He will show how fracture-critical failures follow a consistent pattern and how we can spot the vulnerability of systems and prevent their failure. \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/designing-to-avoid-disaster/
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:20180324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T170000
DTSTAMP:20180323T152539Z
CREATED:20180323T152539Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 24\, 2018\, Pratt’s CSDS will host the 8th annual Sustainability Crash Course\, a day-long series of presentations\, panel discussions and workshops with a host of experts from Pratt’s faculty and elsewhere.  In years past we have had over 20 different speakers present topics including Ecology\, Biomimicry\, Packaging Design\, Life-Cycle Assessment\, Fashion\, Architecture\, Policy and Environmental Activism. This year we have an entirely new line up of exciting and inspiring presenters. As in the past\, the event is free and open to the Pratt Community as well as the general public\, but registration is required. View the eventbrite page.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/sustainability-crash-course/
LOCATION:Pratt Institute Main Campus Engineering Building\, 200 Willoughby Ave\, Brooklyn\, New York\, NY\, 11205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T210000
DTSTAMP:20180312T140428Z
CREATED:20180312T140428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T140428Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Sustainable Fashion - How Conscious Companies & Consumers Can Make an Impact
DESCRIPTION:Currently\, fashion and textiles are the second most polluting industry in the world. Led by advertising promoting excessive consumption and increasing consumer demand\, companies continue to push the industry towards fast fashion resulting in cheap clothes at the cost of harming both the environment and people. \nBecause what we wear is such an integral part of our everyday lives\, each of us has an opportunity to influence the industry and make a positive impact by being more intentional about our purchasing decisions as well as making a conscious effort to consume less and only buy things we truly need. \nJoin us on March 20th at 7:00 PM for an inspiring and engaging conversation on the Future of Sustainable Fashion with experts from VOZ\, New York Fair Trade Coalition\, Sat Nam babe and Dopper who will share their insights on trends\, challenges\, and opportunities in the sustainable fashion industry. You’ll also have an opportunity to network with like-minded people from the Be Social Change Community and walk away with a better understanding of where your clothes come from as well as tips + strategies on how to be more intentional about the purchasing and disposing of your clothing. \nHealthy + Sustainable Snacks Provided – Gluten-Free and Vegan Options Available.\nWe strive to make Be Social Change events zero waste – help us by bringing your Dopper or reusable water bottle to the event. \nSCHEDULE \n\n6:30 – 7:00 – Doors Open\n7:00 – 7:15pm – Intro + Networking Activity\n7:15 – 8:00pm – Panel Discussion\n8:00 – 8:30pm – Q&A\n8:30 – 9:00pm – Networking & Closing\n\nFEATURED PANELISTS\n\nJasmine Étoile Aarons\, Founder\, CEO and Creative Director\, VOZ\nAndrea Reyes\, Chair\, NYC Fair Trade Coalition\nJennifer Coulombe\, Founder and CEO\, Sat Nam babe\nAmer Jandali\, Marketing Executive\, Dopper
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/the-future-of-sustainable-fashion-how-conscious-companies-consumers-can-make-an-impact/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 W 54th St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lifestyle,Speaker/Panel Discussion
ORGANIZER;CN="Be Social Change":MAILTO:hello@besocialchange.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T190000
DTSTAMP:20180224T131238Z
CREATED:20180224T131238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180224T131238Z
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SUMMARY:Microbes and Fungi: The Life of the Soil Party
DESCRIPTION:Get to know the soil in your garden. If we take care of the soil\, the soil will take care of our plants and crops. Meet the microbes and other members of the soil food web who recycle nutrients and share best practices for soil care. \nPre-registration required at greenthumbnyc.org or 212-602-5300.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/microbes-and-fungi-the-life-of-the-soil-party/
LOCATION:GreenThumb Office\, 100 Gold St.\, Third Floor (Please bring photo ID)\, New York\, NY\, 10038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T130000
DTSTAMP:20180313T211906Z
CREATED:20180313T211906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180313T211906Z
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SUMMARY:Innovations in Global Low-Carbon Academic Conferencing with a Human Touch
DESCRIPTION:A burst of new experimentation may soon transform long-distance academic conferencing technologies. Many academics recognize the need to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of our academic conferencing\, and yet we feel dissatisfied with the personal experience of “webinars.” The problem is not just technological. This talk describes recent demonstrations of two new formats for low-carbon long-distance conferencing with a human touch. It connects these innovations with broader sustainability initiatives in universities and research communities (flyingless.org).\n \n\nParke Wilde (PhD\, Cornell) is a food economist at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Previously\, he worked USDA’s Economic Research Service. At Tufts\, Parke teaches graduate-level courses in statistics and U.S. food policy. His research addresses food security and hunger measurement\, the economics of food assistance programs\, and federal dietary guidance policy. He has been a member of the Institute of Medicine’s Food Forum and currently is on the scientific and technical advisory committee for Menus of Change\, an initiative to advance the health and sustainability of the restaurant industry. He directs the USDA-funded Tufts/UConn Research Innovation and Development Grants in Economics (RIDGE) program. Parke keeps a blog at usfoodpolicy.com. In March\, 2018\, Routledge/Earthscan is releasing the second edition of his book\, titled Food Policy in the United States: An Introduction.
URL:https://newyork.thecityatlas.org/event/innovations-in-global-low-carbon-academic-conferencing-with-a-human-touch/
LOCATION:Hunter College – Room 1216 East Building\, 695 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T203000
DTSTAMP:20180309T165350Z
CREATED:20180309T165350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180309T165350Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T193000
DTSTAMP:20180223T213235Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T213235Z
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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
LAST-MODIFIED: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T200000
DTSTAMP:20180309T170606Z
CREATED:20180309T170606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180309T170606Z
UID:44380-1521054000-1521057600@newyork.thecityatlas.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T203000
DTSTAMP:20180309T172434Z
CREATED:20180309T172434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180309T172434Z
UID:44386-1520965800-1520973000@newyork.thecityatlas.org
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
DTSTAMP:20180223T161925Z
CREATED:20180223T161925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T161925Z
UID:44318-1520445600-1520452800@newyork.thecityatlas.org
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
DTSTAMP:20180223T214156Z
CREATED:20180223T214156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T214156Z
UID:44337-1520276400-1520283600@newyork.thecityatlas.org
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
DTSTAMP:20180212T213617Z
CREATED:20180210T215042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T213617Z
UID:44243-1520071200-1520078400@newyork.thecityatlas.org
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
DTSTAMP:20180212T214850Z
CREATED:20180212T214733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T214850Z
UID:44268-1519981200-1519988400@newyork.thecityatlas.org
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
DTSTAMP:20180224T140211Z
CREATED:20180224T140211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180224T140211Z
UID:44348-1519930800-1519934400@newyork.thecityatlas.org
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
CREATED:20180210T214131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T213749Z
UID:44239-1519927200-1519934400@newyork.thecityatlas.org
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
DTSTAMP:20180212T212438Z
CREATED:20180210T005253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T212438Z
UID:44229-1519837200-1519842600@newyork.thecityatlas.org
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
CREATED:20180223T161219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T161219Z
UID:44313-1519752600-1519758000@newyork.thecityatlas.org
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
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T212723Z
UID:44063-1519324200-1519331400@newyork.thecityatlas.org
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
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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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