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Managing Lean and Green - Neighborhoods: Take Action and the Community Will Respond

Event on May 9, 2012

Community-wide initiatives, local partnerships and individual buildings that focus on sustainable projects have the power to broadly influence the world around them. How can environmentally conscious programs within affordable and supportive housing developments radiate beyond walls and lot lines to impact the greater neighborhood? Join us to hear examples of neighborhood-scaled efforts that bring sustainable programming to local buildings and tenants.

Event Details

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Pratt Manhattan. 144 W. 14th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. Room 213

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New York Community Solar Confluence: Bringing Community Solar to New York State

Event on April 23, 2012

The New York Community Solar Confluence will bring together community-based organizations, neighborhood residents, advocates for renewable energy, solar developers, local officials, and funders of programs for low income communities and renewable energy projects to learn about community solar models nationwide and opportunities to bring community solar to people across New York State. Participants will outline obstacles and brainstorm the key ingredients to bringing community solar to New York State—the policy and financing solutions, organizing efforts and other initiatives.

Event Details

Monday, April 23, 2012 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
El Puente Williamsburg Leadership Center, 211 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Making Green Roofs a Reality: Energy Efficient Rooftop Projects for Commercial Buildings

Event on April 23, 2012

Join Pratt Center for Community Development, Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corp., New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez on Monday, April 23rd at Pratt Institute to highlight the green roof project at Linda Tool and learn about other energy efficient projects you can do at your facility.

Event Details

Monday, April 23, 2012 - 8:30am to 11:00am

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Managing Lean and Green - Better Building Performance Through Greener Management Practices

Event on April 19, 2012

Proper use and maintenance of a building is critical to maximizing its efficiency. What are some approaches that affordable housing owners and managers can take towards improving the operations of their buildings and the quality of life for their tenants? Learn about green building management strategies and how an agency-wide integrated approach can increase energy and water efficiency, improve health and save money. Presenters will illustrate the benefits of better building performance and describe recent case studies.

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Event Details

Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Pratt Manhattan. 144 W. 14th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. Room 213

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Greening From The Ground Up: A Sustainability Leadership Conference

Event on March 16, 2012

Drawing from the innovative Brooklyn Greens Initiative and other neighborhood sustainability initiatives, Greening from the Ground Up Conference will showcase successes, make tools available and share strategies among community based organizations to harness collective action in the effort to make neighborhoods more environmentally friendly. Please join us for this free event. 

Event Details

Friday, March 16, 2012 - 9:00am
Pratt Institute - Higgins Hall, 61 St. James Place, Brooklyn

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Managing Lean and Green - Mobilize Residents: Get More Green From Your Building

Event on March 13, 2012

This session builds on last year’s workshop “Engaging Tenants and Staff in Greening your Building”. Affordable housing providers will present four case studies from 2010-2011that highlight different techniques and processes for engaging and educating tenants. Environmental Psychologist, Mirele Goldsmith will present current theory and practices on how to change attitudes and behavior related to environmental activities. If you work with multifamily buildingr or in affordable housing this is great event for you to attend. 

Event Details

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Pratt Manhattan. 144 W. 14th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. Room 213

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Green Healthcare Forum - Designing the Healthcare Facility of the Future

Event on February 22, 2012

The Green Healthcare Forum will bring together leaders and healthcare professionals to discuss how healthcare facilities in New York City can improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable environment. There will be four sessions in the series from August 2011 to April 2012. The goal is to educate and inform CEOs and facilities managers of medical groups, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities in the New York City area on issues and challenges in sustainability.

Event Details

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 10:00am to 12:20pm
New York Presbyterian Hospital Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center

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Save Money and the Environment!

Event on February 15, 2012

The City of New York Department of Housing Preservation & Development, in partnership with the Chhaya Community Development Corporation and Council Members Leroy Comrie and James F. Gennaro, cordially invites you to Save Money and the Environment! An opportunity for home owners to learn how to save water & energy, access financial incentives, recycle and much more.

Event Details

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 6:30pm
BAARNY Hall, 172-11 Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, NY, (between 172nd and 173rd St)

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Tree Planting at Affordable Housing Developments

Event on January 11, 2012

How can trees improve the quality of life in affordable housing developments and in surrounding communities? What opportunities exist for advocacy organizations and developers to increase the number of trees in these properties? What programs and organizations can help bring trees into your development? This workshop brings together leaders in the field of tree planting and open space planning in New York City to discuss the benefits and challenges that exist for affordable housing. 

Event Details

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Pratt Manhattan. 144 W. 14th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. Room 213

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Managing Lean and Green - Implementing Integrated Pest Management in Affordable Housing

Event on December 8, 2011

What is the safest way to keep vermin out of your building? Can it be done without resorting to harmful chemicals?  This workshop brings together leaders in the design and implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in affordable housing.   IPM is a series of approaches that manage pest damage on households in an economical way, with the least possible hazard to residents, property, and the environment.  IPM aims to utilize common sense strategy without reliance on harmful chemicals and other potentially unhealthy methods.

Event Details

Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Pratt Manhattan. 144 W. 14th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. Room 213

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