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Green Agenda for Jackson Heights Released

News last updated July 22, 2010

On Saturday, May 22, the Pratt Center, Queens Community House and Friends of Travers Park released the Green Agenda for Jackson Heights, the product of a five-month, community-wide visioning process for a sustainable future in one of New York City's most diverse neighborhoods. 

More than 400 community members contributed to multilingual grassroots planning sessions, which were held by volunteers in living rooms, schools, houses of worship, community centers, and senior centers. Participants identified priority areas for greening Jackson Heights, including expanding open space, reducing waste, and many other steps toward environmental and economic sustainability. Residents proposed strategies that built upon existing strengths while addressing neighborhood concerns. The final document includes goals as well as recommendations thatcan be implemented legislatively, by community-based organizations, and by individuals.

Download the Green Agenda here! [19 MB]

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Off PACE

Media posted July 13, 2010

  • Source: The American Prospect
  • Date: July 13, 2010
  • Link: external link icon Off PACE

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2010 New Energy Symposium

Event on August 9, 2010

 

 

 

 

New Energy New York and the Energy & Environmental Technology Applications Center (E2TAC) at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE), in partnership with the New York Academy of Sciences are pleased to announce the Fifth Annual New Energy Symposium August 9-10, 2010.  The event will be held at the New York Academy of Science's premier office space at the World Trade Center in New York City, NY. 

To view photos from the 2009 New Energy Symposium, please click here.

Event Details

August 9, 2010 - 8:00am - August 10, 2010 - 5:00pm
7 World Trade Center , New York, NY

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Political Climate Change 2010

Event on June 28, 2010

 

 A panel discussion on the major new home energy efficiency initiatives emerging in New York City and State:

 

Green Jobs/Green NY

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)

On-Bill Recovery

 

Speakers (with links to presentations):

Neal Parikh, NYC Mayor's Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability

Emmaia Gelman, Director of Green Policy, Center for Working Families

Karen Villeneuve, Director of the Residential Efficiency and Affordability Program, NYSERDA

Alisa Valderrama, Project Analyst, Center for Market Innovation, Natural Resources Defense Council

 

Event Details

June 28, 2010 - 8:30am - 11:30am
Pratt Manhattan, 144 West 14th Street, Room 213

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Spark to Market!

Event on July 14, 2010

"Spark to Market" is an event designed to connect enertech and cleantech entrepreneurs with resources to help them bring their products and ideas to market.  Join us at no cost(!) and engage with public and private sources of funding, industry leaders, manufacturers, incubators, as well as other local entrepreneurs.

Event Details

July 14, 2010 - 8:30am - 12:00pm
Pratt Manhattan, 144 West 14th Street

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SolarOne's "NYC the Future Metropolis"

Event on June 10, 2010

What will New York City look like in 20 years? Nanotech, energy monitoring, solar facades, building-integrated farms, tide turbine projects – these technologies and developments are currently underway and their future growth can dramatically affect the way we live and work.
 
Join us for an exciting evening event, “New York City the Future Metropolis,” as we bring to you distinguished panelists speaking on an array of new technologies, research and development projects, and innovative, forward-looking design that will enhance our built environment.

Event Details

June 10, 2010 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Solar One

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Managing Lean & Green Workshop - Retrofit Incentives for Multifamily Buildings

Event on June 2, 2010

NYSERDA's Multifamily Performance Program is BACK on July 1, 2010!
 
In this workshop, representatives from NYSERDA, Con Edison and National Grid will answer your questions about their new programs for multifamily buildings. We'll discuss who should use which program and why.
 

Event Details

June 2, 2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pratt Manhattan, 144 West 14th Street

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HPD's Green Your Building Forum in Forest Hills

Event on June 15, 2010

 
The City of New York Department of Housing Preservation & Development, in partnership with the Central Queens & Queens Green Alliance, cordially invite you to a  
 
Green Your Building Forum  
 
An opportunity for tenants, building owners, church and synagogue members to learn about green financing opportunities, water & energy conservation, recycling, street trees, weatherization, utilities incentives, and much more.
 

Event Details

June 15, 2010 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Queens Y & YWHA

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Ninth Annual Assembly of the Federation of Brooklyn Block Associations

Event on April 22, 2010

 
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz invites you to the Ninth Annual Assembly of the Federation of Brooklyn Block Associations
 

Event Details

April 22, 2010 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Brooklyn Borough Hall

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HPD's Green Owners' Forum in Coney Island

Event on April 20, 2010

 
The City of New York Department of Housing Preservation & Development, in partnership with Energy $mart Communities and Urban Neighborhood Services Inc., cordially invite you to a
 
Green Owners’ Forum  

An opportunity for property owners to get information on issues such as green financing opportunities, property tax exemptions, water & energy conservation, recycling, weatherization, utility incentives, and much more.

Event Details

April 20, 2010 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Coney Island's Liberation Diploma Plus High School

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