Sustainable Cleveland 2019 Summit

Summit-speakers-2019It’s been 10 years since Sustainable Cleveland launched in 2009! Please join the Mayor's Office of Sustainability for Mayor Frank Jackson's Sustainable Cleveland 2019 Summit, October 16th at Public Auditorium (500 Lakeside Ave). Every year, 500+ community and business leaders, government officials, students, and residents work together to help transform Cleveland into a "green city on a blue lake."The one-day Summit will go from 8am-5pm, followed by an evening reception. The Summit will include remarks from Mayor Frank Jackson, keynote presentations, recognition and awards, facilitated discussions on key priorities going forward, and much more. The Summit will:

  • Celebrate Cleveland’s progress in sustainability and share stories of collaboration and action inspired through the SC2019 initiative
  • Recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses leading by example to advance sustainability in Cleveland
  • Feature keynote presentations focused on taking climate action, transportation equity, and creating a circular economy
  • Advance Cleveland Climate Action Plan priorities that depend on the whole community, such as reaching 100% renewable electricity, access to trees and green space, sustainable transportation, clean water, and waste
  • Chart a path forward beyond 2019

Please register by October 13th at: https://sc2019summit.eventbrite.com

Cleveland Climate Action Plan Wins APA Award

CAP_blog5 The Cleveland Climate Action Plan: Building Thriving and Resilient Neighborhoods for All, from the City of Cleveland's Mayor's Office of Sustainability, has been recognized by the APA Sustainable Communities Division! The 2019 Annual Awards for Excellence in Sustainability have recognized the 2018 CAP Update in the category "Community Sustainability or Resilience Plan."CAP cover-blogCAP_blog_1CAP_blog_2CAP_blog_3CAP_blog_4In 2018 the CUDC worked with the Mayor's Office of Sustainability on the information design & graphic design of the CAP Update & its Appendices. Additionally, the CUDC produced a short fold-out brochure highlighting the main takeaways from the Plan. We're proud to support our city's efforts in increasing the sustainability of our region.Click here to download the full 2018 CAP Update, and here to view the Snapshot. Congratulations, CAP Team!snapshot_blog

Living Architecture Symposium

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Please join us at a day-long seminar championing Ohio activities and linking local resources for the advancement of vegetative roofs, walls, and innovative forms of living architecture. Join this kick-off event of the Greater Ohio Living Architecture Center (GOLA) to learn about Ohio’s university research and education activity; policy and incentive programs; and new projects from industry and design professionals. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 | 8:30 am - 6:30 pm

  • Morning: Local to Global market places and trends
  • Afternoon: Research Innovation emerging from Ohio labs, student and faculty.
  • Evening: Socialize at Masthead brewery

Check out the Agenda. Register Soon. Seats are limited. See you there.  https://www.golacenter.org/