On July 14, we invite you to the unveiling of UCLA’s Sustainable LA Grand Challenge report card on ecosystem health in L.A. County — the region’s most comprehensive evaluation of ecosystem health and proposed strategies and actions to move us toward a more sustainable Los Angeles. We will be joined by: • Alina Bokde, Chief...
The Envision Framework is a globally recognized approach to sustainable infrastructure and certification process. The ENV SP designation is becoming an increasingly important credential for any professional involved in urban planning, sustainability planning, civil infrastructure, and many more fields. Since its inception, more than 8,000 professionals have obtained their ENV SP credential, which has equipped them...
Democratizing Information on the Energy Transition by Felicia Federico, Executive Director for UCLA's California Center for Sustainable Communities The enormous complexity of California’s energy system (both its structure and governance) remains a significant barrier to full engagement of non-specialist stakeholders in advancing an equitable energy transition. Through State-funded grants and in collaboration with community-based organizations,...
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An overview of the primary sources of water in California, how it is delivered, what issues limit water supply, and how communities are planning for sustainable sources of water to...
The 11th Annual Women in Green Forum will convene pioneers in the environmental movement, drawing an international audience of sustainability experts including academic researchers, CSR executives, energy analysts, and technology developers. Join us...
Join us and founder Lois Arkin for an IN-PERSON tour of the LA Eco-Village. The Eco-Village was founded in 1993 as an intentional community that strove to lower environmental impacts...
Join the USGBC-LA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee as they present Capri Maddox's session, "Build With Equity: Paving the Way for a More Just Los Angeles." The committee will then lead a...
Indoor Air Quality measures have long been a key credit within LEED and a focus for occupant well-being. Our construction trade partners can be exposed to far more than the end-users and we believe there are opportunities to go beyond industry standard practice. In bringing together a host of subject matter experts and practitioners we...
LEED for Cities and Communities (LfC) rating system was launched in December 2016. More than 240 city and community projects are registered and 126 have been certified, improving sustainability and quality of life of more than 65 million people across 18 countries! USGBC has established LEED for Communities rating system to help leaders plan, design,...