UPCOMING EVENTS:

Our Roundtable discussion will occur quarterly to identify issues affecting urban and community development and act as a precursor to our annual Symposiums. The forums will be hosted in two formats, online and in person. Be Involved – Sign Up!

SYMPOSIUM:

The symposium will critically analyze a case study to determine applicable tools of change to be utilized through programming in urban communities. Each symposium will lead to a more sustainable model of urban development. To be notified of further details (topics and speakers) please provide your contact information. Learn More

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PREVIOUS EVENTS:

Photograph by William Pierce IV

LAUNCH PARTY & FUNDRAISER – Sustainable Strength® hosted its first fundraiser and launch party on August 27, 2009. The event took place at Delicatessen New York. The eventwas attended by overfifty guests, including press, supporters, volunteers, and professionals in the public and private sectors! The event was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the organization and a great opportunity to meet an extremely diverse yet likeminded crowd. The event successfully brought Sustainable Strength® one giant leap closer to its fundraising goal! Proceeds will be used to support Sustainable Strength's campaigns and the Sustainable Strength Symposium. Sustainable Strength® is a non-profit organization that addresses challenges facing urban land and community development by promoting sustainable methods of infrastructural and economic growth.

Photograph by William Pierce IV

EVENT SPONSORS INCLUDE: DOWNLOADS: Press Release Invitation See pictures at Charity Happenings or on our Flickr page!

Press Conference: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM on the steps of City Hall, New York.

Date: July 26, 2009 12:00-5:30 PM

Location: 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 40th Floor, Manhattan, New York Cit

Program Includes:

• NYC Council Member Alan J. Gerson (District One in Lower Manhattan) - Keynote Address.
• Welcome from Communications Coordination Committee for the U.N.
• Panel: Opportunities and Innovation in the NY Green Economy
• Mike Gordon - C-Power - Smart Energy
• George Godieski - Built Environment
• Whitney Smith - Social Innovation, Founder of Sustainable Strength, LTD.
• Douglas Lawrence - Green real estate
• Debra Italiano - Sustainable Food Systems
• Mathew Ahrens - Environmental Law and Policy

Other Presenters include:

• Scott Beall (Integral Vision Learning) - Education & Green Workforce Development
• Ariane Burgress - (Regenerative Culture) - Regenerative Leadership & Community Systems
• Douglas Cohen (U.S. Partnership/Education for Sustainable Development) - Leadership & Community Engagement
• Rick Ulfik (We, The World) - Building local-to-global networks of collaboration
• Deborah Stern (2020 Fund) - Sustainable Earth by 2020

Over the next year GreenWorks NYC will:

• Convene Solutions Roundtables - Sector specific, results-driven meetings during and between major events with facilitation and web-published results.
• Create a Social Network Map, with analysis and database of the players and influencers to support decision-making and solution seeking in the emerging Green Business landscape.
• Provide Education and Green Jobs Development pathways bridging K-12, Higher Education, Industry and Government.

GreenWorks NYC is:

• Presented by We, The World and New York City Council Member Alan J. Gerson
• Supporters include: Battery Park City Authority, New York Academy of Sciences, and Communications Coordination Committee for the United Nations
• Other partners include: the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA), U.S. Partnership/Education for Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business Cmte., Columbia University Alumni Association, Earthventure Capital, LLC, Green Map System, Green Drinks, Sustainable Strength, Evolver, the Coalition for One Voice, The Water Pod, Regenerative Culture, Planet Heart and others. Learn More