For Immediate Release: October 16, 2008
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
For the Greener Good: A Green Apple: Media Advisory
WHO
A discussion with:
Charlotte Matthews, Vice President of Sustainability, The Related Companies
Andy Wiley-Schwartz, Assistant Commissioner, New York City Department of Transportation
Alex Washburn, Chief Urban Designer, New York City Department of City Planning
Susan Szenasy, Editor in Chief, Metropolis Magazine (moderator)
WHAT
Following the September program in the For the Greener Good speaker series, which examined green initiatives in Stockholm, Sweden; Curitiba, Brazil; Canada, and Portland, Oregon, the October program moves closer to home, looking at New York City. Many people are surprised to hear that Manhattan is considered one of the greenest locations in the United States based on density, reliance on mass transit, and a small carbon footprint.
Panelists in this intriguing program describe their visions of a green New York and tackle timely questions including:
• How will New York City cut energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from the City’s municipal buildings and operations by 30% before 2017?
• Are residents willing to pay more for green amenities during an economic recession?
• Concerns that high economic costs are a reason to not pass green legislation such as congestion pricing, carbon taxes, and mandating green building construction?
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20001 (Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
WHEN
Thursday, October 30, 2008
6:30 – 8:00 pm
$12 member | $20 non-member | FREE students. Prepaid registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.
Visit the For the Greener Good web page for information on upcoming programs in the series, as well as audio and video of previous programs.
CONTACT
Marketing and Communications Department, 202.272.2448, ext. 3458
BACKGROUND
For the Greener Good lecture series is presented by The Home Depot Foundation.
The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution dedicated to advancing the quality of the built environment by educating people about its impact on their lives. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, online content, and publications, the Museum has become a vital forum for the exchange of ideas and information about the world we build for ourselves. Public inquiries: 202.272.2448 or visit www.nbm.org. Connect with us on Twitter: @BuildingMuseum and Facebook.
