For Immediate Release: September 15, 2008
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
For the Greener Good: World Leaders on Sustainability
WHO
Opening Remarks by:
Adrian M. Fenty, Mayor, District of Columbia will discuss DC's green initiatives
A discussion with:
Marcel Beaudry, Former Chairman, Canada's National Capital Commission (moderator)
Earl Blumenauer, Congressman, Oregon's 3rd District
Sten Nordin, Mayor Stockholm, Sweden
Cassio Taniguchi, Former Mayor, Curitiba, Brazil
WHAT
Portland, Oregon was recently ranked the greenest city in America by Popular Science as it receives half of its power from alternative energy and it has 35 LEED certified buildings. In 2006, Stockholm, Sweden implemented a permanent congestion tax for those entering the center of the city by car which has led to a 22 percent decrease in traffic and decreased emissions by over 10 percent. Curitiba, Brazil has become a model for creating innovative public transportation for its citizens.
Learn more about these cities' green initiatives—when the National Building Museum's sustainability series, For the Greener Good, returns in September. Presented in partnership with the National Capital Planning Commission and the Capitals Alliance, this program features leaders from around the world sharing important legislation and environmental changes as part of an effort to create a more sustainable planet.
The program will begin with a presentation of The Home Depot Foundation's 4th annual Awards of Excellence for Affordable Housing Built Responsibly and Visionary Award to S. Richard Fedrizzi, president, CEO, and founding chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council. The panel will begin at 7:00 pm.
The National Building Museum's new exhibition, Life Without Leaves, continues the discussion of sustainability issues. Open from September 17, 2008 through November 2, 2008, Life Without Leaves is a photography contest that challenged students from the Art Institute of Washington to take and retouch photos of D.C. landmarks with and without trees to demonstrate the importance of preserving our community trees.
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 (Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
WHEN
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 / 6:30 – 8:30 pm
$12 Museum members; $20 non-members; FREE for students. Special series price: $35 Museum members; $50 non-members. Prepaid registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.
Visit the For the Greener Good webpage for information on upcoming programs in the series, as well as audio and video of previous programs.
CONTACTS
Marketing and Communications Department, 202.272.2448, ext. 3458
Lisa MacSpadden, lisa.macspadden@ncpc.gov, 202.482.7263
BACKGROUND
For the Greener Good lecture series is presented by The Home Depot Foundation.
Greening the World's Capital Cities is presented by NCPC and the Capitals Alliance.
The National Capital Planning Commission provides overall planning guidance for federal land and buildings in the National Capital Region. It also reviews the design of federal projects and memorials, oversees long-range planning for future development, and monitors capital investment by federal agencies.
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.
