For the Greener Good: World Leaders on Sustainability

For the Greener Good

September 17, 2008

6:30 - 8:30 pm

From congestion pricing to innovative transit corridor development, leaders from Stockholm, Sweden, Curitiba, Brazil and Portland, Oregon discuss how they are leading the charge to create a more sustainable planet. During the program, The Home Depot Foundation will present its 4th annual Awards of Excellence for Affordable Housing Built Responsibly and its Visionary Award for Outstanding Leadership in Affordable Housing Built Responsibly. 1.5 LU (AIA) / 1.5 CM (AICP) 

Program participants include:
Marcel Beaudry, Former Chairman, Canada’s National Capital Commission (moderator)
Congressman Earl Blumenauer, Representing Oregon’s 3rd District
Sten Nordin, Mayor, Stockholm, Sweden
Cassio Taniguchi, Former Mayor, Curitiba, Brazil

Opening Remarks by:
Adrian M. Fenty, Mayor, District of Columbia will discuss DC’s green initiatives

This program is presented in partnership with the National Capital Planning Commission and the Capitals Alliance.

For the Greener Good lecture series is presented by The Home Depot Foundation.

Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 LU (AIA) / 1.5 CM (AICP)

Members: $12
Students: $FREE
Public: $20
Purchase Tickets
Special Instructions: Special series price! $35 Member | $60 Non-member.For information on other programs in this series please visit the For the Greener Good webpage.

Sponsored By: The Home Depot Foundation