through Community Connections Barbara Kviz Carnegie Mellon University October 26, 2009

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1 The Greening of Pittsburgh through Community Connections Barbara Kviz Carnegie Mellon University October 26, 2009

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3 Steinbrenner Institute: t Operations and Research Focus Operations Focus areas: Education & Research Mechanisms: Seed grants, graduate fellowships, support of special activities iti Research Urban infrastructure and sustainable cities Energy transition strategies and the environment

4 Green Practices Committee: Mission Strive to develop university practices that improve environmental quality, decrease waste, and conserve natural resources and energy.

5 Pittsburgh Going Green Pittsburgh is #3 Among U.S. Cities by Green Buildings and Space Diversified Green-oriented Workforce Green Technology Network Expertise in Brownfield s Redevelopment Solar Cities funding and Solar Companies Re-discovering our riverfronts Sustainability Coordinators Green Government Task Force Biodiesel / Alternative Fuels Initiatives Keystone Innovation Zones / R&D Urban Forestry/Landscape and Architecture/TreeVitalize Pittsburgh Hosts the National Green Jobs Conference 500+ Companies in Region Producing Green Products

6 Local Collaborative Initiatives Pittsburgh Climate Change Initiative Allegheny Green Climate Change Corps Pittsburgh Green Innovators

7 Green Government Task Force Pittsburgh Climate Change Initiative 20% reduction in GHG by 2023 Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan Higher Education (HECC) Municipal Business Community Plan adopted in June

8 General Energy Pittsburgh Climate Initiative Recycling and Waste Management Transportation Green Building Practices Student Engagement and Education

9 Allegheny Green Led by county Executive Dan Onorato Charge The Green Action Team, engages a diverse group of local thought leaders to develop policies, programs and incentives that will assure sustainable practices, embrace smart growth principles, and protect our natural amenities to solidify western Pennsylvania's standing as one of the greenest regions in the United States. Vision Allegheny County will be a national leader by ensuring that all residents thrive in a sustainable community that is equally committed to economic vitality, social equity and the highest environmental standards.

10 Allegheny Green Working Groups Building Services E-waste and Recycling Employee Culture Sustainability Principles Land Use and the Comprehensive Plan Climate Change and Energy Policy

11 Citizens Climate Corps Mission: "The Citizens Climate Corps is a grassroots, citizen-led organization that seeks to slow global warming by identifying, researching, and advocating for strategic solutions that reduce manmade, heat-trapping gases in southwestern Pennsylvania via projectbased campaigns and education."

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13 Pittsburgh Green Innovators Initiative led by PA Senator Ferlo US Congressman Mike Doyle A Collaborative for Living, Learning and Earning

14 Mission Create the megaplex that allows stakeholder collaboration, helping SW PA to maximize the opportunity to strengthen the economy through green jobs.

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16 Vision Pittsburgh will lead SW Pennsylvania achieving a clean, green, vibrant, innovative and productive economy, fortifying its place as a global leader in sustainability. With the Pittsburgh Green Innovators as a catalyst, our Region will become the center with the tools and talents needed to meet the challenges of achieving a more sustainable economy by combining the best of our legendary work ethic and skilled labor, along with our emerging strengths in higher education and revolutionary technologies.

17 Research and Development Non-Profits Trade Unions Workforce Development K-12 STEM Support PGI Higher Education Advocacy Public Resources & Foundations Tech Transfer and Product Demonstration Mature and Start Up Businesses Government Business Development and Incubator Community Resource

18 Government/Quasi - Local Allegheny County Economic Development Pittsburgh City Planning Local Government Academy Councilman Peduto Urban Redevelopment Authority Southwest PA Planning Commission 3 Rivers Wet Weather Plus many municipalities.

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20 Government - State Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection ti Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development PERC formerly (PCIEP)

21 Government - Federal US Environmental Protection Agency US Department of Housing and Urban Development National Energy Technology Lab

22 Higher Education University of Pittsburgh - Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation Environmental Law Clinic Penn State Metro Center and Ag Extension Chatham - Rachel Carson Institute Duquesne University - Center for Environmental Research and Education Carnegie Mellon - Steinbrenner Institute Slippery Rock - PA Center for Environmental Education

23 Foundations Heinz Pittsburgh RK Mellon Colcom Benedum Giant Eagle

24 Private Sector Companies- Examples Mature PNC Bank, USSteel, PPG, Consol, Alcoa, UPMC Environmental Consultants/Labs Developers - Soffer, Rubinoff, Fourth River Contractors - Mascaro Construction Start-ups GTECH, Fossil Free Fuels, Steel City Biofuels Imbutec Thar Technologies

25 Professional Organizations Air and Waste Management Association American Society of Civil Engineers Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Technology Council

26 Non-Profits 10,000 Friends Allegheny Conference for Community Development Allegheny Land Trust Allegheny Recycling Bike Pittsburgh Conservation Consultants, Inc. Construction Junction Friends of the Riverfront Green Building Alliance Group Against Smog and Pollution PA Environmental Council PA Resource Council Penn Future Phipps Conservatory Rachel Carson Homestead Riverlife Task Force RiverQuest Sierra Club Sustainable Pittsburgh Young Preservationist Association

27 Non-Profits Watershed Ass ns Conservancies Allegheny County Chartiers Creek Conservation District Mt Lebanon Nature Montour Run Conservancy Nine Mile Run Pine Creek Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Southern Alleghenies Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Westmoreland County Conservation District

28 Community Based Organizations Allegheny River Towns Enterprise Zone Steel Valley Enterprise Zone East Liberty Development, Inc. Heritage Health Foundation, Inc.

29 Others Trade Unions IBEW International Union of Operating Engineers Public Schools PPS - Career and Technical Education Magnet and Charter Schools Allegheny Intermediate Unit Cross Cutting Green Drinks

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