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Program
Tuesday, June 11, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
This year's event will feature several fast paced presentations with an eye on redevelopment and equity.
The following projects will be featured:
This 12 acre project is planned as a mixed use development of apartments for a variety of residents and incomes, townhouses, retail, office and a hotel. The project is a LEED New Communities project and will also pursue the new FitWell rating system.
2755 Chippewa
A mix of newly renovated commercial and rent-capped residential spaces are coming soon to a once notorious and crumbling brick shell at Chippewa and California in South St. Louis' Gravois Park neighborhood. The project is also pursuing state and federal historic tax credits, proving that with careful planning, energy retrofits and historic preservation can coexist.
La Saison Affordable Housing Development
Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis was selected by the St. Louis Housing Authority as the builder of choice for the final 10 lots of the La Saison development (Peabody Darst Webbe) neighborhood. All to be built to net-zero ready energy efficiency standards
Finest 15
The Finest 15, a partnership between the Land Reutilization Authority (LRA) and SLACO vacancy committee, highlights and markets LRA properties in different neighborhoods throughout the City of St. Louis, encouraging renovation and home-ownership. Within each of several neighborhoods, including Walnut Park, Fairground, and Hyde Park, 15 homes in need of minimal renovation and repair are selected and offered for sale for $4,000 or less. Neighborhood workshops support the initiative by educating potential home owners on topics such as how to purchase LRA properties, financing options and renovation costs.
SPEAKERS
Bill Odell,
HOK Architects
Jason Deem,
South Side Spaces
Jessica Deem,
Virescent
Kyle Hunsberger,
Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
Eltoreon Hawkins, Finest 15 and Hawks Home Solutions
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THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!
Cushman & Wakefield
DJM Ecological Services, Inc
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 UPCOMING EVENTS
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Tuesday, June 11, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
We're shaking things up a bit for our annual green building showcase. This year's event will feature several fast paced presentations with an eye on redevelopment and equity. Join us to get the sustainability scoop on these exciting projects within our community!
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Thursday, June 13, 3:00-5:00 pm
Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter, the City of St. Louis, and partners for a Benchmarking Help Session. Attendees will receive hands-on help to benchmark their energy and water use in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and report data to the City of St. Louis.
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Sustainability Institute for Educators
June 18 - 20, 8 am - 4 pm
The 2019 Sustainability Institute for Educators will focus on the intersection of exploration, place, and sustainability. In its ninth year, this three-day institute challenges participants to help learners build awareness, recognize responsibility, and take action as global citizens working to build a sustainable world. The institute will feature a mix of special guest speakers, tools and resources, field studies, and hands-on experiences.
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Emerging Professionals
Recycling at Cardinals Game
Friday, June 21, 6:15 pm
Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter's Emerging Professionals as they volunteer with the
St. Louis Cardinals Green Team!
Volunteers will walk down the aisles of the seating bowl in-between innings collecting recyclables from fans and promoting recycling at Busch Stadium.
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A Great Green Region
Join USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter this summer at several events celebrating local green projects!
June 11 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Alberici Headquarters
Full details above.
July 9 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
St. Louis Community College - Forest Park
Our Annual Green Building Tour will feature St. Louis Community College's new Center for Nursing and Health Sciences Facility which is seeking LEED certification under the v4 rating system.
The design capitalizes on surrounding density and diverse uses, water use reduction, optimization of energy performance, open space, and more!
July 31 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm
St. Louis University High School
The Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES) defines what a sustainable site is and elevates the value of landscapes in the built environment. During this in-depth seminar, attendees will review local applications of SITES strategies, specifically a case study of the Forest Park Waterways project located in the southeast corner of Forest Park and includes the restoration of Bowl, Jefferson, and Round Lakes.
A walking tour of the site is part of this session!
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- Claymont Elementary School, Ballwin, MO
- Highcroft Ridge Elementary School, Chesterfield, MO
- Herculaneum High School, Herculaneum, MO
- Raintree School, St. Louis, MO
Across the country, 35 schools, 14 districts, and four postsecondary institutions are being honored for their innovative efforts to address the three "Pillars" of the program: reducing environmental impact and utility costs, improving health and wellness, and ensuring effective sustainability education. A state education official is also being recognized for his efforts to advance school sustainability in the state of Minnesota.
"I want to congratulate this year's U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School honorees," said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. "They have truly embraced the challenge to create healthy, safe, sustainable and efficient learning environments for students, faculty, and staff. Their innovative approaches to learning will help students prepare for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st Century."
Learn more about each of these schools' sustainability efforts
here.
Learn more about the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program
here.
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Tuesday, June 18 - Thursday, June 20, 2019
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The 2019 Sustainability Institute for Educators will focus on the intersection of exploration, place, and sustainability. Using technology as a vehicle, educators will investigate local and global connections - all from their own classroom, learning space, or schoolyard.
In its ninth year, this three-day institute challenges participants to help learners build awareness, recognize responsibility, and take action as global citizens working to build a sustainable world. The institute will feature a mix of special guest speakers, tools and resources, field studies, and hands-on experiences.
Peg Keiner, 2019 National Geographic Education Fellow, Director of Innovation at GEMS World Academy in Chicago, Google Earth Education Expert, and Global Goal Ambassador for the United Nations Association Chicago Chapter
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Friday, June 21, 6:15 pm
Volunteers will walk down the aisles of the seating bowl in-between innings collecting recyclables from fans and promoting recycling at Busch Stadium.
The Emerging Professionals will
close registration for their group of volunteers
on June 13, 2019.
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June 21 -22, Kansas City, MO
The Energy Management Association is offering an Energy Management Professional (EMP) Seminar and Exam in Kansas City, MO. The EMP program provides a complete framework for a commissioning-based energy management process that achieves what building owners demand: maximum energy efficiency and optimum building performance.
The two-day EMP event features 12 hours of classroom-style instruction followed by the EMP exam. Attendance of the EMP Seminar also provides 12 AIA continuing education credits.
Simultaneously, the AABC Commissioning Group will be conducting a Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) Workshop and Exam at the same location. Details on the CxA workshop and exam are available online here.
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July 1st - July 31st, 2019
Plastic Free EcoChallenge is a 31-day, global challenge to reduce and refuse single-use plastics.
Plastic Free EcoChallenge aims to raise awareness of the problems with single-use disposable plastic and challenges people to do something about it. You pick your challenges, ask your co-workers, family and community to come along for the ride, and set a goal that makes a difference for you, your community and our planet.
This Challenge is hosted by EcoChallenge.org, Calgary Zoo, and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and joined by a coalition of North American zoos and aquariums, including the
Saint Louis Zoo.
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Thanks To Our Members!
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Welcome New Members
May 2019
Stephanie Bass, BatesForum
Kelly Chambers, Ameren
Emma Gilmore, Straight Up Solar
Ted Ramsdell, Sheet Metal Workers Local 36
Juliana Schafer, FGM Architects
Margaret van Bakergem, North Carolina State University
Mark Vanden Akker, TAO+LEE Associates, Inc
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Thanks to our Renewing Members
May 2019
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Glenda Abney, Missouri Botanical Garden's EarthWays Center
Steve Andert, Mazzetti, Inc.
Paul Brockmann, Missouri Botanical Garden
Jessica Bruce, Mercy Health
Michael Byrd, CORE10 Architecture
Grace Corbin, Christner, Inc.
Dennis Dill, St. Louis Community College
David Driver, UMSL
Contributor - Franklin Eppert, ABNA
Michael Fogarty, Aschinger Electric
Tim Gaidis, HOK
Joseph Gaied, Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Katherine Golden, Missouri Botanical Garden's EarthWays Center
Diane Grimsley, Tarlton Corporation
Kerry Herr, Siemens Energy Services
Contributor
- James Holtzman, Clean Energy Design Group
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Punit Jain, Cannon Design
Richard Jung, Bilfinger Industrial Services
Donald Koster, Washington University in St. Louis
Francois Lavere, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Natalie Meyer, Siemens
Sheila Miranda, CORE10 Architecture
Linda Moen, EFK Moen, LLC
Andrew Petty, Cannon Design
Jean Ponzi, Missouri Botanical Garden
Contributor - Marcus Rivas, US EPA
Jonathan Roper, City of Olivette
Eric Schneider, Debenrache Consulting LLC
Marion Smith, Engine House No. 1, inc.
Peter Tao, TAO + LEE Associates, Inc.
Robert Vogt, RVogt Energy Solutions
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Thanks to our Annual Sponsors!
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The financial support of our sponsors is integral to ensuring that everyone can live, work and learn in smart and healthy buildings.
What Your Company Gains as a USGBC - MGC Sponsor:
EXPAND: Grow the knowledge of green building and sustainability in our community.
PARTICIPATE: Get involved in educational programs, special events and community projects to showcase your company's leadership.
EXPOSURE: As a Chapter Sponsor, your company will be:
- Listed on our website which receives 6,500 visitors and 60,000 page views per month.
- Included in our monthly e-newsletter with over 5,000 subscribers.
- Recognized at monthly programs, with an average attendance of 100.
LEARN: Keep up with the latest green building trends and technologies and earn continuing education hours.
ALIGN: Differentiate your company as a leader in the sustainability movement in your community.
USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Sponsorship includes numerous benefits - from complimentary Chapter memberships and monthly program passes to exposure on the Chapter website, e-news and at events.
Learn about Sponsorship Opportunities!
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GREEN SCHOOL CHAMPIONS
GREEN SCHOOLS SUPPORTERS
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Innovative Technology Education Fund
Trane
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Cushman & Wakefield
DJM Ecological
Dynamic Controls, Inc.
ECO Recycling
Energy Resources Group
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Guarantee Electrical Company
Mackey Mitchell Architects
Metro Lighting
Missouri American Water
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Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562
Rosemann and Associates
Villa Lighting
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ASSA ABLOY
Electro Plastics/STEP Warm Floor
Ittner Architects
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HDR
Mechanical Contractors Association of Eastern Missouri
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Schaeffer Marketing Group
Siemens
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USGBC-MISSOURI GATEWAY CHAPTER MISSION
To initiate, develop and accelerate the implementation of green building concepts, technologies and principles that promote environmentally responsible, prosperous and healthy places to live and work.
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