ThoughtGallery.org > The NEW New York Activists: Urban Green Innovators

The NEW New York Activists: Urban Green Innovators

New York may be known as a concrete jungle, but it is also an important center of green activism. To mark the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, we’ll discuss how citizens, entrepreneurs and policy makers are making an impact on our city’s environment, today and for the future. Join our panelists for a conversation about how we can connect environmental and economic justice, balance ecological and development concerns, and strive for a greener—and more equitable—city. Co-presented with New America NYC.  

Donnel Baird: Founder, BlocPower.
Bomee Jung: City Planning Commissioner, and Deputy Director of the New York City Office of Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.
Georgia Levenson Keohane (moderator): Senior Fellow at New America and Director of the Program on Profits and Purpose.
Peggy Shepard, Executive Director, WE ACT for Environmental Justice.
Ashley Smith, Graduate of Green City Force Corps (GCF), a service and training program.

Free event, but registration required.

This event is presented as part of the City Museum’s Activist New York program series, made possible by the Puffin Foundation.











When: Mon., Apr. 27, 2015 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Ave.
212-534-1672
Price: Free
Buy tickets/get more info now
See other events in these categories:

New York may be known as a concrete jungle, but it is also an important center of green activism. To mark the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, we’ll discuss how citizens, entrepreneurs and policy makers are making an impact on our city’s environment, today and for the future. Join our panelists for a conversation about how we can connect environmental and economic justice, balance ecological and development concerns, and strive for a greener—and more equitable—city. Co-presented with New America NYC.  

Donnel Baird: Founder, BlocPower.
Bomee Jung: City Planning Commissioner, and Deputy Director of the New York City Office of Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.
Georgia Levenson Keohane (moderator): Senior Fellow at New America and Director of the Program on Profits and Purpose.
Peggy Shepard, Executive Director, WE ACT for Environmental Justice.
Ashley Smith, Graduate of Green City Force Corps (GCF), a service and training program.

Free event, but registration required.

This event is presented as part of the City Museum’s Activist New York program series, made possible by the Puffin Foundation.

Buy tickets/get more info now