Learn about the implementation and applications of the EcoDistricts Protocol

Register for an informational webinar

Our informational webinars are an opportunity to learn about work being done around the world to create just, resilient, and sustainable neighborhoods. Our series of informational webinars feature diverse speakers, innovative research and a variety of perspectives.

Civic Ecology: A Citizen-Driven Framework for Communities

Wednesday, January 23, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST / 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Much of the conversation around sustainable development has focused on designing better “hardware” – energy efficient buildings; renewable energy; leaner, greener infrastructure. While these manifestations of sustainability in the built environment are important, they are not the whole solution. Great communities have robust “software”, the self-initiated, self-perpetuating activities and social networks of local citizens. The Civic Ecology Institute, led by Portland-based SERA Architects, seeks to illuminate how that software and hardware fit together to constitute a completely sustainable community.

District Scale Water Management and Ecological Design

Wednesday, March 20, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST / 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Case studies from world-class water management design and systems

Centering Health in District Scale Development

Wednesday, May 15, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST / 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Deep dive into projects focusing on upstream determinants of health, including communities anchored by major healthcare institutions

Funding Neighborhood Sustainability

Wednesday, July 17, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST / 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

How major foundations and organizations are funding impactful change in equitable and sustainable neighborhood work

Pittsburgh Embraces EcoDistricts

Wednesday, September 18, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST / 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Learning from the individuals, organizations, and neighborhoods making Pittsburgh a hub for EcoDistricts

Net Zero Districts

Wednesday, November 20, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST / 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Exploring ground-breaking clean technologies and integrated design for energy, buildings and infrastructure that deliver measurable environmental benefits