The Pittsburgh Tomorrow Intersection: Black, Gold, and GREEN
“Green” may not be among the first words that come to mind when people think of Pittsburgh, but in the future, it could be. This region is resplendent with natural gifts, growing from the confluence of three rivers, a unique (and even mystical) feature that shaped the lives of the area’s inhabitants and drove historic events. Ours is one of the country's hilliest topographies, creating natural green pockets and spaces for urban exploration. Pittsburgh's tree canopy is among America's densest – currently 15th out of 100 major cities – and our outdoor recreation scene populates ‘Top 10’ lists. Newcomers often are often surprised by how green it is, and residents cite our natural beauty as a key reason they love living here.
In the decades since Rachel Carson published Silent Spring, Pittsburghers have become conservationists, leading in the creation of the nation's sustainability movement. At this Pittsburgh Tomorrow Intersection, the city’s leading naturalists and environmental advocates discuss: How do we make Pittsburgh the nation's healthiest and most naturally beautiful region for future generations?
Featuring:
🌳 Thomas Saunders, President and CEO of Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Caily Grube, Executive Director of Allegheny Cleanways
🌺 Richard Piacentini, President and CEO at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
🌊 Kelsey Ripper, Executive Director at Friends of the Riverfront
♻️ Bhavini Patel, Executive Director of Sustainable Pittsburgh
👷 Joanna Lemmon, Community Program Manager at the Student Conservation Association
Program:
5:00PM Doors open
5:30PM Discussion begins
6:30PM Discussion concludes, reception with food and drink
8:00 Event concludes