Join The Philadelphia 2030 District’s Philadelphia Green Multifamily Building Group for our Spring Forum. We will hear from residents about ‘What It Means to Be Green’ as they showcase various projects and activities their buildings have partaken in through a series of roundtables. We will also be joined by resource providers including PECO, Green Building United, and the Philadelphia Water Department
12:30 PM – 1 PM
Meet and Greet
Meet with fellow Philadelphia Multifamily Building stakeholders and resource providers
1 PM
Welcoming Remarks – Why Was PGMBG Started?
Hear from PGMBG Executive Members Ned Levi, The Murano, and Marion Pulsifer, Independence Place, about the history of the Philadelphia Green Multifamily Building Group and why joining may be right for you!
How To Start a Green Project or Activity in Your Building
Hear from Jean Haskell, of William Penn House, and Claudia Crane, of the Philadelphian, about how they were able to organize Free Energy Audits from PECO for residents and a Reduce, Reuse, Recycling Drive with Goodwill
Roundtables
Cycle through various Roundtables to Learn More about Our Members’ Recent Projects
Roundtable 1: Building a Team – Learn from others about how they were able to connect with neighbors and start a green committee.
Roundtable 2: Lighting Projects – LEDs Motion Sensors, and More!
Roundtable 3: Composting – Navigating logistics, concerns, and cost
Roundtable 4: Recycling and Waste Diversion – Everything from sneakers to batteries
Roundtable 5: Resources – Service providers from Philadelphia Water Department, PECO, and Green Building United can help you turn your next project into reality
About the Philadelphia Multifamily Building Group
WE ARE:
PGMBG, members of Green Building United, represent 19 multi-family buildings in Philadelphia. The members are owners of condominiums and cooperatives interested in improving their community’s environment through sustainability practices.
WHAT WE DO:
We sponsor a variety of programs throughout the year with the goal of raising awareness, sharing best practices, and learning about resources to help us in our goal of reducing waste and limiting climate damage.
From small changes such as composting and recycling events to large projects such as EV charging and lighting controls-the PGMBG members are interested in environmental and economic improvements for their communities.
