On March 3rd, an event entitled Green Affordable Housing & Jobs Forum: Protecting the Most Vulnerable While Expanding Washington's Green Economy will take place in Washington, DC.
This event is presented by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), in collaboration with Enterprise Community Partners Inc., the District of Columbia Department of the Environment, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and will include sessions covering the following topics:
- What are the Costs and Benefits of Affordable Green Housing?
- Role of Government in Transforming the Market in Making Affordable Green Housing
- The Green Economy: Jobs and Economic Development Potential
- Green Collar Jobs in the Housing Sector
The program will take place from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (with a reception to follow) at the JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20004. Registration information is available at www.mwcog.org/greenhousing
How Do We Build an Inclusive and Equitable Green Economy?
Sunday April 5, 2009 3PM
Down:2:Earth Boston
Hynes Convention Center
Many people are talking about green-collar jobs and building the green economy, but how do we actually do it? The Massachusetts Green Jobs Coalition (MAGJC) is a statewide alliance that advocates for and actively creates a just and inclusive Green Economy by convening, connecting, catalyzing and mobilizing for the creation of green industries, careers and entrepreneurial opportunities that heal the earth and our communities. In this workshop, we will explore this model, share best practice, and discuss the most current Green-collar Job opportunities and challenges. What role will the Stimulus package play? What will a just, green economy actually look like? How can we implement eco-industrial parks, cradle to cradle manufacturing, and re-localize economies? What streams of money should we be paying attention to? Who needs to be at the table? What role do hip hop and other forms of self-expression and culture play in messaging?
Down:2:Earth is Boston’s consumer sustainable living expo. It is a marketplace for eco-friendly products, a public stage for community initiatives, and an educational forum that addresses sustainability issues on the minds of us all. At D2E, anyone can learn practical information on ways to green their lifestyle. With an emphasis on local and innovative solutions, D2E connects consumers with progressive companies that are investing in a more sustainable future. Visit www.d2eboston.com for more details and to purchase discounted tickets.
Posted by: Lorelei Grazier | March 30, 2009 at 10:05 AM