Green Building Alliance

07/30/2026

⚾♻️ From recycling programs to energy efficiency, sustainability can be found in places you might not expect, including in our sports stadiums.

Join us on September 17 for a Sustainable Stadium Showcase and Tour to discover how the Pittsburgh Piratesat PNC Park are helping reduce environmental impacts while strengthening their connection to the communities they serve.

During this special event, you'll:

✅ Hear directly from sustainability leaders in professional sports
✅ Learn about efforts to reduce waste and conserve resources
✅ Explore how large venues can influence environmental change
✅ Take a guided sustainability tour of PNC Park

And as a bonus, attendees are welcome to stay for the 12:30 PM Pirates game following the program. Game tickets are included in the event registration price!

Whether you're a sports fan, sustainability professional, or simply curious about innovative solutions, this event offers a unique look at resilience in action.

🔗 Register for the tour here: https://buff.ly/k9DQ3f3
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07/29/2026

💡 Looking for fresh ideas and meaningful conversations about the future of our region?

Join us on September 16 for a full day of learning and connection during Resilient & Healthy Spaces Week.

⚡ 9:00 AM | Lightning Talks: Hear quick, engaging presentations featuring innovative projects from Consortium for Public Education, Up Top Acres, and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Speakers will share proven strategies that are helping create healthier buildings, stronger communities, and more resilient spaces. Plus, enjoy breakfast, coffee, networking, and audience Q&A. Check back soon as more speakers are added to the agenda!

🏙️ 12:00 PM | Cohesive Planning for a Resilient Region: How can multiple planning efforts work together to create a stronger future for Greater Pittsburgh? Meet the teams behind several major regional plans and learn how City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Government are coordinating priorities related to climate, economic development, community needs, resilience, and growth.

From project-level innovation to region-wide planning, these Resilient & Healthy Spaces Week events offer a unique opportunity to explore how today's decisions can create healthier and more resilient communities for years to come.

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07/28/2026

What happens to rain after it falls, and how can cities manage it more effectively? Find out on September 15 during our Stormwater Infrastructure Tour, part of Resilient & Healthy Spaces Week.

Join Green Building Alliance and Pittsburgh Water for lunch and a guided walking tour of Wightman Park. You'll see how stormwater improvements are helping Pittsburgh:

✅ Reduce flooding
✅ Improve water quality
✅ Modernize infrastructure
✅ Build resilience for future climate challenges

It's a unique chance to get outside, connect with fellow attendees, and learn how infrastructure investments can create healthier communities and a more sustainable future.

🔗 Register today: https://buff.ly/cHw9g0N

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07/27/2026

🌿 Resilient & Healthy Spaces Week begins September 14!

Join us for the first day of learning, discussion, and connection focused on creating healthier buildings and stronger communities.

💻 9:00 AM | Resilient & Healthy Spaces Green Building Basics Webinar
Learn how healthy and resilient spaces support human, environmental, and economic wellbeing. This introductory session will cover common indicators of healthy buildings and explore rating systems that help measure success in creating spaces that work better for people and communities.

🍽️ 5:00 PM | Building Resilience in Postindustrial PA: Un-Panel & Farm-to-Fork Dinner
Hear directly from leaders and residents of four Pennsylvania communities as they share lessons learned from their resilience journeys. Enjoy a locally sourced dinner and participate in an interactive exercise that explores real-world challenges and opportunities in community transformation.

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07/15/2026

Did you know we spend about 90% of our time indoors?

That's why healthy buildings matter.

The design and operation of our homes, schools, offices, and community spaces can affect our health every day. Features like cleaner indoor air, natural light, comfortable temperatures, safe materials, and access to green space help create environments that support wellbeing and resilience.

Healthy buildings can:
🌿 Promote better health and comfort
☀️ Enhance energy and focus
🏢 Support productive workplaces and learning environments
🌎 Help communities prepare for environmental challenges

How can you make your space healthier? Consider opening windows when weather allows, choosing low-emitting products, adding plants, maximizing daylight, or supporting walkable and bike-friendly spaces.

We'll be exploring these insights and more during Resilient & Healthy Spaces Week, September 14–18.

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Together, we can create spaces that are healthier, more resilient, and better for everyone.

07/13/2026

⏰ One Day Left!

The deadline to submit a Lightning Talk proposal for Resilient & Healthy Spaces Week is almost here.

Do you have a story, project, idea, or solution that can help create healthier, more resilient communities? This is your opportunity to share it with leaders and changemakers from across the region.

Topics may include:
✅ Climate resilience
✅ Healthy buildings
✅ Community engagement
✅ Transportation & access
✅ Economic development
✅ Materials and products that support health and wellbeing

📅 Proposal deadline: Tomorrow at noon
🔗 Submit your proposal before time runs out: https://buff.ly/H8w6l9W

07/09/2026

One week after attending the 5th International Placemaking Week in Detroit, GBA Director of Education & Events Destiny Knetzer is still reflecting on an inspiring experience filled with connection, learning, and community.

As a speaker, she shared insights on how green building can support community-led resilience efforts, and had the opportunity to engage with place-makers, designers, urbanists, and changemakers from around the world. From meaningful conversations and new connections to exploring Detroit’s vibrant public spaces, the week was a powerful reminder that people truly are at the heart of great places.

A huge thank you to Project for Public Spaces, the Downtown Detroit Partnership, event partners, volunteers, speakers, and attendees for creating such a memorable week!

07/07/2026

🎤 Only one week left to submit a Lightning Talk proposal!

Do you have a case study or innovative approach worth sharing about building healthier, more resilient communities?

We're looking for speakers to present a Lightning Talk during Resilient & Healthy Spaces Week, September 14–18. These short, engaging presentations are designed to spark conversations and showcase innovative approaches to resilience and wellbeing in the built environment.

⏰ Proposals are due July 14 at noon
🔗 Learn more and submit: https://buff.ly/5boV8GD

07/02/2026

We're thrilled to welcome two interns to the GBA office this summer.

Wyatt Murphy is pursuing an Environmental Science degree with certificates in GIS and Sustainability at the University of Pittsburgh. His projects this summer include assisting the Events and Education team with preparing materials and content for students of all ages and visualizing GBA programs' impact through data and storytelling.

An Engineering Science student with an electrochemical engineering concentration, Henry Wagner attends Penn State and joins us this summer as part of GBA's partnership with the City Semester Internship program hosted by the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State. This summer, he is supporting the 2030 Districts & Resilient Community team's data collection and analysis.

Be sure to give our interns a warm welcome this summer if you see them around!

07/01/2026

🎤 We're accepting proposals for Lightning Talk speakers!

Do you have ideas that can help shape healthier, more resilient spaces? Share your insights during Resilient & Healthy Spaces Week (Sept 14–18)!

We’re looking for engaging speakers to deliver short, impactful presentations on topics such as:
🏢 Health & resilience in the built environment
👷 Community-driven design, construction or engineering solutions
🔨 Connecting materials, products, resilience & health

⏰ Submit your proposal by July 14 at noon ⏰
🔗 Learn more and submit:

Submit a proposal to present a short talk at GBA's Resilient & Healthy Spaces Week 2026.