Title: Shifting the Status Quo of Development There is a divide among sustainability advocates concerning urban development. At a glance, it may seem that halting all development would be beneficial. However, John urges us to look beyond the surface and consider the implications of how we develop our cities, as well as the potential consequences of stopping development altogether. He...
Title - The COS Creek Plan: Dramatic Changes for Monument and Fountain Creeks Learn about the comprehensive vision for future investments and stewardship, with a focus on downtown Colorado Springs. We’ll hear from Chris Lieber, COO for Pikes Peak Waterways, Principal at N.E.S. Inc. and Chair of the Downtown Development Authority. The COS Creek Plan establishes a comprehensive vision for the...
Connecting Colorado with the Outdoors - Great Outdoors Colorado and Generation Wild Get an update on exciting Great Outdoors Colorado investments and work statewide, from Christopher Aaby, the Generation Wild Program Officer with GOCO. Great Outdoors Colorado invests a portion of the Colorado Lottery proceeds through competitive grants open to local governments and land trusts in Colorado. GOCO just released...
THE FUTURE OF FOUNTAIN CREEK March SIP ⎮ A Presentation & Panel Discussion WHAT: Lunch & Learn panel discussion and community conversation exploring the future of Fountain Creek featuring insights from watershed experts and the author of Fountain Creek: Big Lessons from a Little River. BYO Lunch; refreshments provided. WHY: Learn about the environmental, economic, and cultural importance of...
April Sustainability in Progress (SIP) What: A monthly speaker series that highlights efforts to advance the regional sustainability plan. When: Wednesday, April 16, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm Where: Virtual: Register here to get the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Oan8kU2MR02EG_nmOT4J7Q Who: This event is open to the community. Please help us spread the word. Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/19MGFvo7J3/ SIP Topic: Fountain Creek Water Quality – What the Data Tells Us...
May Sustainability in Progress (SIP) What: A monthly speaker series that highlights efforts to advance the regional sustainability plan. When: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm Virtual - Register here to get the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QFVcv-2VRZGvEovtDnV9cQ Who: This event is open to the community. Please help us spread the word. Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/19MGFvo7J3/ SIP Topic: Home Grown - Built to...
Sustainability in Progress: Regional Transportation Planning Update We’ll hear from the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) and Mountain Metro (Colorado Springs’ bus system). John Liosatos will discuss the recently adopted 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan for the Pikes Peak Region as well as the role the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) plays in bringing together local...
No Sustainability in Progress event in July. Save the Date! Join us on August 20th, 12p - 1p, via Zoom. Topic will be nuclear power which has been in the news so much lately. Details coming in early Aug.
Topic: Arts & Culture - Expression & Intersections with Sustainability The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPR) unifies the power of arts & culture across our community. Through centralized services, gatherings, and strategic programs, they make creative workers & organizations were powerful and positively impactful for the Pikes Peak region. During this visit with Executive Director, Angela Seals,...
Topic: Bright Idea - Conserving Energy Energy rates are changing, and so is the demand. Let's talk about it and provide a better understanding of the energy landscape in our region. Join Pikes Peak Permaculture’s Ally Richardson, cohost of the Peak Environment podcast, for a free public presentation on practical ways we can reduce energy use and rethink consumption. We...