Sustainability in Progress Aug 21, 2024 12pm - 1pm via Zoom Life Happens. Be Ready. In these trying times, we could all benefit from free training in effective coping to build our collective grit. The GRIT Program offers training in a brief conversational intervention that is used to support effective coping for those in your natural social network. The program...
Ecosystems as Models for Restoring our Economies (to a sustainable state) Discover how the symbiotic relationship between our environment and economic development can lead to a more sustainable future with national speaker and Colorado author, John Giordanengo. John has spent the last three decades in the trenches of conservation, restoration ecology, non-profit development, and small-business ownership. That work, coupled...
How Concrete Couch has contributed to increasing interest and engagement in the arts and sustainability in Colorado Springs. Concrete Couch is a nonprofit that works with kids and community groups to create public art, build community, and create environments and experiences that humanize our world. Stay tuned for details!
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...
