Town Square: Science for Citizens
Public Programs Environment
Town Square is a series of lectures, forums, and panel discussions bringing together experts, stakeholders, and the public for serious discussions of critical environmental and scientific topics. Town Square is now part of the Center for Environmental Policy.
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2008-2009 Town Square Schedule
The times are 6–6:30 pm for the reception and 6:30–8:30 pm for the program unless otherwise announced.
October 21
Evolving Design in the 21st Century
Panel discussion featuring some of today’s most renowned designers, for a discussion of topics such as Green Design across design disciplines. Featuring:
- Robert M. Fleming, R.A., LEED AP: Associate Professor of Architecture and Co-Director, Engineering and Design Institute, Philadelphia University;
- Debra Ruben IDEC: Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture and Interiors, Drexel University
- Zave Smith: Award-winning commercial photographer.
RSVP for “Evolving Design in the 21st Century”
October 23 – Urban Sustainability Forum
Lights, Carbon, Action: Energy Action Agenda for Buildings in Pennsylvania
- Liz Robinson: Executive Director, Energy Coordinating Agency;
- Rob Graff: Manager, Climate Change Initiatives, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission;
- Steve Nadel: American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy;
- John Hanger: Secretary, Department of Environmental Protection;
- Mark Alan Hughes: Director of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia.
RSVP for “Lights, Carbon, Action”
November 20 – Urban Sustainability Forum
Waste Not, Want Not: The Economic Argument for Recycling
- Christine Knapp: Director of Outreach, PennFuture;
- Neil Seldman: President, Institute for Local Self Reliance.
RSVP for “Waste Not, Want Not”
January 15 – Urban Sustainability Forum
The Green Economy: Economy and Environment Working Hand in Hand
- Leanne Krueger-Braneky: Executive Director, Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia;
- David Foster: President, The Blue-Green Alliance;
- Karen Hobbs: Department of Environment, City of Chicago.