The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is more than excited to be a part of the 2013 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. Activities around Greenbuild will go on for almost a week and are expected to draw up to 30,000 attendees. The theme, “Greenbuild Nation”, draws on Philadelphia’s roots as the birthplace of the nation.
Greenbuild activities begin on Monday, November 18th with tours of Philadelphia’s sustainable buildings and neighborhoods, including PWD’s own facilities that produce energy from wastewater and the sun. The Conference and Expo run from November 20-22nd showcasing the latest in green building innovative products and services, as well as educational sessions and special seminars.
On November 21st at 3:30, PWD will be leading a session called “Reinventing Philadelphia Through Green Infrastructure”. Participants will learn about Green City, Clean Waters, PWD’s plan to invest $2 billion over 25 years in green stormwater infrastructure to create a more sustainable, healthier and livable city. As the first city to receive approval from the EPA to implement this type of program, its success has implications for government officials, product suppliers, and a variety of building professionals. Register here for the conference.
If you aren’t up to buying full conference and expo tickets, you can also catch PWD at the half and full day tours on Monday the 18th, Friday the 22nd and Saturday the 23rd. These tours are a great low price options for those who want to explore Greenbuild and experience great projects! Check out the full list of featured tours. Be sure to register ASAP, space is limited!