Transformation-building: Greenbuild activities for our local government community

Explore events, sessions and other opportunities for local leaders at Greenbuild.

Local governments are on the front lines of climate change, and USGBC understands the unique opportunities and challenges that jurisdictions face. We've recently expanded and evolved our Local Government Leadership Program offerings and are excited to deliver another outstanding experience at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo for our member cities, towns and counties.

If you've connected with us over 2024, you know that we're committed to

• Engaging in meaningful ways with local governments on their sustainability journeys.
• Equipping local leaders with the tools they need to be successful in advancing green building and sustainable development in their communities.
• Inspiring ambition and accelerating the pace of climate action and transformative change occurring in our nation's cities and communities.

We hope you will join us in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this November for another fantastic show.

Here are events and activities we're planning for you.

Certification celebration and reception

LEED for Cities and Communities Reception

Wednesday, Nov. 13 | 4-6 p.m. | Free | Registration Required

Join fellow leaders working toward more sustainable, equitable and resilient cities and communities for an evening of celebration and networking! Learn about our current projects, celebrate 2024 certifications and connect with the USGBC staff team supporting education, certification and data-driven solutions for the places you care about.

Thank you to the LEED for Cities and Communities Reception Platinum sponsor, GAF.

Register here.

Note that you do not need to attend Greenbuild to participate in the reception. We will assist you with obtaining a complimentary Expo Hall pass with your ticket so that you can browse the hall while you're visiting the convention center.

Leadership roundtable

Transformation Building: From Green Buildings to Green Communities

Participate in this local government leadership roundtable at Greenbuild 2024.

Thursday, Nov. 14 | 8-9 a.m. | Free | Registration Required

We invite those who work for or with cities, towns and counties to our first-ever local government leadership roundtable. This event will provide a platform for USGBC to share recent updates while engaging local leaders and practitioners in our organization's diverse programs. Participants will engage in thought-provoking discussions, network and build community around our shared work at the city scale.

Thank you to Tata Steel, sponsor of our local government leadership roundtable.

Register here.

Note that you do not need to attend Greenbuild to participate in the roundtable. We will assist you with obtaining a complimentary Expo Hall pass with your ticket so that you can browse the hall while you're visiting the convention center.

Expo Hall passes and tours

This is an opportunity for policymakers at all levels of government.

Wednesday, Nov. 13, and Thursday, Nov. 14 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free | Registration Required

The expo showcases green building technology, materials and ideas from across the country, as well as offering numerous interactive experiences and activities designed to connect you with today's cutting-edge products, services and technology. With your complimentary expo pass, you'll also have access to the trade show floor, networking opportunities, happy hours and education labs.

Fill out the policymakers expo tour form to express interest in a complimentary registration for the 2024 Greenbuild Expo as well as a guided tour of the trade show floor. Our advocacy and policy team will follow up with details.

A few additional notes:

• If you would like to invite colleagues to join you, only one person needs to fill out the form and we can loop in the group from there.
• Past attendees have recommended four or more hours to fully explore the Expo Hall; if that does not work for your schedule, 90 minutes will allow you to see the highlights. However, you are welcome to stay all day both days!

Education sessions

If you are attending Greenbuild, the following sessions are directed to the local government audience. We've highlighted where member cities and counties are panelists. This is a curated list; please view the Greenbuild agenda or use the app to plan your schedule and full week in Philadelphia!

Wednesday, Nov. 13

10:30 a.m.

• The Evolving Role of Chief Sustainability Officers
• Decarbonizing Cities and Advancing LEED Efforts Through Sustainable Transit
• Public Schools Go Passive

1:45 p.m.

• LEED v5 as a Tool for Decarbonizing the Built Environment
• Psychological Barriers of Toilet to Tap in the Desert Southwest

3 p.m.

• Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal
• Lancaster's Dynamic Audience Directed Forum on Green Infrastructure Implementation, featuring the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Thursday, Nov. 14

10:30 a.m.

• LACCD Shares Community-Based-Just-Transition to Renewable Energy and Zero Carbon Future
• Equitable and Sustainable Revitalization in Philadelphia: Rebuilding Neighborhoods and Communities

1:45 p.m.

• Equity at Scale: Exploring LEED's Role in Creating More Just Buildings and Communities, featuring the city of Philadelphia
• Passive House for Public Facilities and Non-Residential Buildings
• How High-Performance Building Hubs Turn Aspiration into Execution
• Green Horizons: Northeast Florida's Journey to Climate Action and Equity, featuring the city of Jacksonville, Florida

3 p.m.

• Climate Tech Expedites Decarbonization: Roles of Startups, Cities and You
• Advancing EPD Evolution: AI, Technology, Data Transfer and Utilization, featuring the city and county of Denver, Colorado
• Faster Greener: Using Policy Innovation to Accelerate Greener Buildings
• Iconic Buildings through LEED v5 O+M

Friday, Nov. 15

10:15 a.m.

• Cities Designed for People: Climate, Wellness and Nature
• Facing Resistance, Building Resilience: Transcending Politics in the Heartland, featuring Johnson County, Kansas
• When Communities Write Policy: Federal Funding for Resident-Led Solutions, featuring the city of Philadelphia

Additional resources for local leaders

• USGBC and Local Governments: Solutions for Urban Sustainability
• USGBC's Local Government Leadership Program
• LEED for cities-see how local governments are measuring and managing their sustainability performance using this system.

Interested in sponsoring the USGBC Experience at Greenbuild? Share your interest.

Reach out to us with questions.

We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia at Greenbuild!

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