Green Cities Coalition is focused on communicating with the community the promise of embracing sustainable actions in our environment and with one another.
We strive to collaborate in positive ways and create partnerships with other people and organizations inside and outside of the sustainability community.
Ultimately, our goal is to celebrate with you the achievements of those who contribute to the preservation and health of our local natural and human environments.
We invite you to Communicate, Collaborate and Celebrate all things sustainable with us!
TOGETHER, WE CAN GREEN THE REGION!
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Communicate
CSU Looking For Water Conservationist
Colorado Springs Utilities is looking for a passionate water conservationist with a successful background in water use benchmarking, commercial indoor water use efficiency and community/customer engagement. The position will be responsible for developing, implementing...
read moreGov. John Hickenlooper Signed Executive Order on Emissions
Gov. John Hickenlooper signed an executive order that commits Colorado to adopting low emission vehicle (LEV) standards. Colorado has unmatched natural beauty, but our topography makes us especially vulnerable to greater impacts of pollution. The LEV action helps the...
read moreVenetucci Update
The alfalfa/clover/rye/trit inter seeded with vegetables last spring is coming in strong in the north field and that irrigation pipes have been set up. QUAD Innovation Partnership students will research ways to save Venetucci Farm this summer.
read moreUpcoming Events
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Opportunities with Green Cities
Join a Coalition
GCC Coalition groups provide a great opportunity to expand your knowledge about a specific area of sustainability. Join a coalition group today.
Join the Steering Committee
We are looking for motivated individuals who have expertise in sustainability in our region to join GCC’s Steering Committee! Please email your interest to our Chair, Konrad.
Food Policy Advisory Board Meeting Open to Public
The Food Policy Advisory Board meets the first Fridays of the month at the Sustainacenter, 704 E. Boulder Street, 8:30 -10:30 am. The public is welcome to attend. For more information email foodpolicy@springsgov.com.
Celebrate
Gov. John Hickenlooper Signed Executive Order on Emissions
Gov. John Hickenlooper signed an executive order that commits Colorado to adopting low emission vehicle (LEV) standards. Colorado has unmatched natural beauty, but our topography makes us especially vulnerable to greater impacts of pollution. The LEV action helps the...
Green Cities Coalition Groups
Energy Coalition
International Energy Conservation Code Adopted
At the end of 2017 GCC worked with the Housing and Building Association (HBA) and the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) to arrive at a compromise regarding adoption of the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) resulting in greater energy...
Local Food Coalition
Venetucci Update
The alfalfa/clover/rye/trit inter seeded with vegetables last spring is coming in strong in the north field and that irrigation pipes have been set up. QUAD Innovation Partnership students will research ways to save Venetucci Farm this summer.
Recycling Coalition
Keep Our Recycling Stream Clean
Make sure you're not a 'wishful' recycler! Due to changing policies, all communities will see changes in what is accepted in their single-stream service. Make sure to double-check items you are unsure about with your local provider to help keep our recycling stream...
Transportation Coalition
Gov. John Hickenlooper Signed Executive Order on Emissions
Gov. John Hickenlooper signed an executive order that commits Colorado to adopting low emission vehicle (LEV) standards. Colorado has unmatched natural beauty, but our topography makes us especially vulnerable to greater impacts of pollution. The LEV action helps the...
Water Coalition
CSU Looking For Water Conservationist
Colorado Springs Utilities is looking for a passionate water conservationist with a successful background in water use benchmarking, commercial indoor water use efficiency and community/customer engagement. The position will be responsible for developing, implementing...