“The central challenge of building decarbonization is addressing the problem of racial and economic disparities in our country.” - Daryl Wright of @EmeraldCities sets the tone for our closing, Lifting all Boats: How to Achieve Equitable Building Decarbonization #GTZForum2023
Excited to see how real estate like is managing their portfolio to go beyond BPS laws and ‘provide more values to tenants’ -Izzy Ballet #GTZForum2023@GTZForum@IMT_speaks
Calling #Midwest Energy Leaders! Want to hear from some of the most influential thought leaders in the built environment? Join us at the @GTZForum in Minneapolis from May 10-12! Don't miss out - register to join in person or virtually here: https://t.co/UtQxyxutzg #GTZForum2023
The @CityMinneapolis is opening roughly 1300 free covered parking spots today to assist residents with getting off the streets in order to plow roads during the snowstorm coming this week. They are the Walker underground ramp, the farmer’s market and Basilica lots under I-94.
@BeckyForParksD3@BeckyForParksD3 Green Minneapolis’ Director told me that the transportation of the trees is an emission owned by the Park Bord and emissions paid for or owned by the companies buying the Recs. This was at a Palmisano Presents event
@Jenmb819@BrianaRoseLee Yes!!! I moved here from Indiana believing my kids would have a better education than me. Then, the State changed the formula for funding. Layer on systemic racism and we have some of the worst outcomes. I’m looking at how other states are investing in education.
Yesterday Mayor Frey said “too often, elected leaders are dehumanized. We forget that under a particular policy or vote, there’s a person with a family and good intentions.” Hours later, he dehumanized residents by doubling down on his inhumane practices towards unhoused people.
"You are helping by walking short distances." This was true in this historic New Zealand wartime poster. This is true in EVERY city, in EVERY nation, ALL the time. Great @victoriawalks find & share. #walkablecities
THIS WEEK: PUBLIC HEARINGS ON 21% RATE HIKE. Xcel seeks to raise shareholder profit, while claiming this $$ is necessary for a reliable & resilient grid - but when you look closely, there is little $ actually driving more local renewables. Join us this week at the hearings.
I want Downtown to develop & thrive. But how can that happen if there aren't diverse leaders at the table?
#Minneapolis is ~37% POC and 50% female, but MN @REjournals' Downtown Summit speakers are only ~7-11% POC and 7% female! 1/
We have three exciting career opportunities at IMT (two at the Building Innovation Hub)! https://t.co/gvqTsHWjUA
🔵 Senior Manager, Government Engagement
🔵 Associate Director, Building Innovation Hub
🔵 Associate Director of Building Performance, Building Innovation Hub
@ziibiing I started with drinking the mini cans then it was easier to gave them up. I also switched to bubbly, flavored water drinks for the times that I wanted carbonation with flavor. It’s hard. I still have a mini soda on occasion & I’m ok with this lack of absolute.