From Green Building Alliance
The Green Building Alliance invites the community to the free Resilient Reading roundtable events scheduled for November and December.
Where’s the money going? Federal Funding Priorities for Sustainable Infrastructure
Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Virtual | Free
Register at gba.org/events.
Federal dollars are flowing into communities for all kinds of infrastructure projects — but where should you really be focusing your efforts right now? Should your next big move be installing EV chargers or solar panels? Or is there more momentum (and money) behind projects like stormwater management, brownfield cleanup, or shoring up vulnerable sites?
Join Matt Ward of Sustainable Strategies DC for a practical conversation about how federal funding priorities are shifting and what that means for local governments, institutions, and developers looking to invest in energy efficiency, renewable energy, indoor air quality, resiliency, weatherization, environmental remediation, brownfield redevelopment, and historic preservation.
Matt has helped communities across the country secure competitive funding for projects that strengthen local economies and infrastructure. He’ll share what’s working right now, what’s not, and how to position your capital projects for success under the current administration.
This discussion comes at an especially exciting time for Reading — recently selected as the only city in Pennsylvania to receive a $250,000 planning grant through the Municipal Investment Fund (MIF). This national initiative, led by ICLEI USA, will enable Reading to develop a public-private partnership plan to guide community investment in green infrastructure and sustainable development projects. The MIF grant is helping the city chart a path toward cleaner energy, more resilient infrastructure, and equitable economic growth.
Who should join: Municipal leaders, utilities, schools, hospitals, universities (the MUSH sector), and private developers interested in advancing resilient, sustainable infrastructure projects.
You’ll come away with:
- A clearer picture of which project types are getting traction (and which aren’t)
- Tips for identifying and competing for relevant federal funding streams
- Insight into how to prioritize your capital improvements for the greatest impact
- Inspiration from Reading’s approach to leveraging partnerships and planning for long-term sustainability
More About Resilient Reading
Resilient Reading is a part of GBA’s broader mission to create communities where every person can thrive, and is made possible with support from the Met-Ed/Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund. Through education, collaboration, and innovation, we empower local leaders to improve and revitalize the built environment, strengthen local economies, and address climate change, human health, and social equity. Resilient Reading Roundtables bring topics to the community designed to educate, inspire, and provide examples of building energy efficiency projects, how to increase resilience against extreme weather events, financing opportunities for building upgrades, and more.
To learn more, contact them at info@gba.org or visit gba.org.
Sustainable Surroundings: The Architect on Your Green Team
Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pendora Park Fieldhouse, 1805 Forrest St., Reading | Free
Register at gba.org/events.
Join the Green Building Alliance Resilient Reading team for an engaging discussion on how smart design choices can lower operating costs, revitalize existing properties, and create healthier, more resilient neighborhoods.
This program will be led by Jim Sarro, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional in Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C). The LEED credential signifies advanced knowledge in sustainable building strategies and green construction practices. Jim will share practical approaches for “greening” buildings in Reading and Berks – from adaptive reuse and energy efficiency to durable materials and funding incentives – helping owners, developers, and community leaders turn derelict properties into long-term assets.
Enjoy a complimentary lunch and be among the first to experience the newly renovated Pendora Park Fieldhouse! This exciting renovation – delivered through a Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement (GESA) – showcases smart, energy-saving improvements that make a real impact.
Whether you’re a community leader, project manager, building owner, or simply passionate about building smarter, greener spaces, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Register today to secure your spot!
Meet the Speaker
Jim Sarro, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Muhlenberg Greene Architects
More About Resilient Reading
Resilient Reading is a part of GBA’s broader mission to create communities where every person can thrive, and is made possible with support from the Met-Ed/Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund. Through education, collaboration, and innovation, we empower local leaders to improve and revitalize the built environment, strengthen local economies, and address climate change, human health, and social equity. Resilient Reading Roundtables bring topics to the community designed to educate, inspire, and provide examples of building energy efficiency projects, how to increase resilience against extreme weather events, financing opportunities for building upgrades, and more.
To learn more, contact them at info@gba.org or visit gba.org.
About Green Building Alliance
Green Building Alliance (GBA) positively transforms the world through the built environment to create a sustainable, healthy, and economically vibrant future for everyone. As Pennsylvania’s authority on high-performance building design, construction, and operations, GBA works alongside community leaders, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and more while equipping designers, manufacturers, developers, and policymakers to adopt energy-efficient, green building practices that are as healthy for people as they are for the environment. GBA manages the largest 2030 District in North America (the Pittsburgh 2030 District), and in 2019, established Pittsburgh as the 2nd International Center of Excellence on High Performance Building in the world. GBA works throughout Pennsylvania, and across the region, country, and world through strategic alliances including the 2030 Districts Network, United Nations, International Living Future Institute, and the High Performance Building Alliance (Ireland).
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