Our region faces urgent challenges which cannot be solved by any singular entity.
District PGH is a network of local organizations working to accelerate neighborhood and district-scale sustainable development that promotes climate resilience and equity in the greater Pittsburgh region. District PGH works with communities, professionals, and academics to research and assess, scale adoption of projects and initiatives, advocate for resources and policy, and organize convenings that forward the practice of ecodistricts in our region.
In late 2022, District PGH members New Sun Rising, Green Building Alliance, Sustainable Pittsburgh, The Forbes Funds, and evolveEA analyzed the strengths and challenges of our sustainability ecosystem to identify leverage points for systems change. Together we committed to work towards the following goals:
- To strengthen the ability of local communities to identify, apply for, manage, and implement sustainability grants
- To increase accessibility of sustainability resources and technical assistance
- To support the development and communication of regional sustainability narratives
The four primary activities that District PGH organizations utilize to accelerate sustainable and equitable development include research, scale, convening, and advocacy. Learn more about these resources in our Sustainable Communities Guide.
RESEARCH
District PGH will perform assessments and provide research to make the case
that all development should be sustainable development.
SCALE
District PGH will provide technical assistance to increase planning initiatives
and for the implementation of sustainable developments.
CONVENE
District PGH will promote regional, cross sectorial partnerships and learning
between community members, academics, and professionals.
ADVOCATE
District PGH will increase awareness of successful models and advocate
for policy change and investments at the municipal, county, and state level.