2030 Districts Network

TOUR SERIES 2024: HOTEL CLEVELAND
2024-06-13 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | PCB Awareness & Removal Workshop
Join us for a tour of the newly renamed Hotel Cleveland. You might know it as the Renaissance Hotel on Public Square. This iconic, historic hotel has just been fully renovated. The site has been used for hotel purposes since 1815. Take the tour with us to learn about the history of the building and how it evolved into the stunning hotel it is today. We’ll learn about the efficiency upgrades and beautiful design features incorporated into this Cleveland treasure while maintaining its architectural character. Some of the upgrades include HVAC, window replacement, a new white reflective roof, LED lighting upgrades, and water conserving plumbing fixtures. You won’t want to miss this tour!
Tour 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Happy hour following the tour in the hotel bar sponsored by Marous Brothers Construction
Space is limited to 25 participants
REGISTER HERE

Harnessing Smart Building Controls for Energy Savings
2024-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Bellevue & Seattle 2030 Districts invite you to a lunchtime conversation about harnessing smart building controls for energy savings in our buildings. As the first compliance cycle approaches for the Washington Clean Buildings Act, large buildings in Washington state can take strides toward energy efficiency through utilization of current technologies to understand and optimize energy performance.
Register at the link below!

USGBC EVENT: Women in Green
2024-06-12 11:30 - 14:30 UTC
USGBC Ohio Women in Green Luncheon, June 12, Cleveland | Register
Everyone is welcome to the Women in Green Luncheon which features an uplifting moderated panel discussion on the fresh perspectives of female sustainability leaders followed by small group discussions and a LEED v4.1 O+M project tour. View their speakers and schedule for the event. Lunch is included and the session is eligible for 2 GBCI LEED general continuing education credits. The event will take place at Hathaway Brown School and is sponsored by Emerald Built Environments.

June 2024 - Lunch and Learn
2024-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Passive Building for Multifamily and Commercial: Case Studies and Best Practices
Featured Speaker: Al Mitchell, PHIUS

AIA Cleveland's Design Cruise Line
2024-05-31 17:30 - 20:30 UTC
This year’s event, now in its 14th year, will take place on Friday, May 31st, 2024. Each year, 400+ members from multiple professional organizations throughout the region board the Goodtime III cruise ship to enjoy food and drink while the cruise ship navigates down the Cuyahoga River and out onto Lake Erie. This event proves to be a terrific opportunity for networking and enjoying an evening of fun with colleagues. Tickets are now available.

Tour Series: BVQ Lofts
2024-05-29 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Tour Series 2024
BVQ Lofts
2801 Barber Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44113 (Tremont)

Join us for a tour of the BVQ Lofts apartments in the reconstituted historic Spang Baking Company building in Tremont. Discover the PowerPanel solar-thermal system installation with 96 PVT modules and 2,100 gallons of integrated thermal battery storage providing hot water generated directly from the sun to 96 apartments. We will have the opportunity to see an apartment, learn about their sustainability features and hear about the storm water diversion system.
Tour 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Happy hour following the tour in the BVQ Community Room
Space is limited to 20 participants
Street parking available – take note of no parking zones
Tours are no charge but a donation is appreciated.
REGISTER HERE

THE CLIMATE REGISTRY EVENT: Climate Leadership Conference
2024-05-21 08:00 - 2024-05-23 17:00 UTC
The Climate Leadership Conference attracts more than 400 sustainability professionals from diverse sectors to address our world’s most pressing climate challenges through policy, innovation, and business solutions. Through expert panels and case studies, topical discussions and networking, participants of the 2024 conference will dive more deeply into the specific solutions transforming industry and infrastructure, the varying pathways in pursuit of net-zero goals, and how communities are adapting to and preparing for a rapidly changing climate.
Early bird best rate registration through February 4th.
More information and registration link here.

Pioneering Net-Zero Energy & Carbon Building Certification
2024-05-16 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a lunch & learn to hear how DPR is pioneering sustainability in their Living Labs.

May 2024 - Lunch and Learn
2024-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
City of Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County updates
Speaker:
Missy Stults, PhD, Sustainability and Innovations Director, City of Ann Arbor
Andrew DeLeeuw, Director of Strategic Planning and Interim Deputy County Administrator,
Washtenaw County

BUILDING EDUCATION SERIES 2024: EXEMPLARY RENOVATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
2024-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 UTC
Virtual Event:

Each year we hold the Green Building Challenge to highlight exemplary new construction and renovation projects in NE Ohio. This session will recognize this year’s winners in the categories of energy conservation, water management, reduced transportation emissions and healthy buildings. We will learn about the progressive, cutting edge design and construction methods used to achieve superior results and demonstrate the possibilities in green building and alternative transportation options. Our speakers will discuss how they reduced their overall environmental footprint through these projects and created interesting, comfortable spaces for occupants. There will be ample time for Q&A and open discussion.

Speakers:

Overall Winner:
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
Speakers: Michael Fodor, Project Manager, Emerald Built Environments and Maria Gutierrez, Sr. Director, ESG, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems

Energy Winner and Honorable Mention for Healthy Buildings:
Cleveland Foundation
Speakers: Abby McDonald, Project Manager, Emerald Built Environments and Adam Geither, Director, Building Operations and Guest Services, Cleveland Foundation

Water Winner:
Historic St. Casimir Polish Church
Speaker: John Niedzialek, St. Casimir Parish Council

Healthy Buildings Winner:
Oberlin Elementary School
Speakers: Brad Gellert, Project Manager / Project Architect, ThenDesign Architecture and Dr. David Hall, Superintendent, Oberlin City Schools

Healthy Buildings Honorable Mention:
NASA
Speaker: Aaron Hill, AIA, Principal and Co-CEO, Bialosky

Transportation Emissions Reduction Winner:
College of Wooster
Speakers: Michael Peters, CEO, Sway Mobility and Brian Webb, Director of Campus Sustainability, College of Wooster

2 continuing education credits for: BOMA, AEE, ASHRAE, AIA HSW, certificate of attendance available for self reporting for professional engineers, LEED and others.

$15 for members of AIA, ASHRAE, 2030 Districts, Cleveland State University, Greater Cleveland Partnership, USGBC, City of Cleveland

$20 for non- members

Students attend for free

Zoom link will be sent once registration is complete.
REGISTER HERE

HoW May 2024 Green Team meeting
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
On hiatus this month. Please join the next meeting June 26th at our 2nd Annual Event.

2024 Vision Awards
2024-04-25 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join the Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts for the 2024 Vision Awards. The Vision Awards brings together our diverse community of property owners, managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and community groups for a celebration of building sustainability in our region.
This event features a cocktail reception, live auction, and award ceremony honoring the winners of the Energy, Water, Transportation, and Leadership Vision Awards.
Register here or become an event sponsor!

Lumen Field Tour
2024-04-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join the Seattle 2030 District for a tour of Lumen Field!
From waste diversion to energy conservation, Lumen Field is changing what it means to have sustainable events in our stadiums. With 90% of solid waste from events diverted from landfills, locally sourced foods for events reducing the transportation impacts of food, and newly installed efficient lighting to help reduce energy usage, there are many reasons to celebrate Lumen Field’s commitment to sustainability. We hope to see you there!

2030 Districts Network Event: Building Performance Standards: The Impact on Local Real Estate Markets
2024-04-16 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
The 2030 Districts Network is holding an education webinar to take an in-depth look at Building Performance Standards. As more jurisdictions pass standards or are exploring doing so, this will have a profound impact on real estate assets. We have assembled a panel of experts to discuss the topic and explore both the genesis of the idea as well as the implications.
Kim will discuss the science and Marshall will discuss the policy behind building performance standards. Emily and Devon both represent jurisdictions implementing standards and will discuss their experiences on the ground working with various constituents throughout the process.
SPEAKERS:
Kim Cheslak, Senior Technical Advisor, Building Energy Codes Program, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Marshall Duer-Balkind, Director of Policy Programs, Institute for Market Transformation
Emily Salzburg, Managing Director Building Standards and Performance, State of Washington
Devon Stopps, Senior Engineer, Public Energy Initiatives, Existing Buildings, City of Toronto.

2 continuing education credits available using a certificate of attendance for self-reporting for Professional Engineers, USGBC and other eligible self-reporting accreditation bodies.

$25 for individuals whose organization is a member of any local 2030 District in North America.
$30 for non-members
Students attend for free
REGISTER HERE

Network Education Series Webinar
2024-04-16 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Zoom Webinar, United States
Building Performance Standards
The Impact on Local Real Estate Markets

EMILY SALZBURG
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Building Standards and Performance | Washington State Department of Commerce

KIM CHESLAK
SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Building Energy Codes Program
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

DEVON STOOPS
SENIOR ENGINEER
Public Energy Initiatives, Existing Buildings, City of Toronto

2030 Districts Quarterly Webinar Series
2024-04-16 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
Our 2030 Districts Network April 16th education webinar will be an in depth look at Building Performance Standards. As more jurisdictions pass standards or are exploring doing so, this will have a profound impact on real estate assets. We have assembled a panel of experts to discuss the topic and explore both the genesis of the idea as well as the implications.
Our speakers will be:
Kim Cheslak, Senior Technical Advisor, Building Energy Codes Program, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Marshall Duer-Balkind, Director of Policy Programs, Institute for Market Transformation
Emily Salzburg, Managing Director Building Standards and Performance, State of Washington
Devon Stopps, Senior Engineer, Public Energy Initiatives, Existing Buildings, City of Toronto.
Kim will discuss the science and Marshall will discuss the policy behind building performance standards. Emily and Devon both represent jurisdictions implementing standards and will discuss their experiences on the ground working with various constituents throughout the process.
2 continuing education credits available using a certificate of attendance for self reporting for Professional Engineers, USGBC and other eligible self reporting accreditation bodies.
$25 for individuals whose organization is a member of any local 2030 District in North America.
$30 for non-members
Students attend for free

Click here for more info and to buy tickets.

Building Performance Standards - Impacts on Local Real Estate Markets
2024-04-16 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
As more jurisdictions pass building performance standards, we will see a profound impact on real estate assets. Hear from a panel of experts who will take a deep dive into the genesis and implications of building performance standards nationwide. Stick around for Q&A!

BUILDING EDUCATION SERIES 2024: COMMENDABLE HISTORIC BUILDING UPGRADES AND ADAPTIVE REUSE PROJECTS
2024-04-11 08:00 - 10:00 UTC
Vitrual Event:

In this session, our speakers will talk about historic building renovations and adaptive reuse projects. We’ll learn how and why they made their decisions to save aging buildings and give them new life. Longfellow Elementary School was slated for demolition but was saved and converted into affordable housing for seniors. The Sandusky State Theatre was all but destroyed in a storm in 2020. Our speaker will discuss how and why they brought the building back with all the complex issues involved in a theatre restoration. We will also learn the details of the major renovation of the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, one of the most iconic hotels in Cleveland. We’ll also present a demonstration of the CARE tool that allows us to calculate and compare the embodied carbon impacts of renovation vs new construction. There will be time for Q&A and open discussion.

Speakers:

Lori Ferriss, AIA, PE, Architecture 2030
Arne Goldman, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Director of Business Development, Marous Brothers Construction
Brant Miller, RA, LEED BD+C, Architect, Senior Associate, DLR Group
Jared Freeman, General Manager, Design/Build Group Marous Brothers Construction

2 continuing education credits for: BOMA, AEE, ASHRAE, AIA HSW, certificate of attendance available for self reporting for Professional Engineers, LEED and others.
To self report credits for USGBC LEED Professionals find instructions here.
$15 for members of AIA, ASHRAE, 2030 Districts, Cleveland State University, Greater Cleveland Partnership, USGBC, City of Cleveland
$20 for non-members
Students attend for free
THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS: MAROUS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION AND DLR GROUP
Zoom link will be sent after registration is complete.
REGISTER HERE

BOMA EVENT:Foundation of Real Estate Management
2024-04-10 12:00 - 2024-05-22 17:00 UTC
BOMA Greater Cleveland is hosting the Foundations of Real Estate Management Course for the second
year in a row. The course will be from April 10 th – May 22 nd on each Wednesday afternoon from 12:00 –
5:00 pm. The course will be instructed by seasoned professionals in the industry and will be hosted at a
different BOMA Members Building each week. The course is designed to be for all experience levels and
covers the fundamentals of commercial real estate administration, management, building systems,
accounting and reporting, contract management and more.
To learn more about the Foundations Class or to register, visit
https://bomacleveland.org/events/foundations-of-real-estate-management-course-2024. You can also
call BOMA Greater Cleveland at 216.575.0305 or email mdarwish@bomacleveland.org for more
information.

April 2024 - Lunch and Learn
2024-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
What’s New in Geo? An overview and update. Can we reduce field sizes by up to 80%?
Featured Speakers: Roshan Revankar, P.E. and Stephen Hamstra, P.E. of Genesys Geothermal

Northlake Commons Tour
2024-03-20 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
We invite you to join the Seattle 2030 District for a tour of the new Northlake Commons Building. A LEED Platinum building, Northlake Commons now stands as a paragon of sustainably-focused design on the shores of Lake Union, protecting our shorelines with 1 million gallons of treated stormwater runoff every year with onsite bioswales. The building joins the mass timber commercial office building movement, creating a lower carbon design for the next generation of real estate development.
We are excited to share this experience with you as we bring together our members committed to creating a more sustainable Seattle.

HoW March 2024 Green Team meeting
2024-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC

Creating Sustainable Transportation Choices
2024-03-14 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Summer Session: Building a Circular Economy in Cleveland
The Bellevue 2030 District and our partners at the Bellevue Department of Transportation invite you to learn about Transportation Demand Management and how to provide more sustainable transportation options for tenants and employees.
At this webinar, you will hear about city programs, resources, and support available to help interested businesses. Additionally, you can learn how Bellevue businesses are tackling transportation carbon emissions, easing traffic congestion, and working towards the 2030 goals for building sustainability.
We hope to see you there!

BUILDING EDUCATION SERIES 2024: THE ACCELERATING ELECTRIC VEHICLE INDUSTRY
2024-03-14 08:00 - 10:00 UTC
Virtual Event:
The electric vehicle industry is changing rapidly. In this session our speakers will discuss policy, strategy and issues that need to be addressed while understanding the assets we have here in Ohio – and how to leverage those assets to foster growth in the EV market. We will address strategies for both the roll out of fleet and personal vehicles and what is needed to build out the charging infrastructure to support the demand for both. The federal government has committed a great deal of funding to advance technology, battery manufacturing, and all facets of this industry. We’ll hear from Ford on the programs they have in place to support the charging station network and what their thoughts are on the future and timeline of EV adoption. You will leave with a better understanding of where the market is today, where it is going, and how to access funding to achieve your personal or commercial EV goals.
Speakers:
Brett Shogren and Per Peterson, Founders, Your Strategy 365
Tim Cho, Senior Manager, Federal & Special Projects, Clean Fuels Ohio
David Camerucci, Senior Manager, Location Investment, Credits and Incentives, Ernst & Young LLP
Peter McCollam, Senior Government Solutions Sales Manager, Ford Pro Charging Northeast & Canada

2 continuing education credits for: BOMA, AEE, ASHRAE, AIA HSW, certificate of attendance available for self reporting for Professional Engineers, LEED and others.
To self report credits for USGBC LEED Professionals find instructions here.
$15 for members of AIA, ASHRAE, 2030 Districts, Cleveland State University, Greater Cleveland Partnership, USGBC, City of Cleveland
$20 for non-members
Students attend for free
Zoom link will be sent after you register.
Thanks to our event sponsor and 2030 District professional partner ALTERNALITE EV
REGISTER HERE

March 2024 - Lunch and Learn
2024-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
District and Building Waste Water Energy Recovery Systems
Speaker: SHARC Energy

PRESENTED BY HEAPY: NE Ohio Summit on High Performance Buildings
2024-03-06 08:00 - 12:30 UTC
Hear thought leaders in various markets, processes and technologies share ideas. Join educational institutions, healthcare facilities, corporations and leading organizations that are making high performance systems and energy reductions the cornerstone of their business plan.
There is no fee to attend but you must register.

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
REGISTRATION
(Continental Breakfast Included)

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
SESSION 1
Unveiling the Value Proposition of Microgrids and District Energy Strategies – Scaling up to Benefit Local Communities
Approved 1 AIA LU/HSW, GBCI LEED Specific (BD+C, O+M) CE, PDH

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Networking Break

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
SESSION 2
Modernizing IT Infrastructure in Existing Healthcare Facilities
Approved 1 AIA LU/HSW, GBCI LEED Specific (BD+C, O+M, ID+C) CE, PDH

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Networking Break / Lunch Buffet

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
SESSION 3 (Lunch Served)
Navigating Challenges in the Construction Landscape

More information and registration here.

Score with STEM
2024-03-03 12:00 - 21:00 UTC
On Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, the Cleveland Cavaliers and NEOSTEM Ecosystem are teaming up for year three of “Score with STEM”. This event is designed to spark excitement and interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), and cultivate awareness of the almost limitless career pathways available through STEM. Students will have the opportunity to engage in an immersive day of STEM learning and fun, and then stay to cheer on their Cleveland Cavaliers as they take on the New York Knicks at 7:00PM.

11:50AM: Doors open
12:00PM – 3PM: Score with STEM Event
3:00PM: Event ends, attendees exit Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
5:30PM: Doors open for Cavs game
7:00PM: Cavs v. Knicks

FIND TICKETS

To learn more about our continued impact on the Northeast Ohio STEM community, please visit https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/stem

To purchase a group of 10 or more, please email STEM@CAVS.com to schedule a call.

Multi-Family Group
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Join the Ann Arbor/Washtenaw 2030 District to develop your checklist to improve the
energy and water efficiency of your apartment building with your maintenance staff.
Kevin McNeely will address:

Air Sealing
Water Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
Tips to share with you tenants

A customizable checklist will be distributed to attendees following the session.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BeUwX98bQX-KMTwtB6Vk0A

Tour: Climate Pledge Arena Tour
2024-02-21 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | BES 5.18.23Thanks to Event Sponsors
Since 2021, the Climate Pledge Arena has been a beacon for sustainability in Pacific Northwest. We invite you to come learn alongside industry peers about the important work they are doing to combat emissions, waste, and other harms to our environment.
“This expertly guided, behind-the-scenes journey tells the rich story and transformation of Climate Pledge Arena, from the 1962 World’s Fair to the $1.15B redevelopment completed in October 2021.”
Space is limited. Grab your ticket today!

Feb 2024 - Lunch and Learn
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
All Electric Food Service Planning & Design for Sustainability
Case Study: UM Central Campus Residential Complex
Speakers:

Steve Giardini, Senior Director Michigan Dining
Kris Morphis, Principal, ricca Design Studios
Tarah Schroeder, ricca Design Studions
