Environment Committee: Revenue From Nature 2-21-23

Environment Committee Meeting on 2-21-23: Revenue From Nature

Meeting Invitation

Meeting Agenda

Recording

Presentations:

• Chicago Region Carbon Program – Zach Wirtz, Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) Community Manager, The Morton Arboretum
• StormStore – Ryan Wilson, Senior Manager, Metropolitan Planning Council

Resources:

Chicago Region Carbon Program (CRCP):

• CRCP Website
• CRCP Interest Form
• CRCP Hybrid Workshop
  • Date: Thursday, March 23
  • What: Join the CRTI and City Forest Credits for a hybrid workshop and learn more about Carbon+ Credits.
  • Where: Hybrid – virtual and at The Morton Arboretum
  • Register here. Registration is free but required.
• CRCP One-Pager

StormStore:

• StormStore Website
• StormStore Credit Registry
• Blogs:
  • StormStore Helps Price Green Infrastructure for the Sum of The Parts
  • Banking on Green Alleys and StormStore in River Forest
  • Rethinking Church Street for a community-centered future: Utilizing Permeable Pavers in Niles

Project Sidewalk:

• Project Sidewalk Website
• Project Sidewalk Workshop: Addressing Accessibility Barriers
  • Date: Thursday, March 9th
  • Time: 1 p.m.
  • What: The UIC Department of Disability and Human Development and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus are seeking municipalities interested in addressing accessibility barriers in their communities. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to share their concerns about starting, funding, and implementing sidewalk improvements.
  • Where: Virtual
  • Register here.
• Workshop Information Sheet

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