Urbana Green Buildings Showcase

Please join the City of Urbana, Champaign County Sustainability Network (CCNet), area facilities, and the U.S. Green Building Council-Illinois Chapter for a green buildings tour being held from 8am – 12:30pm on Saturday, June 8, 2013. This free tour will showcase energy efficient building strategies and sustainable practices. Homeowners and green building professionals will be available on-site to discuss their projects and answer your questions.

The program will be presented as a tour. Attendees will spend 45 minutes at each location, and will have the opportunity to ask questions and view components. The tour circuit covers an approximate 5-mile radius. 15 minutes will be allowed to travel to the next location. Please plan accordingly.

Tour is open to the first 40 registrants and you can register online by clicking on the following link: Green Buildings Registration.

Meet at the City Information booth at the Market at the Square (at Lincoln Square Village in Urbana). The Market opens at 7:00 AM and breakfast food vendors will be available.

Agenda:

8:00   AM   Welcome

8:30   AM   Hendrick House

9:30   AM   Passivhaus

10:30 AM   Crystal View Townhomes

11:30 AM   Vellenga Sustainable Property

12:30 PM   Commencement

For more information, please contact Scott Tess, Environmental Sustainability Manager, at 384-2381 or srtess@urbanaillinois.us.