"Are We There Yet?: Becoming America’s Greenest City" at the Academy of Natural Sciences

Peek inside the inner workings of our city government and hear straight from the people who are implementing Mayor Nutter’s Greenworks Philadelphia plan.

Director of Sustainability Katherine Gajewski and her colleagues will tell success stories, recount challenges, and talk about what’s next for the future of Philadelphia. How far must we go to become America’s greenest city? Find out on June 20, and network with other sustainability advocates during the post-program reception. Admission for this event is free!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Katherine Gajjewski leads the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and is responsible for coordinating the implementation of Greenworks Philadelphia, the City's comprehensive sustainability plan. In this role she works with city government partners and external stakeholders to advance progress across 15 targeted goals.

Since the plan was launched by Mayor Nutter in 2009, Greenworks has received broad support within Philadelphia, has garnered national and international attention and has positioned Philadelphia as a leader in urban sustainability. Katherine also serves as the Director of EnergyWorks, a comprehensive energy solutions program for home and commercial building owners.