The Sallan Foundation will periodically invite applications for the Sally Prize that will be awarded to students who are enrolled at institutions of higher learning in New York City.
The purpose of the Sally Prize is to encourage urban environmental research and its application to urban environmental problem solving.
Each award cycle will be organized around a specific substantive theme that will be announced at the beginning of a Sally Prize cycle. Further Info »
MISSION STATEMENT
The Sallan Foundation improves the urban environment by advancing useful knowledge for greener, high performance cities.
GOAL
Envision emerging ideas and practices for high performance cities
OBJECTIVE
Broadcast useful ideas about greener cities
STRATEGIES
Write Torchlights — commentaries on topical urban green issues
Commission Snapshots — articles about high performance ideas and practices
Commission articles about Sallan-sponsored events
GOAL
Foster an informed public that gives priority to high performance urban agendas
OBJECTIVE
Refine and disseminate useful knowledge for developing greener cities
STRATEGIES
Host forums with experts and advocates to identify and develop core green urban issues
Convene high performance scholars and practitioners to refine useful knowledge
Undertake speaking engagements
GOAL
Cultivate effective advocacy for greener cities
OBJECTIVE
Fuse useful knowledge, support and collaboration to advance a high performance agenda
STRATEGIES
Host events that bring together experts, advocates and decision makers
Participate on boards, taskforces and advisory groups that advocate for greener cities
Host Sallan Salons; invitation-only meetings for developing issue-specific action plans
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Greening of the College Campus, NYC
7 Oct
Colleges and universities are taking the lead among institutional real estate owners to green their properties by retrofitting old buildings, building new, greener buildings and planning for sustainable growth. Many have also taken on the educational mission of weaving sustainability throughout their curriculum. Join us to find out about the initiatives in place at Pratt and Columbia and at other colleges.
Event Details
Is 100% 'Renewable Energy Challenge' Achievable for NYC?
9 Oct
On July 17, 2008, Al Gore challenged America to produce 100% of its energy from renewable, clean, and carbon-free sources in 10 years. What does this challenge means for New York City?
Event Details
A Nuclear Tomorrow?
22 Oct
Don't miss Considering the Cost and Benefits of Nuclear Power: Pros and Cons of New Plants. Today, the challenges of global warming, geo-strategic problems of access to fossil fuels and increasing world-wide demand for energy resources have ignited renewed controversy and a new sense of urgency over questions about expanding our reliance on nuclear power plants.
Event Details
In fulfilling its mission to advance useful knowledge for a greener city, Sallan frequently co-sponsors events with other organizations dedicated to urban sustainability. Learn More »
