MISSION
The mission of the Sallan Foundation is advancing useful knowledge for greener cities. It charts new territory by supporting activities that transform innovative ideas and promising models into the "new normal" for the metropolis. Working with strategic partners, Sallan spotlights trends and scrutinizes lessons learned because the urban environment will be a keystone for supporting a sustainable future. Continue »
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.
The award consists of an eight week paid summer internship at the Foundation. The Sally Prize winner will work closely with and under the supervision of the Foundation's Executive Director.
General information about the Sally Prize competition will be posted at the beginning of each award cycle and it will also be distributed to career development offices or departmental offices at New York City colleges and universities.
A Selection Committee nominated by the Foundation's Board of Directors will review and rate academic papers submitted by applicants. The Foundation's Board will make the final decision about the Sally Prize winner. The decision-making process for the award will be based on criteria related to Sallan's mission to improve the urban environment by advancing useful knowledge for greener cities.
Potential applicants are invited to sign up below for future Email notification about the first Sallan Award cycle.
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The Green, The Bad & The Very Ugly
15 Sep
Join Environmental Advocates of NY and the NY League of Conservation Voters to learn what the State Legislature did and did not do to safeguard New York's natural resources in 2010. Hear about the environmental community's plans to put our air, land and water at the top of lawmakers' to-do lists in 2011.
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Get Past the Past: Climate Change Adaptation In & Around NYC
23 Sep
Climate change holds great uncertainties, but the fact of climate change is not in doubt. Cities are ever more at risk and the New York Metro Area is particularly vulnerable.
Today, City government, The Port Authority and private insurers are developing risk management tools for identifying, assessing, and managing risks posed by climate change.
Learn how experts think through complex urban climate adaptation issues, some of which are well beyond the realm of past experience, and how decisions about adaptation are being made.
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Historic Preservation & Climate Change In NYC
16 Oct
Explore how preservation can be integrated into New York City's climate change, green building and sustainability agendas, and how old buildings can contribute to a sustainable future. This cross-disciplinary discussion will seek to find common ground across disciplines and seek to advance both the fields of sustainability and preservation.
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The Green City Challenge
17 Oct
Following a lower Manhattan course, a 100 contestants will collect giant puzzle pieces, run through mazes and answer questions, all designed to challenge their knowledge of how to live, work and eat green. Dash to find out more.
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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 »
