Sustainability for Existing Homes: Increasing Awareness Through Advocacy and Community Events

Public project summary

Sustainability is a growing priority for many cities, but there is only so much a city planner can improve without the help and participation of residents and their homes. In Palo Alto, a big gap surrounding sustainable housing is the lack of awareness and education about actionable steps people can take to improve their own homes. “Sustainability for Existing Homes: Increasing Awareness Through Advocacy and Community Events” is a project that combines in-person workshops and presentations with an online informational campaign. Members of a Bay Area high school’s Green Team will collaborate with the project to develop informational content and presentations, with employees of Acterra, an environmental organization based in Palo Alto, advising and mentoring each step. Meanwhile, plans to volunteer with Acterra to give Electric Home Tours seek to spread publicity for workshops and increase knowledge about sustainable housing. The workshops will consist of a presentation that aims to educate people on sustainable solutions, and a hands-on activity to apply the learning.