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US Energy Department Launches Net Zero Energy Schools Program
The US Energy Department has just launched a new program the Better Buildings Zero Energy Schools Accelerator to develop zero energy schools across the country. Several school districts and two states have signed on to be part of this program. These schools aim to greatly reduce energy consumption and provide a better learning environment than conventional construction. The participating districts…
Massachusetts Conference for Women
Arrowstreet is excited to be attending the 12th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women on December 8, 2016 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The conference provides connection, motivation, networking, inspiration and skill building for thousands of women each year. Since the first Conference in 2005, this annual one-day event has grown to a sold-out crowd of more than 10,000 attendees and…
2016 Annual Making Change Happen Breakfast
We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of Hyde Square Task Force and those who are courageous and making a difference in our city and in the lives of others at the annual Making Change Happen Breakfast on Tuesday, December 6th. This year, honorees include Anita Walker, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council; and Anny Sanchez Account Executive at…
Arrowstreet at RetailGreen/CenterBuild
This year’s RetailGreen conference in Phoenix is rapidly approaching, and will be held November 29th and 30th. After two years as co-chair, this year, Sean Selby will be discussing planning for climate change during a session titled “Resiliency – Planning for a Changing World.” In recent years, we’ve seen the toll that natural disasters have taken on neighborhoods and businesses,…
Cambridge Climate Congress
On Saturday I had the pleasure of signing the Statement of Purpose for the 2016 Cambridge Climate Congress. The purpose of the congress was to convene the Cambridge community to discuss the current challenges of climate change and ways in which all people can act as climate citizens to create solutions. Over the last six weeks discussions were held to…
BVP & Civic Builders Host High School Groundbreaking Ceremony
Arrowstreet joined Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy and Civic Builders at a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the launch of construction of BVP High School. The school is projected to be ready for the 2017-18 school year and will be home to 320 scholars in grades 9-12. Ceremony attendees included Lt. Governor Daniel McKee, Mayor James Diossa of Central Falls, Mayor William…