"From my grassroots, rural community perspective, Sustainable Pittsburgh has provided us with timely information and direction that we otherwise never may have had access to. They have opened doors to leadership-building through conferences, technical assistance, and networking opportunities. We appreciate having Sustainable Pittsburgh as a "go to" for our nonprofit organization, the Borough, as well as for our region!"
Linda Gwinn
Blairsville Improvement Group

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Mission

Sustainable Pittsburgh, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, affects decision-making in the Pittsburgh Region to integrate economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental quality bringing sustainable solutions to communities and businesses.

Vision 

Through the policy and practice of sustainable development, Southwestern Pennsylvania has a strong economy in which all people are can live to their potential, are engaged, and prosper within the means of a clean and healthy environment.

Commitment to Equity

"Sustainable development integrates Economy, Environment, and Equity.  Acknowledging the persistence of institutional discrimination and resulting disparities gap in basic liberties within Southwestern Pennsylvania,  Sustainable Pittsburgh recognizes Equity as an overarching imperative.  Social equity for an increasingly diverse citizenry is central to our mission of broadening regional decision making for sustainable development."

Core Values

- Sustainable Development - a better way (integrating 3Es)

- Integrity in approach

- Trusted advisor (non-partisan & fact based)

- Compassion for Southwestern PA - diverse people, resources, region

- Systemic change at scale - for the region

- Collaborative in partnerships and public engagement

Overarching Strategies

Policy Advocacy.  Engage partners in developing sustainable development policy recommendations and build coalitions to organize for positive change (Smart Growth, Fix It First, Targeted Investments, Integrated Infrastructure, Equitable Development).  Gain rapport with key decision-making bodies and partner at the decision-making table.

Sustainable Development Practice.  Assist communities and businesses to implement sustainable development practices with an eye toward demonstrating bottom-line benefits/wins and linking to SP's policy agenda.

Civic Engagement.  Demystify regional planning and investment processes and build capacity for diverse civic leaders to gain a seat at decision-making tables for local and regional planning and visioning.

Educate.  Continue to innovate a wide range of means to reach civic leaders regarding sustainable development best practice and policy opportunities while growing SP's network of partners and community leaders.

To become a member of Sustainable Pittsburgh please go to our membership page.   

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2007 Sustainable Pittsburgh Accomplishments

2006 Sustainable Pittsburgh Accomplishments

2005 Sustainable Pittsburgh Accomplishments

2004 Sustainable Pittsburgh Accomplishments

2003 Sustainable Pittsburgh Accomplishments

2002 Sustainable Pittsburgh Accomplishments

2001 Sustainable Pittsburgh Accomplishments

2000 Sustainable Pittsburgh Accomplishments

Inventory of Champions of Sustainability Events

Local articles about Sustainable Pittsburgh and sustainability

Sustainable Pittsburgh Director, Court Gould spotlight  in Post-Gazette article.
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Read the Letter to the Editor:  "Sustainable development is anything but anti-growth", by Court Gould