Celebrating Earth Day

“The Earth is what we all have in common” - Wendell Berry

 Happy Earth Day from Urban Design Perspectives! At UDP, we use the framework or architecture, project management and community engagement to create equitable and sustainable spaces that fuel the mind, body, soul and spirit. This year we would like to celebrate Earth Day by sharing a few fun and interesting ways you can learn more about our Earth and the Climate Crisis, as well as enact change in your local community.

Here are 5 ways to celebrate Earth Day this year:

1.       Minneapolis Park and Recreation – Park Cleanup

 As we bring in this year’s Earth Day, UDP will be participating in a park cleanup. This is a great   way to make an impact on you local park while also getting some sunshine! You can learn more about how to get involved in a park clean up near you here.

2.       Greta Thunberg – Congress Hearing

Tune in to the news as Teenage Swedish Climate Activist, Greta Thunberg testifies before Congress for the hearing entitled "The Role of Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Preventing Action on the Climate Crisis.”

3.       An Interesting and Educational Read

Add some new reads to your list. As UDP has been learning more about sustainability and climate action, we have been enjoying our new book club read called A Better Planet: 40 Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future.

4.       Drive-In Movie Screening

View a screening of an Inconvenient Sequel at a Theodore Wirth Park drive-in movie. Learn more here:

5.       2021 AIA COTE Top Ten Award Winners

Known for setting the standard in design excellence, this annual competition has been highlighting projects that meet the rigorous criteria for social, economic, and ecological value for the past 25 years.  Check out this year’s winners here.

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