Join the Community Environmental Council (CEC) for August's Climate Fridays Santa Barbara as we explore how smarter building policies can help create a more sustainable, resilient region. Hear from Alelia Parenteau, City of Santa Barbara Sustainability and Resilience Dept. Director, Dennis Allen, founder of Allen Construction and CEC President's Council member, and Karl Hutterer, Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History Emeritus Director and CEC President’s Council Member, about the City of Santa Barbara Sustainability Department's Better Buildings Pilot Program. The program's incentive-based approach rewards development projects delivering measurable benefits for climate, housing, mobility, ecological health, and public spaces. Learn how innovative policy can encourage higher-performing buildings while supporting community priorities. Climate Fridays Santa Barbara are hosted by CEC, the Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Sierra Club on the first Friday of each month to create space for fellow climate activists, students, allies, community partners, and friends to collaborate to protect our planet.

This event is part of the Community Environmental Council's A Year of Active Hope, a series of free events hosted at our Environmental Hub to unite the community and create space for courage, connection, and change.

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Please RSVP to reserve your seat. Events occasionally fill up, and guests who RSVP are guaranteed entry. We also welcome walk-ins as space becomes available. Any unclaimed seats will be released to walk-ins shortly before the event begins.