Stamford is joining the ranks of Seattle, Los Angeles and Denver as one of the first cities in the nation ”“ and the first in New England ”“ to initiate a so-called 2030 District.
The effort targets pollution and energy use by big users, such as large office buildings.
Mayor David Martin is expected to offer details Thursday, 11 a.m., at a Business Council of Fairfield County event at 2 Landmark Square in Stamford.
Those slated to attend include representatives of the founding members of the The Stamford 2030 District: Rey Giallongo, chairman and CEO, First County Bank; Jay Black, director of sustainability, SL Green Realty Corp.; Alice Knapp, president, Ferguson Library System; Vin Tufo, executive director, Charter Oak Communities; Chris Bruhl, president and CEO, The Business Council of Fairfield County; and Don Strait, president, Connecticut Fund for the Environment.
Stamford is the sixth city nationally to embrace the 2030 District goals of reduction of energy and water use and transportation emissions related to commercial enterprises and large-scale buildings.
In a statement, the Business Council said, “This initiative will differentiate Stamford as a city committed to the goal of decreasing the effects of climate change, voluntarily led by the private and public sector.”
