Google Tracks Your Searches, Now It Can Track Pittsburgh’s Carbon Footprint: Pittsburgh is one of the first five cities to beta-test Google’s Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE). Although not totally comprehensive, EIE uses Google’s mapping, earth engine, and cloud data, as well as third-party inf[...]
With the advent of new technologies (we see you electric scooters), transportation is changing. Even gone are the days of needing to be in a physical office—telecommuting is quickly becoming a viable option for many. The Make My Trip Count regional commuter survey launched this week as part of P[...]
Bee Watch: Point Park University and Allegheny Land Trust’s Project Bee Watch just finished its first survey of Allegheny County. To help locals make their gardens more bee-friendly, seven citizen scientists volunteered to collect data about native bee’s favorite pollinators (spoiler: native milkwee[...]
Surrounded by a blooming garden, renowned researcher, author, and educator Professor Vivian Loftness illuminates the future of 21st century building. With a more than 30 year career spanning environmental design, advanced building systems integration, climate and regionalism in architecture, and ind[...]
Life, Liberty Ave. and the Pursuit of Walkability: Prepare to walk in style. Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Envisioning Downtown Initiative is envisioning a new streetscape project on the 900 block of Liberty Avenue, near Point Park University and the August Wilson Center. The “Life on Liberty St[...]
