Balboa Park Sustainability Program
Balboa Park is fast becoming a touchstone for other cities to watch. Through collaboration and ongoing communication, the Sustainability Program has developed a shared vision for “greening” Balboa Park. It continues to advance solutions that will help protect Park resources and strengthen economic viability, while enhancing visitor experience and enjoyment. Read More.
"I am very proud of the progress that has been made in the Park over the last few years. The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership has provided leadership through collaboration which has helped bring this issue to the forefront. With the help of corporate sponsors like San Diego Gas and Electric, the partnership with the City of San Diego and numerous Park stakeholders, we have succeeded in making sustainability a TOP priority in the Park." - Councilman Todd Gloria
See the Sustainability Program in action!
Blog
San Diego’s Historic Museums and Zoo Collaborate to Cut Carbon
Submitted by Jessica on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 2:41pm
San Diego’s Historic Museums and Zoo Collaborate to Cut Carbon
Balboa Park Cultural Partnership Recognized for Energy Efficiency Leadership
Balboa Park Cultural Partnership Releases 2011 Achievement Report
Submitted by Jessica on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 3:42pmSan Diego (March, 2012) – Balboa Park is fast becoming a cornerstone for other cities to watch. Through collaboration, community building and ongoing communication, the Balboa Park Sustainability Program (BPSP) has developed a shared vision for “greening” Balboa Park. It continues to advance solutions that will help protect Park resources and strengthen economic viability, while enhancing staff and visitor experience and enjoyment.
Events
Understanding the Operations + Maintenance LEED Rating System
Hattox Hall
Friday, June 1, 2012 - 8:00am - 4:30pm
Join us for part one of our Two-Part LEED Summer Workshops: Understanding the Operations + Maintenance LEED Rating System (RSVP)
Collaboration and Innovation in Action: A Balboa Park Walkabout
Monday, June 4, 2012 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Sustainable Brands 2012 Conference participants will learn about the sustainability retrofits, programs and practices implemented by three Balboa Park institutions: the San Diego Natural History Museum, Mingei International Museum and the Museum of Photographic Arts. This reception-style tour will provide a breadth of knowledge and experience from energy experts and Balboa Park Facility Directors
The Balboa Park Collaboration Walk-About
O+M Revealed: Learn how Balboa Park is implementing the Operations + Maintenance LEED Rating System
Hattox Hall
Friday, June 22, 2012 - 8:00am - 4:30pm
Join us for part two of our Two-Part LEED Summer Workshops: O+M Revealed: Learn how Balboa Park is implementing the Operations + Maintenance LEED Rating System (RSVP)
Save Energy, Save Money
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 8:00am - 3:00pm
This course presents ways to reduce energy costs in the workplace and the fundamentals facilities energy efficiency, including air-conditioning systems and energy management control systems found in residential and/or small-to-medium size institutions, commercial and industrial facilities. Examples of actual projects completed within the Balboa Park will be used to illustrate system efficiencies.
RSVP to sustainability@bpcp.org.