| Downtown Neighborhood Clean-Up In Preparation for GreenBuild |
| Green Government |
| PHOENIX, AZ (October 26, 2009) – The GreenBuild 2009 Host Committee has partnered with the City of Phoenix,
Neighborhood Services Department and the City of Phoenix Public Works Department to organize a neighborhood cleanup
in preparation of the Nov 11th – 13th conference that will bring thousands of attendees from around the world.
What: Over 35 volunteers are needed to participate in the clean-up that will beautify the neighborhood
surrounding the Habitat for Humanity Net Zero Energy Home, which will be built during the
conference. The Habitat project has also been selected as a GreenBuild Legacy Project, showcasing
affordable, sustainable building and design.
Where: Volunteers meet at Yunya Mini-Park located at Washington and 28th Drive.
Clean-up will take place in the Murphy Neighborhood, bound by 27th to 31st Avenues, Van Buren to
Madison. The area is surrounding the Habitat for Humanity Net Zero Legacy Home, which will be
highlighted during the 2009 International GreenBuild Conference, November 11-13th at the Phoenix
Convention Center. The home is expected to earn Platinum LEED for Homes certification.
When: Saturday, October 31, 2009
8:00 a.m. - noon
Who: Organizers include the GreenBuild host committee, City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services
Department and the City of Phoenix Public Works Department.
Visuals: Graffiti removal/painting teams, trash pick-up, curb appeal efforts – including tree trimming, grass
clipping, etc.
Both City and Neighborhood residents coming together to beautify neighborhood.
Contact: Volunteers can sign up by going to: www.phoenix.gov.
In the search box, type "volunteer" and go to "volunteer today" or, call Olga Soto at 602.256. 3493.
ABOUTGREENBUILD 2009
GREENBUILD 09, the International Conference & Expo of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), takes place
November 11-13, 2009 at the new Phoenix Convention Center. It is expected to bring 25,000 professionals to Phoenix in the
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| Date: 10/31/2009 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
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| More Info: http://www.phoenix.gov/residents/community/volunteer/index.html |
| Contact: Olga Soto at 602.256.3493 |
| Location: Meet at Yunya Mini-Park located at Washington and 28th Dr. |
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Address:
Murphy Neighborhood
Phoenix, AZ |
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