Session Two: Energy & Infrastructure
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March 15 - 22, 2015 | Apply Now
There is no doubt that our desire for energy has had a tremendous impact on the planet. As we move into the age of extreme energy, mountaintop removal, tar sands, fracking, and deep sea drilling all present ever riskier modes of obtaining the fossil fuel that make our cities run. Current models for renewable energy, from solar, to wind, to biofuels, come with their own hazardous risks and faulty promises. How do we distinguish between energy hope and hype? How do we decide that one urban project is better than another?
Session Two examines the impacts of various energy sources, uncovers some unlikely energy solutions, and explores the shifts in infrastructure and imagination it will take to create regenerative and resilient cities. Itinerary
In order to remain current and introduce you to the most exciting experts working on the most innovative up-to-date projects, we do not finalize the schedule of readings and meetings until shortly before the start of the program. The following schedule is subject to changes. SUNDAY: How Energy and Infrastructure Shape New York MONDAY – FRIDAY: Farming and Land Stewardship • Every morning, participants work with the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger at their urban farm and food bank. MONDAY: Powering the City That Never Sleeps • Meet the the energy management staff at the NYC Parks Department headquarters on Randall's Island and NYC DCAS Director of Energy Management. TUESDAY: Blue Roofs and Socio-Ecological Wellbeing • Work on the blue and green roof of the Osborne Association building; investigate the connections between ecological and social well-being with an organization that has spent the last 80 years helping communities impacted by mass incarceration. WEDNESDAY: Coming Down the Pipeline • Learn about actions taking place to challenge the Keystone XL Pipeline and the Constitution Pipeline. THURSDAY: Getting Around • Meet transportation experts to discuss how trucks, cars, trains, bikes, and pedestrians can get along. FRIDAY: After Sandy • Assist in a Hurricane Sandy recovery project and discuss the politics and on-the-ground impacts of climate change. Meet with Program Manager of Rebuild Red Hook. SATURDAY: Final Project • Work with local artists, educators, and activists on a direct action that actualizes the ideas generated throughout the week in a way that positively impacts both the space in which it is situated and the discourse that it pertains to. • Enjoy a delicious meal at home/made, a restaurant that has been rebuilding since Sandy. SUNDAY: Program Evaluations and Personal Reflections Download the full Eco Practicum NYC Syllabus |
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