Nearly 1/3 of carbon emissions are
produced through our physical structures
LIVE Green implements and supports initiatives that have measurable impact on the livability and environmental sustainability of Lancaster City.

What is Urban Greening?

  • Facilitating a sustainable relationship between urban dwellers and their environment
  • Sustainability is achieved through short and long term economic, social, and ecological well-being

Why is urban greening important?

  • Rising energy costs, increased concern about global warming, increased consumption of non-renewable resources
  • More Livable – Cities with full tree canopies and extensive park systems and trails have higher property values, are safer, and cooler

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Residential Projects

Rain Barrels

Educating city residents about stormwater management

Composting

Educating city residents about the benefits of composting

Energy Solutions for City Homes

Changing the climate in city homes

Institutional Projects

Building Energy Technologies Certificate Program

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Roof Greening

Facilitate the installation of vegetated or “green” roofs in the City of Lancaster and surrounding County

Green Facilities Partnership

Working toward environmentally preferable practices in procurement, operations, and facility management.