The Green City Gallery is an eco-demonstration site/art gallery/community meeting and event space in downtown Berkeley, CA. A collaboration between Bay Localize, an Oakland based non-profit focused on post petroleum community empowerment, and Dig Cooperative, an eco-design crew helping to re-invent urban environments to be more sustainable. The Green City Gallery was established to showcase to the public, as well as local politicians and business folk, that green does not have to be hippy-fringe but practical, clean and smart. Some of our favorite demonstrations are the roof top garden (keeps buildings naturally insulated, provides green space and food to occupants), the constructed wetland/greywater filtration (filters all your household water naturally through gravel and plants right back out to your garden) and last but not least, the composting toilet and urinal (fertilize your plants every time you go!). Thanks to Ingrid from Bay Localize for touring us around! If you’re in Berkeley, head over to the space, it’s at 1950 Shattuck Avenue, Downtown Berkeley.
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[tags]green city gallery, bay localize, dig coop, berkeley, green, rooftop garden, greywater, composting toilet, sustainable, ryanishungry[/tags]
Nice — informative.
I was down there awhile ago. It’s right on Shattuck after the University Ave. cross street in Berkeley. Really nice space with detailed information on each eco demonstration.
Thanks for stopping by! The Green City Gallery is an amazing hub and cornucopia of opportunities right now! For all you visionary, talented folks out there ~ We are always looking to feature new eco-themed art, educational exhibits and host events! The GCG is also seeking partners with which to share the space for our upcoming one year lease! It is only going to get better! Check the website for upcoming events… We’re also in need of volunteers to help run the space – come join the creation of the ‘commons’
Keep it up, you two. I’ve begun the changes. It’s slowly happening and is going to take a huge effort to get it rolling. You guys are pointing my to a lot of resources I would not have known about. There are so many solutions to so many problems, that it can get overwhelming at times. I’m trying to not look at it as an immensity, attempting to break it down into manageable pieces to tackle as they come up. Closing on land next week, woo-hoo.
those are awesome. I want one of the urinal ones.