01/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/30/2026 09:24
Jan. 30, 2026 - The City of St. Petersburg, in partnership with IDEAS For Us, invites residents to participate in an upcoming Sustainability Workshop, designed to engage the community in meaningful conversations about the City's sustainability priorities and long-term vision.
The City is offering the same workshop at three different times to provide multiple opportunities for community participation. Community input gathered will help guide how sustainability priorities are advanced across St. Pete, inform updates to the City's Integrated Sustainability Action Plan (ISAP), and support how sustainability initiatives are implemented city wide to support a stronger economy, and a higher quality of life.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 5:30-8 p.m.
President Barack Obama Main Library
3745 9th Ave. N
Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 5:30-8 p.m.
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
1101 Country Club Way S
Friday, Feb. 27, from 2:30-5 p.m.
The Coliseum
535 4th Ave. N
Participants will learn about the City's sustainability commitments and engage directly with City sustainability professionals in an open, interactive setting. The workshop will also preview the new Municipal Investment Fund, a national initiative led by Coalition for Green Capital and International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives USA (ICLEI), that helps cities fund soft costs needed to develop project pipelines that assist to grow the economy and build resilience.
Learn more and register for a workshop at https://www.stpete.org/SustainabilityWorkshop
The City of St. Petersburg's Office of Sustainability and Resiliency is dedicated to advancing progressive, sustainable policies and effective programs that address the city's environmental, economic, and social challenges. The office leads efforts to integrate sustainability and resilience into decision-making, foster community engagement, and implement plans like the Integrated Sustainability Action Plan (ISAP) to guide long-term sustainability priorities for residents, businesses, and local partners. Learn more about ISAP at https://www.stpete.org/ISAP.
IDEAS For Us (IDEAS) is a United Nations Accredited 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit working to advance global sustainability through local action. Since 2008, IDEAS has launched thousands of eco-action projects to help people, heal the planet, and grow prosperity in nearly 40 countries around the world. Our mission is to develop ideas, fund action, and scale solutions that solve our most pressing environmental challenges. Learn more about IDEAS For US at https://www.ideasforus.org.