Upcoming Events
Circular Chats: Predicting Demolition and Code Enforcement
Developing processes for assessing demolition and code enforcement can allow cities to plan for neighborhood preservation, infill, and adaptive reuse, as well as deconstruction. Artificial Intelligence methods can help identifying properties with rehabilitation needs that could be great candidates for circularity projects. Join us this month to hear how these processes contribute a circular city with a dive into the research from Esteban López Ochoa, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Urban and Regional Planning Program Lead from the School of Architecture and Planning at UTSA. You can read the full study here: Housing Perceptions and Code Enforcement: An Assessment of Demolition Orders Using Street View Imagery and Machine Intelligence. Space is limited - advance registration required.
Circular Chats is a monthly thought leadership series featuring local champions of circular economy. Designed to shine the spotlight on critical work, events typically feature a presentation on a specific circular economy topic followed by an engaging discussion.
Munich Sustainability Delegation 2024: A Bavarian Innovation Hub
Circular San Antonio is hosting a U.S. delegation visit to Munch in Fall 2024 from October 13-20. This is a special opportunity for U.S. professionals from around the country who are passionate about circularity in the built environment and sustainable urban development. Our 1-week trip offers the unique opportunity to explore Munich’s sustainability efforts through hands-on workshops, visits to organizations, and engaging directly with Danish experts and leaders.
Participants can expect guided tours, expert-led presentations, collaborative workshops, and insightful networking opportunities, all while developing relationships with peers across the United States that represent geographic, cultural, and professional diversity.
The trip is limited to 20 participants. Apply here by April 30, 2024.
Circular Economy Happy Hour
Join Circular San Antonio and the City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation for a Circular Economy Happy Hour on Friday, May 10, 5:30 - 7:00pm at Burleson Yard! Meet and mingle with fellow local reuse enthusiasts from different industries including the built environment, transportation, food systems, and more.
This event is super informal - we want to hold space for connections to be made and ideas to be shared. Anyone with an interest in reducing waste, preserving resources, spurring economic development through circularity, and more is welcome. RSVP encouraged.
Copenhagen Sustainability Delegation 2024: Unveiling Denmark's Circularity Secrets
In partnership with BLOXHUB, Circular San Antonio is hosting a U.S. delegation visit to Copenhagen in April 2024. This is a special opportunity for U.S. professionals from around the country who are passionate about circularity in the built environment and sustainable urban development. Our 1-week trip offers the unique opportunity to explore Denmark's world-renowned circular economy and sustainable urban development through hands-on workshops, visits to organizations, and engaging directly with Danish experts and leaders.
The trip will expose professionals passionate about circularity in the built environment and collaborative design in the urban environment to Danish thinking, projects, and ecosystem. Attendees will broaden their knowledge of city-scale circularity and sustainability solutions. Additionally, attendees will learn from BLOXHUB’s collaborative stakeholder design process.
Meet our 2024 Copenhagen Sustainability Delegation here!
Circular Chats: Design for Disassembly
Planning for the end of a building’s life at the beginning helps sustain materials for future use. Learn how design for disassembly is helping create more circular cities from this month’s featured local leader, Dan Stine, Director of Design Technology at Lake|Flato Architects. Space is limited - advance registration required.
Circular Chats is a monthly thought leadership series featuring local champions of circular economy. Designed to shine the spotlight on critical work, events typically feature a presentation on a specific circular economy topic followed by an engaging discussion.
Circular Economy Happy Hour
Join Circular San Antonio and the City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation for a Circular Economy Happy Hour on Thursday, April 4, 5:30 - 7:00pm at Cherrity Bar! Meet and mingle with fellow local reuse enthusiasts from different industries including the built environment, transportation, food systems, and more.
This event is super informal - we want to hold space for connections to be made and ideas to be shared. Anyone with an interest in reducing waste, preserving resources, spurring economic development through circularity, and more is welcome. RSVP encouraged.
Built Environment Working Group
Circular San Antonio’s March Built Environment Working Group meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 26, online via zoom. To RSVP, send an email to info@circularsanantonio.org.
To learn more about the Built Environment Working Group, visit the group’s page.
Lessons from BLOXHUB: The Nordic Hub for Sustainable Urbanization
Join us in welcoming BLOXHUB, the Nordic hub for sustainable urbanization. Learn about the work this Copenhagen-based organization is doing to advance circularity in the built environment, followed by an engaging discussion on how BLOXHUB’s collaborative model can contribute to reuse efforts in San Antonio.
Spots are limited! Register via AIA San Antonio here.
Built Environment Working Group
Circular San Antonio’s February Built Environment Working Group meeting will be held on Thursday, Friday 29, at Overland Partners’ office (203 E Jones Ave, Unit 104). To RSVP, send an email to info@circularsanantonio.org.
To learn more about the Built Environment Working Group, visit the group’s page.
Circular Economy Happy Hour
Join Circular San Antonio and the City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation for a Circular Economy Happy Hour on Thursday, February 22, 5:30 - 7:00pm at The Cove! Meet and mingle with fellow local reuse enthusiasts from different industries including the built environment, transportation, food systems, and more.
This event is super informal - we want to hold space for connections to be made and ideas to be shared. Anyone with an interest in reducing waste, preserving resources, spurring economic development through circularity, and more is welcome. RSVP encouraged.
Creating a Circular Community: The Work of Circular Philadelphia
Learn how Circular Philadelphia is advancing local circularity efforts through market transformation, outreach, and policy + advocacy - and how their efforts can be replicated in your community. Nic Esposito, Director of Policy & Engagement, and Samantha Wittchen, Director of Programs & Operations, will present.
This free webinar is hosted by Circular San Antonio as part of their Circular Connections series. Webinar support provided in partnership with the City of San Antonio's Deconstruction and Circular Economy Program.
Circular Economy Happy Hour
Join Circular San Antonio and the City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation for a Circular Economy Happy Hour on Thursday, November 9, 5:30 - 7:00pm at La Tuna Ice House! Meet and mingle with fellow local reuse enthusiasts from different industries including the built environment, transportation, food systems, and more.
This event is super informal - we want to hold space for connections to be made and ideas to be shared. Anyone with an interest in reducing waste, preserving resources, spurring economic development through circularity, and more is welcome. No RSVP required.