Urbanists, architects and inspirational speakers for other fields will be discussing how to ‘green up’ cities when for two days next month, Sydney rechristens Sussex Lane as ‘Pop Sydney’, with mood lighting, grass bowls and a giant screen.
Pop Sydney: Sussex Lane coincides with the national GreenCities 2012 conference in Sydney, which brings together the latest thinking, ideas and solutions from the world’s leading green building professionals — the City is a major sponsor of Green Cities.
Night-time events, it is hoped, will add an exclusive buzz to the laneway over two-nights, with a range of experts and environmental champions sharing their ideas and simple tips to live green each day.
“During the day you will be able to stretch out on the grassed lawn, escape the office for some fun or enjoy lunch in the open air,” the city’s mayor Clover Moore said.
“Then at night speakers will discuss inspiring ways to make our city greener.”
“It’s a taste of the city we’re working towards with locally produced energy, less waste and better use of water.”
Monday 5 March 2012: Pecha Kucha — celebrating our sustainable city
Local bloggers, urbanists, architects and other inspirational Sydneysiders talking about their experiences and support for a greener city.
Tuesday 6 March 2012: GreenUps — sustainability and the city
This networking event connects passionate Sydneysiders with green experts.
The laneway opens for evening talks from 6pm with talks starting at 7pm; register here popsydney.com.au
