Our Programs
Circularity, Reuse, Zero Waste Development
CR0WD (Circularity, Reuse, Zero Waste Development) is a multi-partner collaboration to create a circular construction economy in New York State by eliminating building and infrastructure demolition – one of the largest components of US waste streams. CR0WD promotes alternatives to demolition, including preservation, adaptive reuse and thoughtful deconstruction that recognizes the environmental, economic, and cultural value of salvage and reuse of building materials and architectural elements. It does this through education and engagement, policy and practice, research and data analysis, and green jobs creation and skills training.
Chusid Symposium on Place
The annual Symposium recognizes sites across New York State where diverse voices engage with climate
resiliency, economic development, equity, and heritage to recognize, keep and build place and a
sense of community.
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The Symposium honors Jeffrey Chusid, associate professor, Cornell University, and
Christopherson Center founder.
The inaugural Symposium (Fall 2025) focuses on Central New York places and the communities that help make them vibrant reflections of the region.
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BOOK CLUB AND SPEAKER SERIES
On the Frontline of Change: Positive Acts in Planning
Through workshops, speaker series and other events, we're highlighting the positive work and actionable examples from across New York State that address equity and climate resiliency.
Join Christopherson Center advisory board members as they host a regular book club and speaker series dedicated to recently published books that offer inspired solutions to community challenges. Aimed at community organizations, municipal staffs, planners, preservationists and architects, these conversations feature the best books published on topics including climate, poverty, housing and rural communities.
Coffee Conversations
An ongoing initiative, our Coffee Conversations are individual and small group conversations with community members around specific topics. They are invaluable to helping the Christopherson Center better understand the pressing issues at hand, the intersectionality of those issues, and strategic ways we can work together to meet those challenges. Coffee Conversations take no more than an hour -- and, whenever possible, we'll buy the coffee! If you'd like to participate, please let us know by clicking the button below.
