About this Event
Sustainability on Tap is a sustainable construction-focused speaker series hosted by The Concord Group. This in-person event series convenes industry leaders, designers, builders, and sustainability professionals to explore cutting-edge practices in green building, community resilience, and environmental stewardship. Each session highlights real-world strategies that integrate social responsibility, community impact, and climate-conscious design. With local experts and casual networking over local refreshments, Sustainability on Tap fosters meaningful dialogue and collaboration at the intersection of construction, equity, and sustainability.
Events are quarterly, with upcoming events January 2026 and April 2026.
All Electric Buildings in Cold Climates – A Practical Application
Tour and Happy Hour
Join The Concord Group’s Sustainability on Tap on January 29th for an engaging afternoon that includes a tour and a happy hour. The event will begin with a guided tour and presentation at the Urban Ecology Center – Washington Park. Attendees will gain a firsthand look at how this all-electric building functions on a day-to-day basis. It is a mission-driven facility that integrates sustainability, community engagement, and operational excellence, with discussion focused on place-based environmental education, building operations, and strategies that can be applied across the built environment.
The tour will be led by Marcos Guevara (he/him/él), Vice President, Strategy & Operations for Community Engagement at the Urban Ecology Center. Marcos provides strategic leadership across programs and operations that advance environmental education, equitable access to nature, and strong community partnerships throughout Milwaukee. His work centers on aligning organizational strategy with mission-driven outcomes and long-term community impact. Following the tour, attendees are invited to continue the conversation at a happy hour beginning at 5:00 PM at Vennture Brew Co., offering a relaxed setting to connect with peers and reflect on the afternoon’s insights.
Agenda:
3:30 pm Tour at Urban Ecology Center, Washington Park
1859 N 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53208
5:00 pm Happy Hour at Venture Brewing
424 E North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
About the Building:
The Urban Ecology Center’s Washington Park branch underwent a major renovation and expansion with its grand reopening in early 2025. The updated facility transforms the former boathouse into a purpose-built environmental education and community center that more than doubles the space and capacity for programming, allowing UEC to serve many more students, families, and visitors through expanded classroom spaces and learning environments
The building itself features multiple floors of flexible space, an observation tower with panoramic views, and interior environments designed to blend nature-inspired learning with community gathering areas. It supports a range of activities, including structured environmental education, and connects directly to the surrounding park landscape, including trails and the lagoon. As the first fully electric building of its kind in Milwaukee, the Washington Park branch underscores UEC’s commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Urban Ecology Center - Washington Park, 1859 North 40th Street, Milwaukee, United States
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