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The EcoDistricts Summit is Coming to DC. We’ll See You There!

Posted on 09/10/2014 at 3:44pm by Bill Read Comments Off on The EcoDistricts Summit is Coming to DC. We’ll See You There!
The EcoDistricts Summit is Coming to DC. We’ll See You There!

We at CityCraft are a far-flung group with roots in communities across North America. We see this as one of our strengths‚Äîas a national organization we‚Äôre able to stay up-to-date on the latest developments around the country, and we bring a rich, comparative perspective to everything we do. However, we also like to connect as…

Complimenting the Efforts of CityCraft Ventures, The CityCraft Foundation Website is Here!

Posted on 03/11/2014 at 5:04pm by Bill Read Comments Off on Complimenting the Efforts of CityCraft Ventures, The CityCraft Foundation Website is Here!
Complimenting the Efforts of CityCraft Ventures, The CityCraft Foundation Website is Here!

We are pleased to welcome to the world wide web www.citycraftfoundation.org! The CityCraft Foundation is a 501-C-3 national foundation with three pathways that heal the social, economic and environmental fabric of our communities long-term. These pathways are: * Healthy * Restorative * 21st Century Career The mission of the Foundation includes improving the opportunity for…

Green Building Pioneer Stephen Carpenter Joins CityCraft Ventures

Posted on 02/05/2014 at 9:04am by Bill Read Comments Off on Green Building Pioneer Stephen Carpenter Joins CityCraft Ventures
Green Building Pioneer Stephen Carpenter Joins CityCraft Ventures

We are pleased to announce that Stephen Carpenter, P.E., has joined CityCraft Ventures (CCV) to provide sustainable community and energy-efficient building design expertise. With over 30 years of green building experience in Canada and around the world, Mr. Carpenter is well-respected in the design community for his evidence-based approach to creating buildings that outperform their…

John Knott Joins EcoDistricts Board of Directors

Posted on 11/07/2013 at 3:45pm by Bill Read Comments Off on John Knott Joins EcoDistricts Board of Directors
John Knott Joins EcoDistricts Board of Directors

John L. Knott, Jr, Founder and CEO of CityCraft Ventures recently joined the EcoDistricts Board of Directors. ¬†John is proud to join the Board and is excited about the future of EcoDistricts. ¬†Rob Bennett, CEO of EcoDistricts, added “We’re thrilled to have John join the EcoDistricts Board of Directors. He is one of the Nation’s…

CityCrafting 2.0, Noisette Update

Posted on 10/09/2013 at 10:39am by Bill Read Comments Off on CityCrafting 2.0, Noisette Update
CityCrafting 2.0, Noisette Update

The Noisette regeneration (CityCrafting 2.0) launched in 2001 to improve the quality of life for residents in the southern section of North Charleston, SC. ¬†Covering a 3,000-acre area, a unique public-private partnership between The Noisette Company and the City of North Charleston resulted in the creation of an internationally recognized plan for revitalization. ¬†Over a…

CityCraft Ventures and Biohabitats Announce Strategic Collaboration

Posted on 08/08/2013 at 2:30pm by Bill Read Comments Off on CityCraft Ventures and Biohabitats Announce Strategic Collaboration
CityCraft Ventures and Biohabitats Announce Strategic Collaboration

Collaboration includes Keith Bowers, President and Founder of Biohabitats joining the CityCraft team We are very pleased to formally announce that Keith Bowers has joined the CityCraft team as an owner, and Biohabitats will serve as a strategic partner in cities where CityCraft‚ц operates. In 1982, Mr. Bowers founded Biohabitats, Inc., a design and consulting…

John Knott Named Executive Director for Health Product Declaration Collaborative

Posted on 06/11/2013 at 12:25pm by Bill Read Comments Off on John Knott Named Executive Director for Health Product Declaration Collaborative
John Knott Named Executive Director for Health Product Declaration Collaborative

Congratulations! CityCraft Ventures Founder and CEO, John L. Knott Jr. has been named as the Health Product Declaration Collaborative‚Äôs (www.hpdcollaborative.org) first Executive Director following a national search. The Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) is a customer-led standards-setting organization committed to the continuous improvement of the building industry‚Äôs environmental and health performance, through transparency and innovation…