[connect with the built environment. know your infrastructure]
For the urbanized environment, we consider awareness and engagement to be the capstone in realizing sustainable Modernity through better individual habits. Our team builds infrastructure advocacy and environmental stewardship as neighbors, with community-based programs to launch a green economy.
MUSI:QuickCurriculum
preparing a new generation of city stewards…
A holistic approach to addressing our city’s most critical needs to shape a more sustainable future and achieve a Green Economy. MUSI:QC initiates a series of Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, aligned with Washington state OSPI pathways & frameworks. Building upon job readiness goals, MUSI:QC aims to:
Through an alliance of Puget Sound non-profits, public organizations, and private companies, this initiative hosts youth and adolescent programs, with a focus on under-served populations, to highlight attainable opportunity within the MUSI sector.
We are seeking passionate infrastructure professionals to share their work, workplaces, and projects!
Are you interested in helping to build a new generation of city stewards?
Duwamish Valley Youth Corps
The purpose of the DVYC is to enrich and build upon lived experiences for youth in the Duwamish Valley communities, providing more thoughtful curriculum and hands-on activities to give our youth the arena they need to grow and achieve. DVYC in association with the Duwamish River Community Coalition elevates the voice of those impacted by environmental injustices to shape a healthy, equitable environment for people and wildlife.
We’re excited to launch MUSI:QC workshops with DVYC cohorts in 2022, with support by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Duwamish River Opportunity Fund!
Introducing Youth to American Infrastructure+
Creating ‘People Readiness’ for the future; Investing in a 21st Century Workforce to Build and Sustain World Class Infrastructure for ALL Communities.
We’re working with this amazing non-profit to foster civic engagement and bring infrastructure awareness to the next generation of City Stewards!
MUSI:√Connector
a unified infrastructure networking platform for professional collaboration & community engagement.
Do you belong to a professional networking section or chapter? How many groups are out there, and what do they all do? In any case, you are likely missing out on invaluable knowledge and lessons learned at their meetings. With MUSI:√Connector, we link these often disconnected groups together for ease of access and awareness. We also foster partnerships between regional non-profit groups, public and privately-held organizations to build a coalition towards The Green Economy; a paradigm shift which will drastically improve our communities, well-being, and set forth a more sustainable foundation for future generations.
Its easy to join, just send us a message!
Expanding the power of the individual to empower their community
Environmental Stewardship & Preservation
Teaching environmental stewardship through guided hikes and community walks, with a Leave-no-trace philosophy, is paramount to create a legacy of preservation. Here are three PNW non-profit organizations that are doing amazing things…
Islandwood
Creating experiences that help students and educators understand their environment and discover the impact they can have on their world and their community.
NatureBridge
Connecting young people to the wonder and science of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of our planet. Through overnight, hands-on environmental science programs, NatureBridge staff takes more than 35,000 children and teens each year into our national parks to explore the outdoors, connect with their peers, discover themselves and develop a lasting relationship with the environment.
Washington Green Schools
Provides schools with the support and resources to empower the next generation of environmental leaders. Through their classroom programs, students can certify their schools, learn important 21st century skills, and conserve resources.
U² Community supports and is supported by our neighbors…
UTILITY SQUARED COMMUNITY is a Washington State 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, presently raising funds to increase capacity and provide stipends to our student cohorts. Since 2018 we have been active community volunteers, and vocal advocates for sustainable, equitable infrastructure. Your generous support is tax-deductible and helps fuel our mission to #buildfortomorrow
