Urban Green Council is the New York Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Urban Green's mission is to lead the advancement of sustainability in the urban built environment, and serve as a model for other cities through education, advocacy, collaboration and research.

Our vision is to see cities that coexist in harmony with their natural environment and contribute to the health and well-being of all.

A non-profit organization established in 2002, Urban Green is supported by contributions from members and sponsors, as well as foundation grants. Our focus is on New York City, Rockland and Westchester. Supported by our in-house experts and a dedicated network of volunteers, our efforts are transforming the metropolitan area and creating models that can be replicated elsewhere.

Urban green provides a wide range of educational, and networking events for our 1,500 members and the green building community at large; conducts research; and advocates for change that will make cities more sustainable. Our website and newsletter (circ. 13,000+) reach an audience comprised mostly of professionals working in architecture, engineering, design, construction, real estate development and management, product development and manufacturing, government, and other related fields.