Etna, a small suburb of Pittsburgh, became the country's first certified EcoDistrict in 2019. From a place that saw 25% of its homes flood in 2004, learn how collaboration within and between communities made it possible for Etna to green its infrastructure and undergo a grassroots revival. We interview Borough Manager Mary Ellen Ramage and Megan Tuñón, Executive Director of the Etna Community Organization.

Photos

• Etna Riverfront - before and after
• Etna EcoPark - creation

Resources

• Borough of Etna website
• Etna Green Infrastructure projects
• Etna EcoDistrict Plan
• Etna Community Organization
• Triboro EcoDistrict website
• River Bend Comprehensive Plan (for Etna, Sharpsburg, and Millvale)
• EcoDistricts - website for background information
• evolveEA environmental consulting firm in Pittsburgh
  • Etna EcoDistrict info
  • Triboro EcoDistrict info