News

ED Alex Dews moving on from Green Building United

Katie Bartolotta, Director of Policy and Programs will become Interim Executive Director

After six years in his role as Executive Director of Green Building United, Alex Dews announced he is leaving the position. Dews has accepted a role at the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT), a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization.

According to Dews, he’ll continue to live in the city and his role may involve local efforts.

“IMT’s focus is to support local sustainability, particularly building efficiency and decarbonization work around the country. I and many other folks in Philly have worked with their team for many years on different successful efforts in Philly,” said Dews.

Although Dews will be taking on work on the national level, he’ll still miss the previous role.

“It’s definitely bittersweet and I will miss the work for sure that focuses in Philly,” said Dews. I’m also really excited about the chance to be continuing to do this work in a lot of places around the country.

Previously, Dews worked in real estate development and as the Policy and Program Manager in the city’s Office of Sustainability.

Want to hear more about Alex’s work? Listen to our City Rising interview with Alex Dews.


Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

Recent Posts

Air quality emergencies, data centers, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: 100 kayakers take to the Schuylkill. To celebrate…

5 days ago

Fare evasion, trash incinerator contracts, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Businesses not following plastic bag ban. A study…

2 weeks ago

8 historic gardens and green spaces to explore in the city

Retreat to these local gardens and green spaces that feel like an escape, but all…

2 weeks ago

Trail network grows, flash floods hit the city, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Severe weather causes flash flooding. After record-high temperatures…

3 weeks ago

Herons are back in the Manayunk Canal. Here’s what else Philadelphia Water’s annual water report found.

PLUS: PFAS remains a focus as regulations are coming, and resources to check for lead…

3 weeks ago

Greening Avenue of the Arts, July 4th heat wave, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: New beautification efforts along Broad Street. Construction of…

4 weeks ago