Anna Weiss, Ph.D.
Director of Green Galveston Initiatives
WHat is green galveston?
Green Galveston uses a framework of evidence-based principles and explicit input from the Galveston community to meaningfully develop and extend green spaces across the entire island, build resilient coasts, and create and expand opportunities for ecotourism and sustainable development. We work with communities to ensure that the 24 Green Galveston recommendations are met equitably to make a greener Galveston accessible to all the island’s residents, workforce, and visitors.
guiding principles
1. Right to Green: All Galvestonians have a right to the recreational, restorative, and social opportunities of high-quality parks and natural areas.
2. Green that Promotes Health: Galveston’s parks and open space should support the physical and mental health of the island’s residents.
3. Green that Supports the Local Ecology: Galveston’s parks and open space should respond to and support the local ecological, and environmental conditions of the island.
4. Green that Supports the Local Economy: Galveston's parks and open space should support local economic growth and development across the island.
5. Green that is Connected: Galveston’s parks and open space should be accessible for cyclists, pedestrians, residents utilizing public transportation, and through waterways.
6. Green that is Activated & Authentic: Galveston’s parks and open space should include programming and placemaking that reflect the cultures and histories of the Island.
7. Green that is Educational & Promotes Stewardship: Galveston’s parks and open space should provide immersive educational opportunities for residents that also support stewardship.
current green galveston projects
CenterPoint Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The average Galveston resident’s energy bill is 14% higher than the national average. An easy way to save money and energy is to maintain equipment and weatherize your home. Eligible Galveston residents can receive free A/C tune-ups and energy-efficiency upgrades. Visit our Energy Efficiency Programs page to learn more.
Jones park
Jones Park has been chosen as the pilot site for our green space initiatives, aimed at equitably expanding and improving green spaces in the city. The park, located at 71st St. and Jones Dr., is being redesigned with both playscapes and water mitigation strategies in mind since the park has historically flooded even after light rain. Learn about the project’s progress on the Jones Park page.
shield park
Park is a popular park in the historic Old Central Carver Park neighborhood, known for its basketball courts. Designs for the future park include sports courts, cultural programming, family-oriented playgrounds, and ecologically beneficial rain gardens, native plants, and large shade trees. Discover more about the park on the Shield Park page.
join the green galveston action team
The Green Galveston Action Team brings together community members who are interested in all things green and want to contribute to creating a more sustainable Galveston. As a Green Galveston Action Team member, you will be the first to know about events, projects, and volunteer opportunities with Vision Galveston and our partner organizations. We also meet quarterly to discuss Green Galveston projects and events. To join, please email anna@visiongalveston.com
green galveston events
Green Galveston Action Team Meeting
Join us for our quarterly Green Galveston Action Team Meeting with the Director of Green Galveston Initiatives, Dr. Anna Weiss. Preview Vision Galveston events and volunteer opportunities this Winter and Spring. We’re also looking forward to hearing more about what YOU want to see Green Galveston do in the community. Email anna@visiongalveston.com for the Zoom link.
