Help Us Reach Our $15K Goal and Celebrate 15 Years of ECC
Austin’s iconic skyscraper The Independent designed by Rhode Partners has just achieved LEED Gold status and won the 2022 Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Award of Excellence as the Best Tall Building — Residential. This net energy neutral project is the only one in Texas to receive the award.
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For 15 years, ECC has stood at the intersection of climate, economic, and racial justice—working shoulder to shoulder with frontline communities to build a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable future. What began as a bold vision has grown into a national force for change.
Join us in our Invest in Impact campaign as we raise $15,000 to amplify our work. Your donation strengthens climate justice, expands workforce pathways, and equips communities to thrive. Every dollar counts towards a future that works for all.
