Basilica Green
A critical and expanding program, BASILICA GREEN demonstrates Basilica’s mission to increase climate action through innovative and cultural programming.
In 2022, BASILICA GREEN will present and develop new public programs, localized green initiatives and new strategic partnerships to foster equity, environmental stewardship and sustainable community development in the City of Hudson and surrounding region.
Last fall, BASILICA GREEN broke ground on the Basilica Net Zero Campus Project which will transform the institution’s reclaimed industrial building and campus on the Hudson riverfront into a leading carbon-neutral destination for year-round programming and community gathering.
In addition to creating dedicated space for climate action, the Basilica Net Zero Campus Project will include opportunities for educational programming, green workforce development and new public greenspace in the City of Hudson for residents and visitors alike. The Basilica Net Zero Campus Project is made possible through a grant from NYSERDA’s Net Zero Energy for Economic Development Program. Initial planning has begun and will continue through 2023 with opportunities to actively engage the public and partners to shape the project and guide the process.
Press Release

Basilica Hudson announces BASILICA GREEN with new programs and partnerships aimed at increasing climate action and sustainable community development in the City of Hudson
“We are going to go further in our support of our planet and our local community, and to hold ourselves up as a model for what is possible for an organization working at the intersection of art, climate justice and meaningful social change.” – Basilica Hudson Co-Founder and Director Melissa Auf der Maur. Read more.
Basilica Net Zero Campus Project

Basilica plans to winterize its campus to create year-round space for expanded cultural and community programs, and workforce training, and is committed to achieving net zero energy performance as part of the upgrade. A fully green Basilica will also offer opportunities to educate visitors, residents and peers on the potential of energy efficiency – inspiring attendees of cultural programs or private events to think more broadly about energy and climate.
Recent BASILICA GREEN News & Events
- Basilica Hudson’s Earth Day Celebration event | April 24, 2022
- “The Future of Work Is Green” by Lissa Harris for The River
- Net Zero Campus Groundbreaking Event Recap
- Hudson Valley Climate Action Week
- Toolshed Exchange Grand Opening
- Cross Pollination: Our Collaboration With Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Olana State Historic Site And The Olana Partnership
- Non-Fiction Screening Series: 2040 with EV show hosted by SunCommon
- Hudson As Muse: Artists in Residence Series
- Hudson Waterfront Projects From Pratt And Columbia GSAPP Students
- BASILICA GREEN Month 2021
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