Our Mission

At Urban Ecology Project, we aim to identify, promote, and implement technologies and services that improve how individual households and communities interact with, influence, and make use of urban resources.

Who We Are

We are a registered California Corporation.

What We Do

Urban Ecology Project is a source of information on ecological technologies and methods, outlining how renewable energy options are available to those who live in urban environments. We provide information on how these resources can be best utilized in a realistic and cost effective way. We provide a fresh perspective that shows the processes involved and highlights the symbiotic relationships between many activities. We will showcase certain programs and technologies where we can make a difference.

We also provide products and services:

• We harvest and store urban lumber.

• We have a wood shop operating in Downtown Los Angeles that manufactures furniture milled from urban lumber.

• We will also begin offering consulting services to homeowners and organizations related to environment and sustainability.

We endorse environmental causes and efforts that are compatible with our mission.

What We Provide

• We refer resources and information to the public.

• We fabricate furniture.

• We provide information on technologies and methods.

• We promote cross disciplinary collaboration.

• We provide consulting services.

Affiliations

• PECK Architecture, Structural, Civil – Multidisciplinary AE design firm [dba of CA Corp CMPeck, Inc.]

• KEITA Design [dba of Urban Ecology Project]

• My Zero Waste Store, a Pasadena Shop operated by Cheryl Auger [CA Corp]

• Formlab Design Studio [dba of CMPeck Inc.] Now ceased operation due to Keita Design being formed.

• 301 Organics, collaborator on grant proposals and proposed composting system design.

The Urban Ecology Project Team

Chris Peck

Having been raised in a household of early adopters of organic gardening, active solar hot water systems, and composting, his interest in these topics was instilled at an early age. Working as a licensed civil engineer and architect since 1999, during the time of enforcement of state regulations regarding storm water measures, he has gained in-depth professional knowledge of storm water capture, infiltration, and treatment systems, as well as more general water quality and erosion control measures.

In addition, Chris has been harvesting Urban Lumber, by capturing and re-using fallen trees milled on-site. Lumber ranging from Chinese Elm to California Live Oak to Monterrey and Aleppo Pine is being used for furniture manufacturing locally in collaboration with local artisans. Chris has lectured at the University of San Diego regarding urban ecology.

Cheryl Auger

Chris’ wife and partner in the Urban Ecology Project, was a long time employee of SCE who worked in the research department, involved in developing new technologies in generation and conservation. She was a key analyst during the period of deregulation and divestment of generation facilities, and subsequently she has been involved in developing smart metering technology. Following her work at SCE, she consulted with utilities in the US, UK, and Canada regarding compliance with national security requirements. Through this work, she has been exposed to renewables and distributed generation technologies, as well as smart cities projects. Cheryl is currently co-founder of Ban SUP Refill, focusing on banning single use plastics through education and lobbying efforts.

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