THE RYAN RESILIENCE LAB
A Living Lab for a Warming World

Part of the Elizabeth River Project, the Ryan Resilience Lab is a multi-purpose learning lab that incorporates advanced sustainable/resilient design technologies and techniques throughout the building and site. It is a living laboratory where the general public and residential developers can see real applications of a wide variety of resilience techniques. The community can come here and take away some of these same strategies and techniques for use in their own homes or businesses. The lab features eco-friendly green roofs, pollution controls, massive cisterns, passive day lighting systems and shading - and so much more!

With sea level rise projected to overtake the facility in 30-50 years, it is built to be progressively preserved before ultimately succumbing to the river - a groundbreaking model for homeowners and developers!

ILR is fortunate to have secured a guided tour of this building and grounds. We will convene in the Conference Room of the Lab on October 3rd at 11 a.m. to gain an understanding of the facility offerings and then we will take a tour of its innovative inside and outside features.

WHERE:           4610 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23508
WHEN:              Friday, October 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. - @12:30 p.m.
PARKING:         There is always on-street parking available, but several days before the event you will be advised of nearby parking lot availability.
COST:                        $8.00
DEADLINE:               September 26, 2025 ; no refunds after deadline unless there is a waiting list.
MAXIMUM #:             20 people. If additional people above that number are interested, we will try to arrange a second tour the same day.
CONSIDERATION:    Dress for the weather! The tour involves both indoor and outdoor visual inspection of techniques.
Also, the tour does utilize stairs to see the various techniques up close. There is one elevator but for the most part, count on walking and some stairs.
LUNCH:                     After the tour, you may want to have lunch nearby and talk about the experience. We recommend the brewery ELATION for their pizza, sandwiches and convenient parking lot adjacent to the brewery. Located at the corner of 51st and Colley, proceed to 52nd and Colley, turn right and make an immediate right into the parking area. Lunch is at your own expense.

QUESTIONS ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT:  Susan Clarke, the Event Coordinator, at mobile # (757) 395-9394.